It can be a challenge to figure out where to start when you want to lose weight. But if you’ve recently started on a path to lose weight safely yet efficiently, doing cardio for weight loss is key.

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 ...

Cardio is good for us. We need both cardio and strength training for basic health, as well as our athletic goals. But what actually counts as cardio? Can you count walking? Lifting weights? Anything ...

I know I don’t have all day to spend in the gym, and I'm guessing you don't either. Optimizing your workouts so they're efficient and effective is a must. So that begs the question, how long should a ...

I know I don’t have all day to spend in the gym, and I'm guessing you don't either. Optimizing your workouts so they're efficient and effective is a must. So that begs the question, how long should a ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Great music will transform your exercise experience! This carefully constructed album offers a real alternative to the standard gym 'doof-doof'. It includes tracks for warming up and cooling down. The ...

Most of us are familiar with goals like “walking 10,000 steps a day,” or “strength training three times a week,” but these big, arbitrary numbers can feel overwhelming. Between work demands, family ...