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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you want to boost your cardio fitness, you’ve got two ways to level up your workouts: push harder or faster, or keep at it for longer. Each option comes with its own challenges. The first can ...

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 ...

If your weekly schedule looks like a jigsaw puzzle, squeezing in both cardio and strength training can be tough. Instead of making cardio feel like yet another looming item on your to-do list, let's ...