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 ...

This is one of the most common questions in the exercise world, and trust me, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. The truth is, the ideal order between cardio and weightlifting heavily depends on ...

That daily five-mile run might be your mental sanctuary and the cornerstone of your fitness routine, but it could also be secretly undermining your health goals. While we’ve had “cardio is king” ...

Weight loss can seem like it comes with a list of dos and don’ts, making it overwhelming. Cardio is a particularly hot topic amongst weight loss experts, and if we’re being honest, the constant ...

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 ...