Whether you're a frequent gymgoer, enjoy exercising at home, or focus on cardio out in the fresh air, you most likely know about the divide you may find between individuals seeking specific results.

Trying to lose weight and getting ‘in shape’ is what we call a lifelong quest. No matter how far we’ve come, there’s always room for ‘betterment’. Because let’s accept it, the goal always shifts, and ...

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 ...

It's an age-old exercise debate: Is cardio or strength training better for you? It's commonly disputed in terms of weight loss or fat loss, but if you're at risk of developing heart disease, you may ...

The ‘interference effect’ has long since been debunked. 4 PM production/ Shutterstock In the past, getting in shape was synonymous with strapping on a pair of trainers and going for a run. But these ...

For most of us, a few jogs around the block and a couple of dumbbell sessions makes for a perfectly solid fitness routine. Sure, we could all do more, but as long as we’re ticking off both cardio and ...

From machines to at-home HIIT, these workouts maximize calorie burn to help you lose weight and keep it off. Efficient, high-intensity, varied cardio burns more fat than steady-state, low-intensity ...

The fitness industry and its influencers have long preached toxic ideas of what a cardio workout needs to look like in order to “count”: that you have to burn a certain number of calories, feel ...

Of all the debates that exist in the fitness world, the great cardio-before-or-after-strength training conversation is a big one. That’s because the ‘right’ answer to this question depends on your ...

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 ...

Experts detail the best workout for fat loss, heart health and longevity between strength training and cardio, and how to combine both for maximum results. New research suggests strength training can ...