Skip to main content

cardio

Fitness

Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?

Why everyone’s obsessed with the “marathon of functional fitness.”
Giveaway

Enter to Win a Bundle of Our Editors’ Favorite Workout Essentials!

Including goodies from Lululemon, Beats, FP Movement, Bala, and more.
Sign up!

Get Running With SELF!

Sign up here for SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program and get free weekly workout plans delivered to your inbox.
Fitness

The Beginner’s Guide to All the Different Cardio Machines at Your Gym

That curved treadmill isn’t quite as intimidating as it seems—promise!
Expert Advice

Quiz: Find Your Dream Active Recovery Day Activity

Take this quiz to discover the best way for you to get moving off the mat.
Fitness

Do You Get a ‘Better’ Workout With an Elliptical or a Treadmill?

Here’s what to consider before you hit that start button.
Fitness

Do I Get a ‘Better’ Cardio Workout If I Go Faster or Longer?

There are benefits to each approach—here’s how to choose which is best for you.

The Fan-Favorite Hydrow Pro Rower Is $400 Off Right Now for Presidents Day

This smart erg is a great entry point for those new to the full-body workout.
Fitness

7 Little Things Personal Trainers Wish You’d Stop Doing in Your Workouts

Get the most out of your sessions by ditching these counterproductive habits.
Fitness

Does Walking Backwards on a Treadmill Actually Do...Anything?

Influencers tout it as the fix for knee pain—here’s what physical therapists say.
Fitness

17 Simple Fitness Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workouts in 2025

These tiny tweaks can be game changers for your routine.
Fitness

10 Reasons to Add Rowing to Your Next Workout

Boost your cardio, strengthen your muscles, and move a whole lot better.
Running

Here’s How Using a Treadmill Compares to Running Outside

Yes, using it still ‘counts’—but there are some little differences to be aware of.
Fitness

How a Weighted Vest Can Amp Up Your Walks—And How to Start Using One

It can boost the intensity—and your balance and posture at the same time.
Shopping

The Best Exercise Bikes for Your Tour De Living Room

Power up your home workouts with these expert-approved options.
Fitness

Does Using a Mini-Stepper ‘Count’ as Working Out?

These TikTok-beloved gadgets can get you sweating, but don’t ditch your gym membership just yet.
Fitness

Does Indoor Cycling ‘Count’ as Strength Training—or Is It Just Cardio?

Here’s how hill climbs and sprints compare to squats, deadlifts, and other leg-day staples.
Fitness

The Best Cushioned Treadmills to Soften Every Step You Take

We put the top expert-recommended picks to the test.
Fitness

Does Using a Walking Pad Really…Do Anything?

They’re not exactly mini-treadmills, but they can still offer some benefits.
Step it up

Does Adding Wrist Weights to Your Walk Really Give You a Better Workout?

We asked trainers for the real deal on the viral TikTok trend.