The 23-Minute Lunchtime Workout

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. (Odd numbers engage your mind more than even ones, so you focus less on fatigue.) It’s so quick, the big boss will never know you’re gone. Watch, Chanel, $6,450; 800-550-0005. Bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, $27,100;VanCleefArpels.com. Cycle through the moves for 7 minutes, then take a 1-minute break....

October 16, 2013 · 2 min · 268 words · Jill Walker

Which Workout Girl Are You?

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. Payoff for 6 a.m. kickboxing, yoga class or run? Revealing your results in these body-baring clothes. Center: Swimsuit, $80;TYR.com. Goggles, Speedo, $75;SpeedoUSA.com Fashion director, Evyan Metzner. Also key: a stretchy top that refuses to budge even when you arch up into Wheel. Go ahead and unzip to your hip....

October 16, 2013 · 2 min · 341 words · Nancy Hartman

Your 7-Minute Post-Workout Beauty Routine

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. Ready … Set … Go! It will cool youand rednessdown. Sports bra, Colosseum, $44;Amazon.com. Shorts, Onzie Active Apparel, $44;Onzie.com. White headband, Under Armour, $10 for pack of six;UA.com. Black headband, $10;Adidas.com. Rub in just where you need it mostgreasy rootsthen wet slightly so that the suds drip down strands....

October 16, 2013 · 2 min · 308 words · Mrs. Christina Robinson

The Total-Body Football Workout

Swap this routine in for your regular workout twice a week to see results. Johnson has played professionally in the Indoor Football League and has coached a women’s league. You’ll need:Three plastic cones, a stopwatch and about 15 yards of open space. The first four moves are your dynamic warm-up, so do them one right after the other. Then the fifth move will start building agility. Once you start getting stronger, feel free to repeat moves to challenge yourself!...

October 12, 2013 · 3 min · 457 words · Edward Murphy

Try This 15-Minute Full-Body Workout Using SKLZ Resistance Bands!

It’s hard not to love a home-workout product that saves time, space, and hassle. The SKLZ system has mix-and-match pieces that snap together to give you what you need. Choose from three handles and 10 cables (10 to 100 pounds of resistance). 2011-12 And it makes for a killer workout. Here’s a 15-minute full-body routine that uses aTraining Cable Pro,Flex Handlesand adoor anchor. Squat to Shoulder PressBand is under feet....

October 2, 2013 · 2 min · 377 words · Adrian Cook

Why a Leather Jacket is a Fall Essential

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. BB Dakota, $52 Obey, $118. Reformation, $478. Madewell, $496. Muubaa, $544. Won Hundred, $580. Rebecca Minkoff, $698. All Saints, $700. Veda, $780. Acne, $1700.

October 1, 2013 · 1 min · 50 words · Curtis Flynn

SELF November 2013 Prize Bonanza Contest Rules

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 purchase will not improve chances of winning. CONSUMER DISCLOSURE You have not yet won. By entering each promotion, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules. All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects....

September 30, 2013 · 10 min · 2051 words · Bailey Smith

Essentials For A Perfect Tailgate

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. Most Valuable Tabletop Take a pop-up picnic table from tired to touchdown-worthy withpaper productsthat tout your team. Soups To Go Chilly tailgates call for chunky sweaters and a cute thermos to match. On game day, heat them up and store in thermoses marked with fun labels....

September 15, 2013 · 1 min · 188 words · Shannon Clark

13 Ways to Be Bold

“I hiked the Appalachian Trail alone.” More than 2,000 miles, countless blisters and five months later, I made it to the end. Since then, no challenge seems too large.Christi Holmes, 25, Machias, Maine 2. “I proposed to my husband.” When I handed him that fancy blue box, I said, “Will you marry me?” We’ve been married for 19 years.Duby McDowell, 53, Hartford, Connecticut 3. “I joined the Roller Derby (and I was no athlete)....

September 12, 2013 · 3 min · 466 words · Madison Grant

DIY Tips From Top Facialists For Flawless Skin

And milk’s lactic acid acts as a powerful hydrator, smoothing skin. Mix ingredients in a bowl and apply to clean skin. Rinse off after 5 minutes. Look Alive Here’s the perfect pick-me-up. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, apply to face and leave on for 20 minutes. Make Some Thyme The antidote to stubborn zits: Thyme. It acts as an antiseptic, killing acne-causing bacteria and decongesting pores naturally. Use a thyme-based cleanser two to three times a week to calm overactive oil glands, says Fender....

September 12, 2013 · 2 min · 322 words · Charles Taylor DDS

Five Ways to Hide a Muffin Top

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. But with some styling magic, you’ve got the option to conceal that muffin top. Here’s five ways to do it. Pick the Right Jeans Look for a midrise jean that hits right at your belly button. Styles We Like(left to right):Gap 1069 Mid-Rise Flare Jeans, $70;J....

September 12, 2013 · 1 min · 180 words · Karen Wilkerson

Five-Ingredient Fall Salads

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. Mix two finely chopped apples, 1/2 cup chopped scallions, and 1/4 raw corn kernels. Toss with the juice of two or three limes and a few big pinches of salt. For extra spice, add chopped jalapeno and cilantro. Chill for at least 30 minutes....

September 12, 2013 · 2 min · 271 words · Brian Miller

Four Super-Simple Fall Beauty Looks

No-Makeup Makeup An egglike sponge lets you apply base for a natural finish. Shop for: Tapered ShapeTip conceals in creases; curved surface blends cheeks, chin and forehead. Palm-SizedOne that fits between your thumb and forefinger is easiest to maneuver. Some SquishThink Goldilocks: not too hard or too soft for smoothest coverage. Use it like a pro:Dampen sponge before dipping in foundation to mimic airbrushing. A Creamy NudePick a semisheer shade close to your skin tone to hide regrowth between manis....

September 12, 2013 · 2 min · 219 words · Edward Hernandez