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Super Cold Temps Can Put Your Heart at Risk—Here’s How to Stay Safe

Super Cold Temps Can Put Your Heart at Risk—Here’s How to Stay Safe

When it’s freezing out, trekking to the office, getting a run in,…
10 Ways to Enjoy Exercise in Hot Weather Safely, According to Athletes

10 Ways to Enjoy Exercise in Hot Weather Safely, According to Athletes

Over that period of time, with regular exposure, physiological changes occur that…
12 Fun Outdoor Activities for When You Need to Get Out of the House

12 Fun Outdoor Activities for When You Need to Get Out of the House

Cooped up and bored indoors—yet simultaneously stumped over what will bust you…
Athleta Trekkie North Jogger Review: These Pants Are an Instant Wardrobe Staple

Athleta Trekkie North Jogger Review: These Pants Are an Instant Wardrobe Staple

When Athleta offered to send me some new pieces from its Hike…
Hiking for Beginners: 9 Tips to Help You Hit the Trails

Hiking for Beginners: 9 Tips to Help You Hit the Trails

To reduce your chances of getting blisters on the trail, test your new…

Meet the Judges of the 2023 SELF Outdoor Awards

Last year, SELF published our inaugural Outdoor Awards with the goal of encouraging…

The 2023 SELF Outdoor Awards: 54 Very Good Products for Exploring, Eating, Sleeping, and Relaxing Outside

Chelsea Kyle. Prop styling by Kalen Kaminski at Apostrophe. Hiking and Camping…

7 Smart Ways to Rehydrate After an Intense Workout

“General nutrition recommendations are to take anywhere from 300 to 600 milligrams…

I’m SELF’s Fitness Director, and These Are the Running Shorts I Wear That Don’t Ride Up

There are tons of things that can make or break a run.…

The 15 Best Waterproof Hiking Boots for the Damp Fall Season

Seasoned hikers know you should never skimp when it comes to hiking…

The 10 Best Hiking Sandals, According to Outdoor Experts

This time of year, hiking sandals are our go-to hiking footwear because…

7 Ways to Prevent Tick Bites When Running or Hiking Outside, According to Experts

Take your hiking shoes and clothes off immediately after you get home—even…

10 Ways to Make Your Workout Feel Less Awful When It’s Hot Outside

Seely also varies her route based on the conditions. On the hottest…

The 2022 SELF Outdoor Awards

Getting outside is good for you: Whether you’re taking a #HotGirlWalk in…

38 Amazing Outdoor Spots Across the U.S. to Add to Your Bucket List

Name: Nadia RuizSocial Handle: @irongirlnadiaOutdoor Expertise: Trail runner for 25 yearsBest for:…

15 Hiking Apps That’ll Help You Find Your New Favorite Trail

You’ll likely want to use this app in conjunction with another app…

The 14 Best Backpacks for Camping, Backpacking, and Day Hiking

The best backpacks are versatile pieces of outdoor gear—and every devoted outdoor…

The 11 Best Trail Running Shoes for Women, According to Trail Runners

Trail running combines the best parts of road running and hiking into…