If you’re looking for an extra-sweaty exercise routine that you can do at home, I highly recommend pulling up a cardio boxing workout on YouTube and having at it. The fast-paced, punching-based ...

While I typically stick to traditional gym sessions, group fitness classes, and paid workout streaming subscriptions, I needed to switch up my routine this fall after a hectic few months. This summer ...

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. So where should you ...

The most neglected muscle at the gym might be the most crucial: the heart. It might be because it’s so difficult to flex this muscle in the mirror, or because cardio machines are perceived as boring, ...

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 ...

Zone 2 cardio workouts have gotten a lot of love lately. The second least-intense type of cardio on a scale of 1 to 5, zone 2 involves raising your heart rate only a bit—to 60% or 70% of your max. It ...