2023 SELF Activewear Awards: The Best Sweatshirts and Layers

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. There is nothing better than agreatsweatshirt. Josefina Santos. Wardrobe styling by Marion Kelly. Prop Styling by Danielle Selig at 11th House. Hair by Chika Nishiyama. Makeup by Ingeborg. (Or, alternatively, how you like to rest.) Keep reading to see and shop them all. Do you need a new sweatshirt to throw on for your walk to the gym?...

January 24, 2023 · 3 min · 467 words · Aaron Bush

2023 SELF Activewear Awards: The Best Tanks, Tees, and Shirts

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. Having the right top really does make a difference and can make your workout considerably more enjoyable. Josefina Santos. Wardrobe styling by Marion Kelly. Prop Styling by Danielle Selig at 11th House. Hair by Chika Nishiyama. Makeup by Ingeborg. Short, long, tight, or loosewe know theres something for you on this list....

January 24, 2023 · 3 min · 437 words · Matthew Gamble

3 Things to Do If You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night and Can’t Go Back to Sleep

So whatshouldyou do instead of freaking out that youre not sleeping? Recognize that your brain is overreacting. On average, adults wake up 10 to 12 times per night, according to Dr. Barwick. Valery/Adobe Stock Sometimes, though, it can be hard to get back to sleep, and thats okay. It doesnt mean your sleep is broken, Dr. Barwick says. Simply recognizing whats happening may keep you from spiraling too far from dreamland, Dr....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 332 words · John Byrd

2023 SELF Activewear Awards: The Best Sweatpants, Joggers, Shorts, and Socks

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. What would a cold-weather training warm-up look like without a pair of sleek, stretchy joggers? Josefina Santos. Wardrobe styling by Marion Kelly. Prop Styling by Danielle Selig at 11th House. Hair by Chika Nishiyama. Makeup by Ingeborg. Consider how different your run or bike ride would be without a pair of breathable, made-for-movement shorts....

January 23, 2023 · 4 min · 791 words · Christopher Duran

The 17 Best Cock Rings for Extra Stimulation, According to Experts

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. Curious about the best cock rings (a.k.a. Courtesy of the brands / Amanda K Bailey penis rings, C-rings, and pleasure rings)? What are the benefits of using a cock ring? To get started, apply a littlelubeto the ring then slip it over a flaccid or semi-erect penis....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 225 words · Jeremy Byrd

The 6 Best Mini-Bands for People With Larger Bodies, According to Personal Trainers

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. One major issue with many bands is their material. Set of multicolored fabric fitness bands on pink background. Its like putting on a pair of Spanx, which is really uncomfortable, she explains. In other words, since your range of motion is hindered, theyre not super effective....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 341 words · Craig Snyder

Meet SELF’s Newest Group of Everyday Athletes

At SELF, our goal is to help bring fitness to everybody. Were here to help guide every step of your fitness journeyand so are our Everyday Athletes. Our Everyday Athletes are powerlifters, dancers, yogis, runners, and frequent gymgoers. Katie Thompson / Amanda K Bailey But theyre also more than that: They represent what we hope is the future of fitness. Anise Armario has been dancing for 10 years, powerlifting for 6, and has recently started coaching too....

January 20, 2023 · 2 min · 387 words · Samantha Johnson

11 Products That Are Helping Us Achieve Our New Year’s Goals

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. Happy New Year, readers. Courtesy of brands/Amanda Bailey We hope the beginning of 2023 has been restorative and full of growth. Here at SELF, we’re busy putting together a packed calendar of helpful, empathetic content for you. Why should you trust us? Every month well highlight cool new product recommendations we love and actually use....

January 19, 2023 · 2 min · 372 words · Charles Wilson

31 Everlane Sale Picks You Can Shop Right Now: Jackets, Boots, Activewear

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. No one move: the Everlane sale has kicked off the New Year with a sartorial bang. Courtesy of brand/Amanda Bailey Well, my fellow bargain hunters, that isnotthe case here. Currently, the Everlane sale is offering up to 70% off in all the wardrobe categories that matter....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 183 words · Larry Mitchell DVM

The Best Gym Bags for Every Type of Exerciser in 2024

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. (No, seriouslywith these picks, carrying your gear might actually be enjoyable.) Courtesy of brands/Wesley Hall This large duffel bag is no exception. It collapses down into a small pocket and takes up virtually zero space when youre not using it. Theres also a separate space for your shoes on the bottom....

January 13, 2023 · 1 min · 157 words · Brenda Horn

The 21 Best Bath Salts and Soaks That’ll Soothe You From Head to Toe

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. Well, friends, its still winter. Courtesy of brands / Soleil Summer Your skin and apartment are dry, and its astoundingly grey out there. A respite from the cold, parched air? The best bath salts and soaks, of course. (I likethis onebecause its gel formula doesnt leave my skin feeling sticky before bedtime....

January 12, 2023 · 3 min · 465 words · Sharon Klein

7 Self-Care Tips for Hairstylists Who Could Use a Little TLC

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. Stylists make their careers out of caring for other people, and hair is only part of it. Porechenskaya/Adobe Stock But a lot of the time, no one is checking in to make suretheyrefeeling good. All the while, they may also be helping their regulars talk through their personal issues....

January 11, 2023 · 2 min · 349 words · Douglas Cox

I’m Terrible at Snowboarding—But That’s Why I Love It

I grew up confident that I was bad at sports. Specifically, that I was unathletic, awkward, uncoordinated, and easily fatigued. I heard it from my peers. Courtesy of author I heard it from myself. And to be fair, my gym teachers, my peers, and I werent totally off the mark. When I asked to go to the bathroom during gym, Iwasjust trying to get out of class. But ultimately, I was wrong....

January 11, 2023 · 4 min · 643 words · Jennifer Dorsey