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Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, toes slightly turned out, arms at your sides, palms in. This is starting position. Engage your core and keep your chest lifted and back flat ...

Sara Coughlin is a writer and editor with ample experience covering health and wellness trends. As SELF's senior commerce writer, she's written about skin care, outdoor recreation, sleep, fitness gear ...

Christa Sgobba is an ACE-certified personal trainer, writer, and editor who joined SELF in 2019 and is now SELF's director of fitness and food. She graduated from Wilkes University and earned a ...

Kristin Canning is a freelance journalist who covers emerging health research and technology, women's health conditions, psychology, sexuality, mental health, reproductive justice, wellness ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer for SELF, National Geographic, The Cut, Condé Nast Traveler, Outside Magazine, among other national media outlets. You can check out some of her work (and contact her) at ...

How long should you stretch for? Stretching after your session—whether we’re talking about a full-body routine, one filled with upper-body strength exercises, or even a quick arms workout —doesn’t ...

Lie face up with your legs raised in a tabletop position (knees bent 90 degrees and stacked over your hips). Contract your abs to press your low back into ground. Crunch up just a few inches and place ...

While there are a lot of reasons to belong to a gym (like classes and equipment options), a membership definitely isn't essential to getting fit. At-home workouts are an excellent way to shape up ...

When asked what their go-to tennis shoe is, multiple SELF testers, players, and coaches all picked this hard-court option from K-Swiss. The shoe has fantastic durability and traction, making it a ...

About 35 minutes into the London Marathon, I found myself in a good running groove. My legs felt strong, my stride relaxed, and my breathing easy. I can do this! I told myself. I was relieved to find ...