Some people invest in the strategy of sleep banking to get some extra shut-eye ahead of time if they expect to be sleep-deprived later.

This article is part of SELF’s third annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime. With ...

This article is part of SELF’s second annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and ...

A typical strength- or muscle-building workout happens in sets. You lift the weight a certain number of times (“reps”), then you put it down for a quick rest before going again. But how long should ...

When you lose someone that you love, the pain is immeasurable and leaves you with a hollow feeling deep inside your soul that you can’t ever imagine being filled again. It may be especially hard to ...

Whether you’re trying to test your muscle stamina or rush through your workout so you can leave the gym, doing 50 bicep curls in a row isn’t going to do your body any favors. The same is true for ...