Give your pace a tune-up
Match your moves to a song and you will be more energized, less distracted by fatigue and able to exercise longer and harder during moderate workouts, research shows. The ideal tempo? Peppy—about 120...
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View ArticleEnjoy Coachella This Weekend—But Without the Crowds
Coachella may be awesome, but it also can be hot—and get super crowded. So if you’re not camping out in Indio this weekend or next (we don’t blame you), but you’re into the show’s killer lineup, we’ve...
View ArticleThe Cast of American Idol Made Us a Workout Playlist
I might be the only person in the world who can recite A Midsummer Night’s Dream—and recall all of J.Lo’s outfits on American Idol. Because yes, while I am a writer, I’m also an Idol super-fan. The...
View ArticleStay Motivated for Miles With This Expert-Curated Running Playlist
Ask a marathoner if the 26.2 miles are exhilarating—all 26.2 of them. Chances are, they’ll tell you there are moments when it gets a little rough. (They’ll probably mention the dreaded “wall.”)...
View ArticleBuild Your Ultimate Workout Playlist (Again and Again)
You’ve had the same Taylor Swift/Lorde/Beyoncé playlist on repeat at the gym all year, right? Us, too. Now you can make your workouts feel new, thanks to bells and whistles in streaming-music apps that...
View ArticleYour Hot Body Workout Playlist
Summer is in sight, and our beach towels are ready for some major action. To pump you up for floppy hat and rooftop happy hour season, we rounded up our favorite new tracks that are primed for your...
View ArticleBritney Spears and Iggy Azalea Bring “Pretty Girls” to Your Workout Playlist
What’s better than some classic Britney Spears on your gym playlist? Nothing, obviously. But the pop diva’s brand-new track with Iggy Azalea, “Pretty Girls,” comes darn pretty close. The ladies’...
View ArticleMonday Motivation: 11 Songs To Supercharge Your Workouts This Week
This weekend was a big one for music—Pitch Perfect 2 opened and the Billboard Music Awards reminded us of our favorite songs from the past year. (Our love for this Hozier song included.) All of the...
View ArticleListen Up, Runners: Here’s Why You Need the New Spotify
If Spotify isn’t already your go-to running buddy, that’s about to change. Just today, the music app unveiled Spotify Running, full of new features designed to improve your daily miles. Here’s the...
View ArticleIt’s Friday! Your Weekend Countdown Playlist
When the alarm sounds on Friday morning, rolling out of bed and putting on a sports bra is nowhere near as appealing as packing a beach bag—or sleeping in and debating the feasibility of calling in...
View ArticleDo This One Thing and You’ll Crush Every Workout
Whether you hit the treadmill or the weights, this genius trick is a game-changer. The post Do This One Thing and You’ll Crush Every Workout appeared first on SELF.
View ArticleAwesome Workouts: The Best New Way to Kick Off a Great Party
Splash House is happening this weekend and it’s just as much the quintessential summer event as you’d expect, based off the name alone. The two-day poolside music festival in Palm Springs has an...
View ArticleKeep That Summer Feeling Going—And Get an Awesome Butt
While summer is officially coming to an end, a toned backside is always in season. That’s why three NYC fitness studios have teamed up for a #MEGAFHIXRIDE fitness crawl that will leave your butt and...
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