Steady-state cardio may be more helpful for beginners looking to manage their weight, while HIIT is a great way to boost ...

Walking burns calories, gets your heart rate up, and counts toward your exercise minutes for the week. But it's not always ...

Sarah is a registered dietitian and freelance writer passionate about connecting people to information that will help them improve their mental and physical health. She’s a big believer that food is ...

If your weekly schedule looks like a jigsaw puzzle, squeezing in both cardio and strength training can be tough. Instead of making cardio feel like yet another looming item on your to-do list, let's ...

I used to swear by high-intensity cardio workouts to keep me fit. As part of my CrossFit style training regime, I’d do at least three 10- to 20-minute HIIT workouts per week that would leave me ...

Cardio exercise is more than just movement, it’s a transformative process. It engages your heart, lungs, and muscles in harmony, enhancing overall health. Cardiovascular training strengthens the heart ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Starting an exercise ...

They’re so easy to incorporate into your week.

Question: To challenge myself in the New Year, I plan to add more intensity to my cardio workouts. I’m not sure where to start, and how hard I should push myself? Any tips are appreciated. Answer: In ...

Before diving into the details, it’s important to remember that strength training and high-intensity cardio are not mutually exclusive, says Maricris Lapaix, CPT, a certified personal trainer at Centr ...