8 Excellent Posture Exercises to Add to Your Routine

What is good posture? AsSELF has previously reported, posture refers to your bodys alignment at any given moment. Finding a solid pelvic-neutral position will help the rest of your body. Katie Thompson To do that while seated, first sit in a chair, feet flat on the floor. Sit up tall and engage your abdominal muscles. (Heres exactly how to activate your core if youre not sure.) You might naturally have a slight arch, and thats okay as long as it feels comfortable....

January 25, 2022 · 2 min · 298 words · Patrick Austin MD

9 Survival Skills to Brush Up On If ‘Yellowjackets’ Freaked You Out

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. Watching the nightmare of a show unfold might make you desperately afraid of ever getting lost in the wilderness. Kailey Schwerman / SHOWTIME Now, obviously, scenarios like the premise ofYellowjacketsare exceedingly rare. If anything, it might be a healthy channel for your freaked-outness. How to survive a plane crash...

January 25, 2022 · 2 min · 356 words · Robert Perez

Black Lives Matter Cofounder Patrisse Cullors: ‘Social Justice Starts With Self-Care’

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. Patrisse Cullors waseffecting changein her hometown of Los Angeles long before she became internationally known as aBlack Lives Mattercofounder. Ryan Pfluger/Amanda Bailey Last year she was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. SELF: Historically, the wordabolitionisthas been associated with slavery. What does the term mean in todays context?...

January 25, 2022 · 3 min · 536 words · Rachel Murphy

The 10 Best Sports Bras for 2022

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. Many of us know all too well that new sports bras are hard to find. Vanessa Granda. Set Design Mat Cullen Well, we’re here to tell you that’s not the case. We think you’ll find at least onebut probably morethat suit your needs. Jump up and down, do a few jumping jacks, twist side to side, run in place....

January 25, 2022 · 4 min · 682 words · Steve Coleman

The 10 Best Workout Tank Tops, T-Shirts, and Long-Sleeve Shirts in 2022

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. For tank tops, consider whether you prefer that they have adjustable straps. Vanessa Granda. Set Design Mat Cullen In addition to setting parameters around when items launched, we also introduced an inclusive-sizing eligibility requirement. For specific items that lack a full range of sizes, weve provided similar, more inclusive alternatives....

January 25, 2022 · 2 min · 272 words · Linda Contreras

The 18 Best Leggings and Shorts in 2022

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. Leggings are the desert island pick of activewear. Vanessa Granda. Set Design Mat Cullen So here, weve compiled 18 leggings we think are absolutely superbkeep scrolling to see the full list. So high-rise is way more ideal, but only if it stays in place!...

January 25, 2022 · 5 min · 929 words · Robert Mitchell

The 6 Best Joggers and Sweatpants in 2022

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 your go-towork-from-homeensemble involves business casual on top and sweatpants on the bottom, youre not alone. Vanessa Granda. Set Design Mat Cullen But the good news? There are many sweatpants and joggers that are actually excellent for working out in too. Below, youll find our picks for the best sweatpants, joggers, and track pants for 2022....

January 25, 2022 · 2 min · 301 words · Michelle Townsend

The 7 Best Hoodies, Sweatshirts, and Layers for Working Out in 2022

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. Theres a lot to consider: Are you looking for something cozy to lounge in? Vanessa Granda. Set Design Mat Cullen Or is your focus on performancewithout sacrificing style? you gotta double-check the hood is just as functional as the rest of the top, too....

January 25, 2022 · 3 min · 435 words · Christopher Bauer

The Best At-Home Rapid Tests for COVID-19

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. TheCOVID-19 pandemic has created a slew of different must-have products. stefanamer / Getty Images Why is everyone so in need of these tests right now? How do at-home COVID-19 tests work? These tests look to see if youre infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, theCDC explains....

January 25, 2022 · 2 min · 418 words · Dan Bryant

What to Look for When Buying Activewear

The best activewear is the activewear that makes you feel good. The simplest way to test? Jump up and down, do a few jumping jacks, twist side to side, run in place. Vanessa Granda. Set Design Mat Cullen For some people with larger breasts, bras with low-impact support may not be sufficient for even yoga. High-support sports bras usually have a very tight fit, Vesco adds. A good sports bra should always fit you well and be comfortable during your workouts....

January 25, 2022 · 7 min · 1317 words · Tiffany Spencer

10 Best Cheap Meal Delivery Services (That Are Still Delicious)

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. Of course, any subscription service adds up over time. Flat lay shot of finding recipe on smartphone and preparing ingredients for cooking - with ravioli, pasta, tomato, cheese, pesto sauce and spices. Availability:Nationwide, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Dinnerly Why Its Worth It:Dinnerly bills itself as the affordable meal kit....

January 24, 2022 · 2 min · 327 words · Gregory Richardson

5 Ankle-Strengthening Exercises You Should Try—and Why They’re Important

and how ankle strength is defined. Anklesare the joints that connect the bones in your lower legs to the bones in your feet. Just like any joint in the body, your ankles are surrounded by muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Katie Thompson These muscles can be weak for various reasons. We dig into all of that (and more) below. What causes weak ankles? There are several reasons your ankles may be weak....

January 24, 2022 · 2 min · 326 words · Michael Roberts

How to End a Relationship Without Being a Total Jerk

If youve landed on this page, theres a good chance youre thinking aboutbreaking upwith someone. So if you’re feeling a bit lost without a roadmap, know that you arent alone. SELF tapped a few relationship experts to get their advice on navigating this difficult but necessary part of dating. Jorg Greuel / Getty Images That may sound obvious, but its not always so clear. More often, people have parts of themselves that want to leave and other parts that want to stay....

January 24, 2022 · 3 min · 467 words · Anna Jackson