Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

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Aerobic exercise, or cardio, elevates your heart rate with movements that activate your body's large-muscle groups. When done in the water, this type of workout offers many proven benefits, including ...

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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. I just learned that ...

I blame the pandemic, injuries, and living in a small apartment for the fact that I haven't had a regular cardio routine for the past few years. Recently, though, my excuses have started running out.

You’re at the gym, ready for the perfect workout — do you start with cardio, or do you lift first? A group of fitness experts have weighed in on the best way to order your exercise routine, to help ...

Is soft cardio the missing piece of your workout routine? We spoke to a sports medicine physician and a pro trainer to find out.