Body mass index has (rightfully) been called out time and time again as a deeply flawed metric of health, but internet trolls still love to invoke it when they’re trying to weight-shame. So when Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher, who […]
Body mass index has (rightfully) been called out time and time again as a deeply flawed metric of health, but internet trolls still love to invoke it when they’re trying to weight-shame. So when Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher, who […]
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. We love the fab design and feel of Lululemon’s sleek activewear—honestly, we could live in it. But a wardrobe full of the […]
If you’re looking for a killer core workout that challenges your balance and gets every abdominal muscle engaged, look no further than your exercise ball. One of the best ways to use it: stability ball knee tucks — also known […]
As a yoga teacher and naturally flexible person, I’m often told by people that they don’t practice yoga because they’re not flexible. But that’s why you practice yoga! Among my favorite poses to increase flexibility is the seated forward bend, known […]
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The Olympics is one of the most exclusive and prestigious athletic events, but that status doesn’t always translate to the day-to-day. When it comes to nighttime accommodations, athletes say the vibe is more “college dorm” than “luxury hotel.” The curiosity […]
If you want more power in your lower body or just want to build a bigger booty, your leg days should be focused on gluteus maximus exercises. After all, the gluteus maximus is the biggest muscle in the butt — […]
Tree pose is an iconic balancing posture in yoga. Known in Sanskrit as vrksasana (also spelled vriksasana and vrikshasana), tree pose “is one of the first balance poses a practitioner learns in yoga,” says Stephanie Saunders, BODi Vice President of fitness […]
Honestly, you don’t need fancy clothes to have a good workout. Pajamas? Sweats? Totally fine. But cute activewear can help exercising feel more fun, and the best matching workout sets can even make you excited to get dressed and out […]
All that brings us to Paris, where these kinds of rules will be more relaxed. Generally speaking, Paris will “definitely be a much different experience than Tokyo,” Ilona Maher, a Team USA rugby player who competed in Japan, tells SELF. […]
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