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SO YOUR DOCTOR said to include exercise in the lifestyle changes you’re making to get your cholesterol under control. But what kind of exercise, exactly, should you be doing? Both cardio and weight ...

You arrive at the gym and find yourself at a familiar crossroads: Turn this way for the weight room, or that way for the cardio deck. You planned to do both—but which should you do first? Does it even ...

It can be a challenge to figure out where to start when you want to lose weight. But if you’ve recently started on a path to lose weight safely yet efficiently, doing cardio for weight loss is key.

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 ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

October is a tricky time for our diet and fitness routine. Sandwiched between the return to a fall schedule that often helps us recommit to our health goals and a more lax holiday season, it can ...

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 ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

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 ...

Target is launching an energized year-round focus on wellness, just in time to help you keep your New Year's resolutions. The Minneapolis-headquartered retailer is expanding its assortment of wellness ...