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If you think endless miles on the treadmill are all you need, science says otherwise. A growing body of research shows that strength training delivers fat-burning benefits cardio alone simply can’t ...

Ageing doesn't have to be synonymous with physical deterioration and loss of vitality. But when we hit 50, should we prioritise cardio or strength training to maintain our health? Maybe it's even ...

Official recommendations vs. your goals.

Strength training and cardio are both important forms of exercise. Strength training has numerous benefits—everything from strengthening your muscles to helping maintain bone density to making you ...

Cardio supports heart health, but strength training is essential for women’s long-term wellbeing, from protecting bone ...

You’re at the gym, ready for the perfect workout — do you start with cardio, or do you lift first? A group of fitness experts have weighed in on the best way to order your exercise routine, to help ...

Here’s how to get the most out of your workouts.

Some guys still believe they need to choose between cardio and lifting for reasons that are not immediately apparent. Some of it is bro science. Some of it is cherry-picked real science that supports ...

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. I’ve been on both ...

The cardio deck — made up of treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes — is a go-to for those getting started in their fitness journeys, and it’s a comfortable modality for the seasoned gym-goer ...

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.” ...