From Pilates to plyometrics, these short-and-sweet leg workout videos will change the way you feel about leg day. What’s more, if you are pushing your leg muscles, your “time under tension” (or the ...

A trainer offers a tip for whether you should opt for cardio or strength training when you only have five minutes to spare.

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. August 11, 2021 Add as ...

Looking for a cardio finisher? This 'leg matrix' gets the job done in just 90 seconds of squatting, lunging, and jumping. Cardio tends to get boxed up as a time-consuming form of exercise that takes a ...

Climbing stairs as fast as possible could be an effective way for older adults to strengthen their legs, a study suggests. It builds on past research showing that a staircase can be an effective ...

As runners, we know how important it is to log miles and improve our endurance, but you might be surprised to learn that strength workouts are just as crucial to keep you running strong. Building ...

Warm up with a short jog mixed with some leg dynamic stretches (butt kickers, leg swings, high knee, etc.) for 25-50 meters with a squat pyramid: increasing each set by one rep until you get to 10 ...

If you're looking to settle into a consistent Pilates routine then a quick 20-minute Pilates session could be your route in.

Is your leg day boredom kicking in hard? Skip your go-to squat set, do yourself (and your hamstrings and glutes!) a favor, and break out your resistance bands for your next lower body workout.