Official recommendations vs. your goals.
If you Google ‘best bodyweight cardio exercises’ burpees are bound to appear. Understandably, they work your entire body, which gets your heart rate soaring. However, they’re not easy to master, as ...
Throughout my ultra-endurance sports career, I pushed my body to extremes that were dangerous and unhealthy; I took my love of running and my passion for Ironman triathlons too far and almost died ...
When I think of walking for cardio, I picture Jane Fonda-vibes outfits (hello, brightly-colored, high-cut Spandex and sweatbands), wrist and ankle weights, and wildly pumping arms. And then I shrug it ...
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 ...
If you’re overweight, over 50, or just don’t enjoy working out, Zumba may be one of the best workouts—and the most fun type ...
When I think of walking for cardio, I picture Jane Fonda-vibes outfits (hello, brightly-colored, high-cut Spandex and sweatbands), wrist and ankle weights, and wildly pumping arms. And then I shrug it ...
Soft cardio is simply regular cardio done at a slow, relaxed pace so as to spare your body from repetitive impact — hence the name.