How Ultra Runner Devon Yanko Trains for 100-Mile Races With Lupus

I missed tons of races due to illness, but because I didn’t…

How to Make a Blah Workout Less of a Slog, According to Fitness Pros

“There are times I’m literally on the couch or laying down and…

How Ali Feller Trains for Marathons With Crohn’s Disease

It’s hard to say whether marathon training contributed to those flare, but my…

13 Tips to Improve Your Exercise Motivation That Actually Work

But that also means that any time you’re embarking on a new fitness…

15 Benefits of Running That Will Make You Want to Log Some Miles

“You’re able to open up and be vulnerable with someone when you’re…

3 Things to Do If You Can’t Decide Whether (or Not) to Work Out

What should you do if you really don’t feel like working out?…

The Case for True Rest Over ‘Active Recovery’

This article is part of SELF’s Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated…

Why You Get the Post-Race Blues After a Big Race—Even If You Crushed Your Goals

To allow yourself a little emotional wiggle room, consider taking the next…

Why Peloton’s Robin Arzón Believes ‘Balance’ Is Actually a Myth

As her day job, Robin Arzón is the head instructor and VP…

How to Start Working Out in College If You’ve Never Exercised Before

“That said, life happens,” says Sullivan. Maybe you get the nasty cold…

8 Phrases Literally Every Fitness Instructor Needs to Stop Saying

Below is not an exhaustive list, but rather a starting point. If…