If you had to pick the better runner — a sprinter or a marathoner — the answer would depend on the type of race. In a 200-meter race, the sprinter will have an edge over the marathoner, but if it ...

Zone 2 cardio is one of the latest trends in fitness activity that may have you questioning if it is something you should add to your routine. Here's what you'll want to know before you start. It is a ...

Strength training after the age of 50 gets a lot of love these days—for good reason. But aerobic (or cardio) exercise—continuous physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing rate so ...

The benefits of strength training for women over 50 are vast; it is so important to maintain muscle mass with age. But strength training should be done alongside cardio for a well-rounded fitness ...

The health of your heart and circulatory system is critical to your overall well-being, and one of the most powerful ways to support these systems is through daily exercise. Incorporating physical ...

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 ...

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Runners take off at the start of the Yokohama North Dock Running Festival, held Nov. 4 on the installation at U.S. Army Garrison-Japan. The event, which returned to the installation for the first time ...

Lower body strength is crucial for simple everyday actions like walking, climbing stairs, and standing up from a chair.

Strength training after the age of 50 gets a lot of love these days—for good reason. But aerobic (or cardio) exercise—continuous physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing rate so ...