Olympian Alexi Pappas Wants to Bring Mental Health to the Forefront of Sport

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. Shes hoping to represent Greece again this summer in Tokyo, this time in the marathon. Joshua Blanchard / Stringer She died by suicide when Pappas was just four years old. This pushed her to continually hit the gas hard. It was only when she started feeling depression symptoms herself that she began to truly understand her mothers experience....

January 15, 2021 · 2 min · 409 words · Joshua Robinson

22 Fantastic Deals on Fitness Equipment You Can Snap Up Right Now

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 those who love a good bargain, now is an excellent time to round out your workout essentials. d3sign / Getty Images I drop it into the case, choose the weight I want, and pick it right back up. Ready to lace up your running shoes?...

January 13, 2021 · 1 min · 164 words · David Williams

15 Benefits of Yoga for When You Need to Calm Your Mind and Move Your Body

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. While all thoseyoga posescan seem intimidating at first, its actually a very approachable form of exercise. Julia Volk/Adobe Stock And thats just one of the benefits of yoga anyone curious about the practice should be aware of. But theres more to yoga tooheres what you oughta know about the mentally grounding form of exercise....

January 12, 2021 · 3 min · 601 words · Michelle Smith

Ciara on Life with Russell, Self-Care, and Parenting in a Pandemic

Its feeding time for her four-month-old son, Win, and things arent going exactly as planned. Hes refusing to latch, making for a slightly chaotic first few minutes to our interview. When shes back Win is tucked away snugly, completely hidden underneath a black shawl. Travis Matthews. Wardrobe styling by Corey Stokes at Cartel & Co. Props by David Browne. Hair by César DeLeön Ramirêz at crowdMGMT. Makeup by Yolonda Frederick at crowdMGMT....

January 12, 2021 · 7 min · 1467 words · Patrick Roy

Grocery Diaries: An Avid Meal Prepper With Endometriosis and a Mushroom Allergy

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. Why do they buy what they buy? Chelsea Kyle. Food Stying by Drew Aichele. Prop Styling by Campbell Pearson. How much do they spend? Who are they shopping for? In this Grocery Diaries installment, we hear from a Vermont resident with endometriosis and a mushroom allergy....

January 12, 2021 · 2 min · 424 words · Hannah Robles

How to Take Care of Others When You Can Barely Take Care of Yourself

But that can feel like a tall order when youre barely keeping afloat yourself. The short answer: We have to be intentional about how we practice empathy. When were not dealing withcollective sufferinglike we are now, empathy doesnt usually feel like a chore. Daniel Grizelj / Getty Images When were caught in our own emotional fog, its harder to show up for others. Which brings us back to how we can be intentional about our empathy....

January 12, 2021 · 3 min · 455 words · Clifford Hudson

A Fun and Simple Beginner Workout at Home Without Equipment

Heres what it’s crucial that you get started. This is the starting position. Step forward (about 2 feet) with your left foot, and plant it firmly on the floor. Kelsey McClellan If your hands were at your sides, bring them in front of your chest as you do so. Bend both knees to create two 90-degree angles with your legs. Your left quad should be parallel to the floor and your left knee should be above your left foot....

January 9, 2021 · 2 min · 238 words · Morgan Russell

This Tabata Workout Targets Your Entire Body in Just 4 Minutes

This four-minute Tabata workout can get that job done. You repeat that 30-second sequence eight times for a total of four minutes. After all, youre done in just four minutes. Alexandra Genova There are loads of ways to incorporate Tabata into your routine. As mentioned, Tabata is stellar at the end of a workout as an intense, sweaty finisher. (Aftera solid warm-up, of course.) Just keep in mind: Max effort doesnt necessarily equal all-out speed....

January 7, 2021 · 2 min · 252 words · Jennifer Robbins

40 Healthy Casserole Recipes That Are Perfect for Meal Prep

These 40 healthy casserole recipes won’t take long to make or leave you feeling hungry. Do yourself a favor and set a day aside to prepare and freeze a couple of them forwaylater. With any luck, these casseroles will keep youoff of kitchen dutyfor a few weeks! Stephanie Le viaI Am a Food Blog A note about the wordhealthyhere: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept. But it also depends on your preferences, your culture, whatsaccessibleto you, and so much more....

January 6, 2021 · 2 min · 296 words · Aaron Flores

16 Bike Helmets for Women That Cyclists Love and Recommend

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. Samantha Streletsky, a head coach atThe Cycle Effectand a sales associate atWilderness Sports, agrees. Criene Images/Adobe Stock Youll know a helmetdoesfit right, according toREIs helmet guide, when it feels snug but not uncomfortably tight. Baker mentions that some will also feature rear lights and reflective details for added visibility....

January 5, 2021 · 3 min · 484 words · Valerie Nicholson

Fitness Changed Big in 2020. Here’s What It Means for Us Going Forward

Without question, 2020 was utterly demanding across the board. It summoned us to be collectively agile. It required an increased level of resilience and strength. Ro9drigo/Adobe Stock It compelled scores of us to be more compassionate and empathetic. For better and for worse, we changed, from the most intrapersonal shifts to the most global transformations. And things will continue to look and feel different moving forward. For many of us, moving forward is both literal and metaphorical....

January 5, 2021 · 2 min · 368 words · Emily Thomas

Grocery Diaries: A Busy Law Student Who Uses Cooking to Connect With Her Vietnamese Culture

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. Why do they buy what they buy? Chelsea Kyle. Food Stying by Drew Aichele. Prop Styling by Campbell Pearson. How much do they spend? Who are they shopping for? She frequently tries new ingredients, buys fresh herbs, and experiments with different cuisines when cookingwhen she can....

January 5, 2021 · 2 min · 416 words · Alexa Taylor

Grocery Diaries: A Mom Who’s Into the Mediterranean Diet—With Some Flexibility

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. Why do they buy what they buy? Chelsea Kyle. Food Stying by Drew Aichele. Prop Styling by Campbell Pearson. How much do they spend? Who are they shopping for? We have a night for each person. Chelsea Kyle. Food Stying by Drew Aichele. Prop Styling by Campbell Pearson....

January 5, 2021 · 3 min · 503 words · Ricky Mitchell