Emmys 2011 Best Bodies

Gwyneth Paltrow Gwyneth Paltrowcontinues to amaze us in her ab-baring Emilio Pucci! Bet her trainerTracy Andersonis proud! ?I also try for 45 minutes of muscular structure work, which is toning, realigning and lengthening. Try Gwyneth’s abs and arm moves. that accentuated her curves and decolletage. Try SELF’s 8 Moves to Perk Up Your Boobs. She was recently spotted leaving a dance studio in L.A., so maybe there are more moves to come!...

September 15, 2011 · 2 min · 219 words · Monica Finley

The Most Effective Triceps Toners (They're Scientifically Proven!)

My upperarmsare most likely to give me pause when I scrutinize myself in the mirror. That’s why the American Council on Exercise’s new study on The Best Triceps Exercises caught my eye. Using the eight most commontricepsmoves as a basis, the organization actually pinpointed the most effective toners. Photo compliments of American Counsel on Exercise Photo compliments of American Counsel on Exercise So, what prompted this study in the first place?...

September 8, 2011 · 3 min · 444 words · Sherry Green

10-Minute Workout to Bust Your Post-Vacay Exercise Rut

Time off is wonderful, but now we’re all back tothe grind(ho hum). I don’t want to lift weights; I want to read the thirdHunger Gamesbook! But we must do what we must do. Start SmallIt’s all about the small wins. Do it first thing in the morning before you might even think about putting it off. Slot It InSchedule the workout like you would any other meeting. Enter it into your calendar, which puts exercise literally back on your “To Do” list....

September 6, 2011 · 2 min · 285 words · Micheal Rice

September SELF Dinner Club: SELF Diet Tapper Edition

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. This month the SELF Dinner Club decided to do something a little different. We spent an entire day following healthy living advice from our phones…using theSELF Diet Tapper! We started out with a helpful reminder at 7:00 am to eat something before we dash to work....

September 1, 2011 · 3 min · 559 words · Elizabeth Davis

Why You Need to Add Jumping To Your Cardio Routine (Rihanna & Katy Perry Did!)

All we cared about was having fun. In fact, jumping rope is one of his favorite exercises to incorporate. I even see jump roping classes popping up." Reed is right, if celebrity fans likeKaty Perryare any indicator and classes like Aerojump at NYC’s Aerospace. If you’retraveling, you could throw the rope in your suitcase. That gives you a bunch of different agility drills that can translate into improved performance in almost any sport....

August 31, 2011 · 2 min · 289 words · Alejandro Benitez

7 Tips On Getting The Best Sneaker Fit For Your 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. Historically, my biggest concern whensneakershopping has been thecolorof my swoosh. But your priorities shift when you’re exercising frequently and don’t want to risk injury or discomfort. And lately I’ve been feeling a warning pull in my knee. It’s 92 degrees in the city when I visit (a....

August 25, 2011 · 2 min · 295 words · Maria Williams

5 Cute Workout Shades

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 less you squint in the sun, the less you contribute to wrinkles forming.” What’s the point of getting your body into fabulous shape, if you’re just going to prematurelyage? But this particular version, a signature for Sama, is more than just a pretty face....

August 19, 2011 · 1 min · 180 words · Jeffrey Cross

My HealthySELF: TV Host and Cookbook Author Marja Vongerichten Dishes on 'Healthy' Korean Cuisine

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. She was born to a South Korean mother and an African American G.I. Vongerichten’s mother had no choice but to give her up for adoption. “Learningcookingwas a vessel for learning about my culture,” Vongerichten says. “Now I always cook Korean food at home.” “Korea is such an untapped country,” Vongerichten says....

August 19, 2011 · 2 min · 340 words · Patrick Adams

Easy Ways to Feel Better

Gallop With a Group Find a running partner or club to stay motivated. VisitGo Red for Women. Survey Your Skin Survey your skin on the Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy Skin Tour. Find a stop near you atskincancer.org/tour. Find Care If you’re underinsured and need medical aid, locate a free clinic atFreeClinics.us. Sniff Out Sniffles Research the root of (and treatment for) your allergy symptoms ataaaai.org. Eat Safely Tweets from@USDAFoodSafetyare full of food-safety tips....

August 17, 2011 · 1 min · 98 words · Patrick Rubio

MasterChef Week 11 Recap & Whitney's Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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. Whitney Miller won the first season of MasterChef and is sharing her insider knowledge with us! Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree. Add the rosemary to the sauce....

August 17, 2011 · 3 min · 620 words · Kristina Turner

12 Scary Products: Which to Eliminate, Cut Back On or Quit Worrying About

Opt for alcohol-based gels. Low- or no-VOC paints from brands such as Benjamin Moore have a similar texture but less toxicity. Eliminate It: Room Fresheners “Essentially, they’re air pollution,” Dadd argues. Whether the food is organic doesn’t matter, USDA tests show. Dr. Solomon adds, “There is a role for strong cleaning agents if used with care.” Regulate It: Plasticware Memorize the numbers 3, 6 and 7. These recycling codes mean plastic may have BPA, Dr....

August 13, 2011 · 1 min · 171 words · Nicholas Gregory

12 Ways to Ageproof Your Hair

The fix: Ask your colorist to weave in three or more shadesespecially skin-brightening caramel or honeyaround your face. Cover Gray Hair Seeing grays? (It’s gentler than permanent dyes.) © Condé Nast Rebuild Body Thick, luxurious hair is associated with youth (and the Kardashians! Restore Shine Even women in their 20s can have dull, drab hair. Blame the torture that so many of us inflict on our hair every day. (Daily styling with scorching toolsouch!...

August 13, 2011 · 1 min · 172 words · Lauren Cole

12 Ways to Volunteer—and Give Back to Yourself!

If You’re Crafty Knit cute hats for chemotherapy patients. Click Get Involved atHatsOffForCancer.org. Create greeting cards to send to troops overseas. If You’re Good With Kids Work with low-income high school students. Become a mentor or writing adviser atMindsMatter.org. Show kids how to garden or cook healthy foods. Check outEdibleSchoolyard.orgfor a list of local programs. If You’re a Tech Whiz Teach seniors how to email and surf the Web. Google senior and community centers in your area....

August 13, 2011 · 1 min · 179 words · Susan Lewis