7 Yoga Moves for Strong, Gorgeous Arms

Keep abs tight and spine long. Hold for at least 10 breaths. Then move back into high plank. Form Tip:While in plank, think about the front of your body pressing up to the ceiling. Modified Chaturanga From high plank, shift body forward so shoulders are above finger tips. Exhale and slowly bend elbows a few degrees (as shown). Inhale as you straighten arms. Repeat five times, rest and repeat for one more set....

March 27, 2015 · 2 min · 311 words · Katie King

Green Your Routine: Luxe Eco-Friendly Fitness Gear

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 brands commitment to the environment extends to the material used (recycled plastic bottles) and printing process. Birchwood, $25,SwellBottle.com

March 27, 2015 · 1 min · 45 words · Brandon Mason

Is This Why You Just Can't Quit SoulCycle?

She looked me in the eyes and moaned. I smiled back exuberantly, too exuberantly, a move I regretted a millisecond later.You shoulda played it cooler. You shoulda been coquettish,I thought to myself. Instagram @charleeatkins We were both half-naked and dripping in sweat. I imagined her perspiration smelling like salted caramel ice cream and feminism. She MUST be a Scorpio. Instagram @charleeatkins Together we own the universe…. She isCharlee from SoulCycle....

March 27, 2015 · 3 min · 481 words · Anna Newton

What It's Like to Care Too Much About Healthy Eating

Eight years ago, I nearly died. In fact, at the time, no doctor understood how I hadn’t. I was in constant pain, all bones, barely even able to sit. I never wanted to be that thin, so nothing about my body was attractive to me. I’d always wanted to be She-Ra. Or Beyoncewho, to me, has the ideal body. I’d look in the mirror and ask myself, How did I get here?...

March 27, 2015 · 6 min · 1260 words · John Pennington

13 Filling, Healthy, And Delicious Grain Bowls You'll Want To Eat Immediately

all go just as well with chopped eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. Finely grated Parmesan cheese adds the perfect final touch. Squash (butternut and delicata), mushrooms, white beans and avocado top a bed of wild rice. Drizzle with tahini for a final touch. The good news is that it tastes amazing, too. of labneh or cashew cheese round out the recipe. It’s the drizzle of orange-ginger miso dressing, however, that’ll really have you hooked....

March 26, 2015 · 1 min · 169 words · Ryan Hale

Kate Upton's Varsity Jacket Is an Outfit MVP

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. Perfect example: Kate’s design looked so chic paired with crisp black and white accessories. 2015 Bauer-Griffin Inspired to shop the look? We’ve found nine real winners. DKNY + Cara Delevingne Crepe de Chine Varsity Jacket, $355;net-a-porter.com. Mango Cotton Varsity Jacket, $40;mango.com. Wood Wood Billie Jacket, $360;topshop....

March 26, 2015 · 1 min · 120 words · Matthew Anderson

The Fitness Side Hustle

Counterintuitive Fact of the Day: Moon-lighting can help you feelmoreenergized overall. Think about your favorite fitness instructor. He or she probably spends all day, every day at the gym, right? Find out exactly what drives them, and how their lives have improved as a result. Her 9-to-5:Founder ofGuesterly, a company that lets you create a playbill-style wedding guide. Her fitness side hustle:Tabata instructor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah....

March 26, 2015 · 3 min · 486 words · Victoria Townsend

The 1-Day Slimdown Menu

After all, the world deserves to see that killer core. Lemon acts as a natural diuretic, which can help to flush your body of any water its retaining. In the morning, top with 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1 small sliced banana. (c) Brook Pifer Serve with 8 ounces of water with lemon on the side. good bacteria and a crucial part of the intestinal track, can help beat the bloat....

March 25, 2015 · 1 min · 197 words · Melissa Sullivan

Michelle Wie's 4 Tips to Perform Better Under Pressure

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. Master these four aspects ofmental toughness, and you’ll perform better under pressure at any timeinanythingyou do. The quicker you’re free to bounce back from mishaps, the quicker you’ll find success. Fact-Check Your Thoughts.To avoid getting stuck in “I’m no good"mode, watch your inner dialogue....

March 24, 2015 · 2 min · 380 words · Teresa Bolton

Natalie Dormer: A Force to Be Reckoned With

Natalie Dormer doesn’t scare easily. She once shaved her head for a role. She has a tattoo on the inside of her left forearm that reads: FEAR IS THE MIND-KILLER. All of this was to prep for the April 2014 London marathon. It’s a reasonable questionfor those who aren’t acquainted with the 33-year-old actress’sunstoppable drive. After all, she’d never competed in a race that long before. “My way of surviving it was a nap at lunch,” she says....

March 24, 2015 · 2 min · 267 words · Jonathan Edwards

The Best Success Tips From SELF-Made Women

Payal Kadakia, Co-Founder of ClassPass Her Top Tip:Schedule everything. It helps me compartmentalize and switch on and off quickly. When its time to recharge, I dont feel guilty about it, she explains. COPYRIGHT ©2015 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. People want leadership, which means being decisive," she says. Go with your gut when it comes to making the right choices for your team at work. Jessica Williams, Writer/Actor/Comedienne Her Top Tip:“Do whatever it takes to stay sane....

March 24, 2015 · 2 min · 267 words · Tina Andersen

Working Out With... Martha Hunt

My workout motivation moves into overdrive after Thanksgiving. We agreed to meet Saturday, two days before the VSX show and two days after the Thanksgiving feast. So my calves are really sore afterwards, but it is just hard to keep your balance. MVM:Do you feel like your fitness philosophy is different now than it was 5 years ago? MH:Yes, definitely. In the sense that I think sometimes less is more....

March 24, 2015 · 2 min · 410 words · Kelly Solomon

6 No-Equipment Cardio Moves That Also Work Your Butt Like Magic

Your trainer:Sadie Kurzban, a Brown University graduate who founded 305 Fitness when she was just 23. Do this:Three times a week to your favorite upbeat, high-tempo playlist. The first few times through you’ll build muscle memory. Don’t worry if it feels awkward; that’s normal. You’re still getting a great workout! Bend knees so thighs are parallel to floor. Step right, splaying knees and opening arms like a bird’s wings (as shown)....

March 23, 2015 · 1 min · 107 words · Victoria Navarro