UNLESS YOU HAVE the free time to hit the gym more than once a day, you might find yourself combining cardio (running, biking, rowing, etc.) and weight training into one massive workout block. So, ...

Few would disagree that cardio, also called aerobic exercise, is good for your health. Of the 10 most common chronic diseases, seven are "favorably influenced by regular physical activity," according ...

The order of your workout can affect your performance and results. Learn when to do cardio or weights first based on your fitness goals.

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 ...

The cardio craze has ebbed and flowed for decades. At various points in time, it’s felt like everyone is obsessed with cardio-based workouts—and doing a lot of them—from step aerobics in the ’80s to ...

If your weekly schedule looks like a jigsaw puzzle, squeezing in both cardio and strength training can be tough. Instead of making cardio feel like yet another looming item on your to-do list, let's ...

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 your weekly schedule looks like a jigsaw puzzle, squeezing in both cardio and strength training can be tough. Instead of making cardio feel like yet another looming item on your to-do list, let's ...

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” ...