Cardio exercises build endurance, strengthen the heart, and boost your aerobic capacity. Strength training helps build muscle, maintains bone health, and supports metabolism. Many workouts incorporate ...

The most effective exercise routines include both cardio and strength training.Cardio exercise is critical to maintaining ...

All of these movements reduce sedentary time, are gentle on joints, have a low barrier to entry, are sustainable for many people, and would probably improve your mood. Soft cardio has it's place, but ...

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. January 12, 2026 Add ...

Let’s face it – traditional cardio workouts can feel like punishment. The monotonous treadmill sessions, the endless elliptical marathons, the dreadful feeling when someone suggests “going for a run.” ...

That daily five-mile run might be your mental sanctuary and the cornerstone of your fitness routine, but it could also be secretly undermining your health goals. While we’ve had “cardio is king” ...