Tight and achy muscles are no laughing matter. Whether you’ve just ticked off a high-intensity workout, nailed your strength training program for the week, or you’ve been out on an endurance run, ...

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Alyssa Ages is a Toronto-based author, public speaker, and journalist whose work has appeared in Elle, GQ, Self, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is the author of Secrets of Giants: A ...

Any PT worth their weight will emphasise the importance of quality rest and recovery when you’re working towards a training goal. Without adequate downtime, your body doesn’t get the opportunity to ...

It’s no secret that recovering well after a workout helps you to become a faster, stronger and less injury-prone runner. When we first think of recovery, we might picture kicking back and putting our ...

For athletes, recovery is just as crucial as training itself. Without effective recovery, your body can’t adequately repair muscles, restore energy, or adjust to increased physical demands. Skipping ...

Getting back into fitness in your 40s and 50s is less about recreating the past and more about discovering a sustainable, ...

The fitness world loves to celebrate the hustle. “No days off” hashtags flood social media. Athletes brag about two-a-day training sessions. Motivational memes shame anyone who dares take a break. In ...

Keep your eyes peeled: In a few short weeks, SELF will launch our brand-new Learn to Love Running Program! This plan will meet you where you are, giving you all the tools you need to start running—and ...

Fitness and behavioral health professionals are quietly coordinating a novel program to support people in recovery, and ...