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Fitness
9 Exercises for Knee Pain to Help You Move (and Feel!) Better
Strengthen and stretch your way to happier joints.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
This Office-Friendly Stretch Will Loosen Up Your Tight Butt
For those times when you can’t budge from your chair—but desperately need relief.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Workouts
A Low Impact, No-Jumping Cardio Workout That’ll Get You Breathless
Challenge your heart without pummeling your joints.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
3 Simple Exercises to Build Explosive Strength, According to a WNBA Coach
Good news: These moves aren’t just for the pros.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Workouts
This No-Squat Workout Will Fire Up Your Legs and Butt
Don’t worry—these four exercises will smoke your lower half.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
13 Chest Exercises to Target and Strengthen Your Upper Body
Push it real good.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
10 Hamstring Stretches Your Tight, Achy Legs Will Love
Sweet, sweet relief coming right up.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
What’s So, Um, Great About the World’s Greatest Stretch?
The name isn’t much of an exaggeration.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
3 Push-Up Modifications to Try If You Can’t Yet Get a Full One
These expert-approved moves will help you build the strength you need.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
12 Standing Core Exercises That Will Fire Up Your Abs
Because planks and crunches aren’t your only options.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
Want to Do a Pull-Up? This Bodyweight Exercise Can Help You Get There
Light up your back and biceps—no weights required.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Workouts
A Quick Abs Routine to Finish Your Workout Strong
It takes less than 10 minutes—and requires zero crunches or sit-ups.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Workouts
A Beginner Calisthenics Workout That You Can Do Anywhere
Build functional strength—no handstand push-ups required, promise!
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
14 Mobility Moves Anyone Over 35 Should Add to Their Day
Your aching hips, tight hammies, and barking back are begging for these.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Workouts
A 10-Minute Biceps Workout to Show Your Arms Some Love
Ignite your upper body with four simple moves.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
This 15-Second Stretch Is the Mobility Move Your Back Has Been Aching For
Counteract that stiffness with this gentle, feel-good yoga move.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
10 Inner-Thigh Exercises to Target and Strengthen Your Adductors
Show these hard-working muscles the attention they deserve.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
This Beginner-Friendly Abs Exercise Will Strengthen Your Entire Core
Want to amp it up? We’ve got just the progression for you.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
The Right Way to Do Boat Pose If You Really Want to Fire Up Your Abs
Yes, this move is tricky—but this more accessible modification can help.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
Meet SELF’s Everyday Athletes for 2025
Learn all about the real-world fitness folks you’ll see on our site all year long.
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.Photography by Katie Thompson