A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.

A new exercise trend known on TikTok as “Cozy Cardio” encourages people to take a gentler approach to working out by creating cozy exercise environments. Examples of Cozy Cardio include lighting a ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

For most of us, a few jogs around the block and a couple of dumbbell sessions makes for a perfectly solid fitness routine. Sure, we could all do more, but as long as we’re ticking off both cardio and ...

There are tons of open debates in the fitness world: Are crunches or planks better for your core? Should you stretch before or after your workout? Low weight, high reps—or vice versa? And then, of ...

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. So where should you ...

Picture your coziest fall movie night: pumpkin-scented candles, a glass full of your favorite drink, a bowl of tasty snacks, and dim mood lighting. You're in your coziest pair of sweats and the mood ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

Ask anyone about the most convenient cardio option that comes with no hefty gym membership, costly workout gear, or any other pricey baggage — and they’ll write you an essay on running. It’s the most ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include Exercise ...