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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. We get it: Some days, youliterallyonly have 10 minutes to exercise. Inside Creative House/Getty Images So that means its either a 10-minute workout or nothing at all. Theres a lot you’ve got the option to do in 10 minutes. Then theres the fact that a 10-minute workout can feel less intimidatingand a lot more doablethan a longer routine....

Warm, sunny weather practically begs for sweaty outdoor workouts. The full routine takes only 12 minutes, but we promise, youll be breathing heavily by the end. And as it turns out,short workoutshave a slew of benefits. Photos by Guido Mieth, Konstantin Aksenov via Getty Images / Design by Amanda K Bailey This max effort increases your heart rate higher than you might normally during steady-state cardio like walking or cycling....

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. Too much stuff is the enemy of a well-organized space, she explains. bojanstory/Getty Images Most people attempt to organize their closets without editing their wardrobe first. In linen closets, we like to usebinsto separate everything from cleaning supplies to medicine to linens. you could fold towels in piles and place them inside, or roll towels for a more spa-like look....

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. The first time I spoke with Natasha Hastings was in April of this year. Courtesy of Natasha Hastings/Lisa Moses Back then, she said this summertheOlympic trials, and hopefully theTokyo Gameswould be her final lap. Im ready for the next chapter, the two-time track-and-field gold medalist told me....

Plank exercises are loved by tons of trainers. And that can get a little boring. The thing is, a regular old plank is far from the only exercise of its kind. Kelsey McClellan I like to call them home base. Heres what planks really are, and why you should add plank exercisesof all kindsto your workout routine. What is a plank? You dont bend any joints, and your muscles dont lengthen or shorten....

Living with anautoimmune diseasethat causes significant pain and fatigue, likerheumatoid arthritis, can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Finding rheumatoid arthritis support can make it easier to get through specific challenges or really difficult days. People with rheumatoid arthritis commonly havejoint painand stiffness, in addition to other symptoms like fevers and fatigue. yokunen/Getty Images In either case, finding rheumatoid arthritis support can help. But how do you get the help that can make life just a little bit easier?...

Health ConditionsChevron Skin HealthChevron AcneChevron 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 no one-size-fits-all for acne. Willie B. Thomas / Getty Images If there were, it would be a thing of the past. They also take the necessary steps to prevent any more whiteheads from popping up. How does cleansing help fight acne?...

What is a push-pull workout? Simply put, a push-pull workout is a routine that alternates between pushing exercises andpulling exercises. What muscles do you work in a push-pull workout? Katie Thompson Lets start with your upper body. Pushing exerciseswhich include both vertical and horizontal pusheswork your chest orpectoral musclesand your shoulder or deltoid muscles. Your triceps (the back of your upper arms) are considered assisting muscles in these moves as well....

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. Ive worn it on walks, to concerts, and even while floating down a lazy river. Courtesy of brands/Laneen Wells (FYI, its not waterproof, but I only needed it to hold my sunscreen.) Theres even enough room for my reusable produce bagsa big plus since its my go-to bag for grocery runs....

Creative summer date ideas, anyone? Like, really ready. If your dates have been lacklusteror entirely nonexistentyoure not alone. Renell Medrano/Getty Images But they dont need to stay that way. Go on a photo scavenger hunt. We walked around for one whole weekend and took photos that we thought fit the description of each prompt. I cant wait to tell our kids about that moment in their parents lives. But they could also be easy like something yellow or yourfavorite mealthis weekend....

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. A lot of us think about ourtherapistseven after our sessions are over. Ponomariova_Maria / Getty Images Theres the fascination with whether they like us (or if we could even actually be friends). There are the stories that we concoct about their personal lives. So I asked a few mental health providers for the other techniques they use to cope with their jobs....

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. Renee is so much fun, Webb tells SELF. Matt Winkelmeyer / Staff/Getty Images She is the friend that everybody wants to have. Webb says that her characters unapologetic and energetic vibe isnt a huge departure for her. But high energy comes with a few challenges in real life....

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. Take the assumption thatbreastfeedingis the right choice for everyone. Slaven Vlasic/Contributor/Getty Images is often one of the first things people ask Tisdale about herparenting, she says. And I’m like, Why is that the first question? Like many new parents, Tisdale hadplannedonbreastfeeding, but Jupiter wouldnt latch after nearly two weeks of trying....