Is the New Oura Ring Worth the Splurge? I Wore It for 10 Weeks to Find Out
Over the years, I’ve tested out more wearables than I can count. I’m a runner and avid weight lifter—and huge health data nerd—so any metrics I can get on those fronts is a huge plus to me. In the past, my device of c
Hiking with Plantar Fasciitis Doesn’t Have to Hurt—These Boots Prove It
Anyone who deals with plantar fasciitis knows the struggle that can come from wearing ill-fitting shoes. And that discomfort can be even worse when you’re trying to get through a challenging hike in a bad pair. Since that t
Plantar Fasciitis Relief Starts with These Podiatrist-Approved Shoes
If you deal with heel and arch pain related to plantar fasciitis, then you know the struggle of trying to find comfortable footwear. While no pair is perfect, the best shoes for plantar fasciitis can help relieve the tension
I Found Running Belts With Tons of Pockets That Actually Stay in Place
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Confession: I used to completely avoid running belts. The first couple I tried slid up my waist and bounced ar
7 Pairs of Yoga Pants We’re Wearing from Brunch to the Gym
I’m only 29, so imagine my surprise when I realized that I’d witnessed a trend come into fashion, disappear into oblivion, and then reemerge under a new name years later. I’m talking about yoga pants (or as Gen Z likes
9 Oh-So-Comfy Slip-On Sneakers That Podiatrists Love
A neighborhood walk is all fun and games—until you trip on your untied shoe laces and go flying down the pavement in front of seemingly everyone you know. Maybe you’re over trying to unravel seemingly bulletproof knots, o
The Beginner’s Guide to All the Different Cardio Machines at Your Gym
From recumbent bikes to curved treadmills, there’s a tool for every fitness level, capability, and goal. Amanda K Bailey Whenever you walk into a new gym, one space inevitably catches the eye: the main floor, filled with ca
Quiz: Find Your Dream Active Recovery Day Activity
Keep your eyes peeled: In a few short weeks, SELF will launch our brand-new Learn to Love Running Program! This plan will meet you where you are, giving you all the tools you need to start running—and find a new, lifelong h
Can Eating Grapefruit Before Every Meal Actually Help You Lose Weight?
Like clothing and hairstyle trends, fad diets come and go, only to return in slightly new variations years later. Perhaps one of the best-known diets that somehow keeps returning to the mainstream is the grapefruit diet. Mayb
UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers Does This One Stretch Before She Goes to Bed
In SELF’s Sleeping With… series, we ask people from different career paths, backgrounds, and stages of life how they make sleep magic happen. At just 23 years old, Paige Bueckers has already cemented herself as a force in