6 Workouts That Target Your Lower Body

Listen up:Squatsare great. And theyre one of the mosteffective exercisesaround because they are just so damn convenient. So we put them together into six of our favorite routines for getting the job done. Collage by Valerie Fischel, Photo: Bill Diodato / Getty Images (And yes, there are some squats involved.) Of course we need to mention that spot-training isnt a thing. If fat loss is your goal, you cant work it off from just certain body parts....

August 19, 2016 · 1 min · 187 words · Diana Preston

8 Iconic Man Buns That'll Make You Say 'Hmm'

Matt Damon is now rocking a thick man bun. Damon wasnt shy about revealing his hair secrets, and he explained it all while onThe Graham Norton Show. There were 700 hair extensions, Damon confessed. VCG, Timothy A. Clary, and Chelsea Lauren / Getty It was a full day to put them in. They flew somebody all the way to Beijing to put them in. Damon isnt the only star thats making a strong case for the man bun....

August 19, 2016 · 1 min · 206 words · Lauren Clarke

7 Times Usain Bolt Lived His Best Life On The Track

(Canadas Andre De Grasse is taking home the silver with a time of 20.02.) Regardless, Bolt is taking home his eighth gold medal. The fastest man alive continues to dominate and now everyone is talking about his incredible three-peat performances. And later this week hell be attempting to secure his ninth gold at the 4 x 100-meter relay. Beyond the phenomenal athleticism, Bolt is known for his humor, charisma, and charming energy....

August 18, 2016 · 2 min · 217 words · Gabriela Collins

8 Affordable Face Cleansing Brushes Under $100

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. If you really want to step yourskincaregame up, acleansing brushis the way to go. Dana Davenport Yes, your hands can clean your face. Even a washcloth and a grainy exfoliator cant hold a candle to the powerful pore cleansers. So how exactly do these cleansing brushes work their magic?...

August 18, 2016 · 1 min · 202 words · David Ramsey

A Quick Dumbbell Workout To Do In Your Living Room Right Now

Diana Mitrea, NYC-based trainer and co-founder ofStronger With Time, created a total-body quick dumbbell workout for SELF. Arms, legs, butt,core, shouldersit’s a full-body burn. There are two parts to the workout and Mitrea breaks it all down below. Max-Kegfire / Getty Images Don’t forget to save the pin at the bottom to go back to next time! Your goal:make a run at finish three or four rounds in the allotted time, says Mitrea....

August 18, 2016 · 1 min · 148 words · Allison Castillo

These 5 Countries Won Their First-Ever Gold Medal At The Rio Games

Schooling says Phelps inspired him to succeed in the sport, and succeed he did. He signed autographs and took selfies for an hour, the crowd chanting his name. He’s a true champion. Vinh competed in the 2012 London Games, but he placed ninth and fourth in his two events. When she returned to Kosovo, Kelmendi welcomed with cheers. Plus, the Fijians became the inaugural mens team to win gold in the Olympic sport....

August 18, 2016 · 3 min · 590 words · Brandi Douglas

13 Pictures Of Simone Biles And The Final Five That Will Make You Forget Gravity Exists

The Final Five absolutely slayed theRio Olympics. So, how did Team USA manage to do it all? They defied gravity, of course. Emmanuel Dunand / AFP and Jean Catuffe, both for Getty Images Here, 13 stunning pictures from Rio that show the Final Five doing what they do best: flying. Heres Aly Raisman levitating. And Simone Biles just casually soaring through the air. Laurie Hernandez got in on the flying action, too....

August 17, 2016 · 1 min · 144 words · Marilyn Scott

8 Questions People Ask Me When They Find Out I’m in an Open Relationship

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. I’m pretty suremonogamywas never for me. In fourth grade, I got in trouble with my boyfriend because he found out I had another boyfriend. Throughout high school and college, some of my relationships overlapped, and some were purely dishonest. I hurt people, and it felt so wrong....

August 17, 2016 · 4 min · 812 words · Michael Garrett

Michael Phelps' Amazing Olympic Swimming Career, By The Numbers

TheRio Olympicssupposedly marks the end ofMichael Phelps' amazing swimming career. I say supposedly, because after the London 2012 games, Phelps told theTodayshow, “Im done. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He made his debut during the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. He was the youngest male athlete to compete for Team USA in almost 70 years....

August 17, 2016 · 3 min · 500 words · Elizabeth Garrett

10 Snacks With No Added Sugar You Can Buy At The Supermarket

For some reason,theres added sugar in basically everything, both expected and unexpected. Bet youre feeling duped now. If youre interested incutting down on added sugars, weve done the heavy-lifting for you. Graphic By Dana Davenport Pressed By Kind Fruit Bars Think of these bars as next generation fruit leather. Theyre hearty and each different flavor is packed with several different kinds of fruits, veggies, and seeds. Plus, its as sweet and satisfying as any ol candy bar without any added sugar....

August 16, 2016 · 2 min · 266 words · David Leach

11 Things Everyone Should Know About Uncircumcised Penises

Its time to talk about uncircumcised penises. We here at SELF givevaginasa lot of attention, which makes sense. But penisesincluding uncircumcised penises in particulardeserve their time in the sun, too. Getty / Tom Eversley / EyeEm Why the emphasis on the uncircumcised penis instead of, well, all of them? So, its time to share some facts. Circumcision involves surgically cutting off some or all of a peniss foreskin. The foreskin is the protective shroud that covers the head (glans) of apenis,S....

August 16, 2016 · 3 min · 473 words · Rachel Campos

9 Carb-Cutting Tricks Registered Dietitians Love

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. Cutting carbsdoesnt have to be as un-fun as it sounds. Getty Images/iStockphoto In fact, it can be a lot of fun. Swapping out carbs for other foods often requires a bit of creativity, and who doesnt love being creative. Bonus: The low-carb solutions are delicious in their own right....

August 16, 2016 · 3 min · 473 words · Connie Nguyen

I'm Sick Of Being Harassed While Working Out

I am a 25 year old female living in Boston. I’m 5'8" tall and weigh 132 lbs. I have dark brown medium long hair and green/hazel eyes. So now tell me, what do I deserve? Last week I was going for a run before work to clock four miles for my half marathon training. A thankless job, I smiled gave him a wave to thank him and kept running. I took two steps before he yelled after me a “MM HMMMM”....

August 16, 2016 · 3 min · 437 words · Morgan Perez