Healthy Meal Suggestions To Lose Weight: Practical Guide
When it comes to weight loss, what you eat plays a significant role. Exercise matters, but without the proper meals, your efforts can stall or even backfire. Yet, many people believe that healthy meals for weight loss are bla
6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’
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 quick scan of any gym will show you: Abs ex
Latest Research On GLP-1 And Its Future In Healthcare
Until recently, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were known primarily as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. But today, these drugs have transformed into a major player in weight loss therapy. Moreover, they are
Does Walking ‘Count’ as Cardio, or Do You Need to Pick Up the Speed?
When you want to add a little movement to your day, there’s nothing simpler than heading outside for a walk. You don’t need a gym or specific equipment—or even any special skills. All you’ve gotta be able to do is put
Do You Know the 4 Types of Body Fat?
Most of us think of fat (a.k.a. adipose tissue) as our body’s kitchen cabinet — a storage system for excess calories that we can dip into if we find ourselves in a pinch, or on a long hike without trail mix. While that is
Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?
Hyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much so that “what is Hyrox?” videos are popping all around GymTok. Give any one of these a watch a
Those Squat Pulses Burn Like Fire…But Do They Actually Do Anything!?
Whether you’re in pre-brunch Pilates or your lunchtime HIIT class, you’ve probably been tasked with a certain directive that makes the four-letter words fly (in your head only, of course): Squat! Then…squat pulse! While
Why Is My PMS So Bad?
PMS What It Is // Symptoms // Progression // Remedies Do you feel bloated, irritable, or extra hungry right before your period? Maybe you experience cramping or crying spells. If these symptoms are familiar and appear month a
Understanding GLP-1 Medications: A Comprehensive Guide
Your Guide to the Science Behind the Buzz Glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, might sound like another obscure medical acronym, but over the past few years, it has become a buzzword in clinics and dinner table conversations. W
