Fitness News
Marathoners' cardiac arrest risk quite low
According to a new study examining 10 years of marathon and half-marathon races in the U.S., the risk of cardiac arrest in such long distance races is actually quite rare
Get back to fightin' weight with Cage Fitness
Cage Fitness and other mixed martial arts-inspired workouts mimic the structure of a championship MMA bout -- minus the injury.
Barefoot running: bad or beneficial?
Despite the cold and many other potential hazards, naked from the ankle down is the way Anna Toombs likes it, and she gets plenty of catcalls in the street as a result.
91-year-old yoga teacher: 'Why should I quit?'
Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor.
10 healthiest cities for women
Looking for healthy inspiration? SELF found it in every corner of the country as the magazine presents its 11th annual ranking of America's best cities for women.
Drug helps monkeys lose weight, are humans next?
A simple medication that leads to weight loss with no dieting or exercise could be a big step toward every dieter's dream. The study is only in monkeys, but tests in people could begin shortly.
Weight room blunders that can really hurt
Women are hitting the weight room in record numbers, and a new study found that weight-training injuries among women have jumped a whopping 63 percent. Here are the most common slipups and how to fix them, so you leave the gym strutting — not limping.
First lady targets world record for jumping jacks
Michelle Obama will lead hundreds of children in an event on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period.
Looking for a fitness buddy? Get a dog
When it comes to getting fit a person's best friend just might be a four-legged one.