If you’re looking to get all of the benefits of a heart-pumping exercise without added stress on joints, consider incorporating low-impact cardio into your routine. “The benefits of low-impact cardio ...

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Try to beat this workout. “Cardio drumming” is all the rage — you place an exercise ball in a bucket and whack it with drumsticks to the beat of a song to burn calories, relieve stress, strengthen ...

When it comes to exercise, my aim is usually to get the most out of each workout, pushing myself to my max. No gain without pain, right? But maybe that isn’t always the case. In the past few years, ...

When I think of walking for cardio, I picture Jane Fonda-vibes outfits (hello, brightly-colored, high-cut Spandex and sweatbands), wrist and ankle weights, and wildly pumping arms. And then I shrug it ...

Some guys still believe they need to choose between cardio and lifting for reasons that are not immediately apparent. Some of ...

Torn between the treadmill and the dumbbells? You’re not alone. In a world overflowing with “fat loss hacks” and fitness trends, it’s easy to get caught in the middle. The hum of treadmills on one ...

New research proves strength training isn't just for muscle—it's a powerful fat loss tool. Cardio has its place, but lifting builds the metabolic engine that burns fat 24/7. It's time to train smarter ...

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 ...