I used to think weight training was just about building muscle and getting stronger. Boy, was I wrong. After diving deep into the research and tracking my own body’s responses, I discovered that how ...

Weight lifting helps burn calories and boosts your metabolism. Combining cardio and weight lifting improves body composition and burns more calories. Increasing the weight you lift gradually will help ...

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. Cardio and weights are ...