The Best Brain-Boosting Workout for Women—and How to Fit It Into Your Routine
Zone 2 cardio workouts have gotten a lot of love lately. The second least-intense type of cardio on a scale of 1 to 5, zone 2 involves raising your heart rate only a bit—to 60% or 70% of your max. It puts little stress on t
The ‘DWTS’ Workout Lindsay Arnold Used to Compete for 10 Seasons
Anyone plugged into Dancing With the Stars knows the name Lindsay Arnold. Arnold, who joined the cast in 2013 at the age of 19—becoming one of the youngest DWTS pros ever—announced in 2022 that she was leaving the show to
Everything You Need to Know About the Official DIG IN Test Group December 2025
By: Brandon Goetz & Arthur Maier Shaun T describes DIG IN as the culmination of his 20 years of experience as a BODi Super Trainer. This new program blends the legacies of DIG DEEPER and INSANITY into a powerful 30-minut
The Surprising Strength Workout Linked to Better Brain Function, According to a Neuroscientist
If the idea of strength training once conjured young men thrusting a barbell or popping out pullups, the tides have since turned: Lifting, even lifting heavy, has finally gained cultural cachet among women of all ages thanks
Is Working Out Just Once a Week Worth It?
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. There are a few things most of us can probabl
The Workout Routine an 80-Year-Old Used to Train for the Ironman World Championship
For most people—regardless of age—so much as attempting a triathlon is a daunting prospect, let alone actually completing one. Even more impressive would be finishing fast enough to officially rank. But that’s exactly w
5 Muscle Recovery Moves From the Long-Time Physical Therapist of Dancing With the Stars
The cast of Dancing With the Stars may make the cha-cha, foxtrot, and samba look effortless on screen, but they put in work behind the scenes. Sure, hours of rehearsals are part of the equation, but according to the show’s
16 Plyometric Exercises That’ll Build Explosive Strength
From box jumps to lateral bounds to burpees, plyometric exercises can be…intimidating. It makes sense then if you think they’re only for a certain type of exerciser–for example, the ex-college athlete, or the 20-somethi
Sweat for a Cause: Join the Love Your BODi 10-Workout Challenge
Because every rep can change a life—including yours. Show Up for Yourself. Show Up for Others. We all know how tough it can be to show up for ourselves—especially when life gets busy or motivation dips. But what if this t
What Is HIIT—and How Can It Boost Your Workouts?
Demystifying that famous fitness acronym. Plus, how to use it in your own routine. Westend61/Adobe Stock All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retai