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

Plus, the surprising benefits of turning the intensity down a notch.

They’re so easy to incorporate into your week.

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 ...

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 ...

Few fitness questions are asked as often as whether you should prioritise strength training or cardio for fat loss. But they're complementary tools. Each plays a distinct role in fat loss, and ...

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

While there’s no hard and fast rule, experts state one is (usually) better than the other. If you want to build a healthy, strong, and functional body, your best bet is to create a well-rounded ...

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 ...

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 ...