Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. It’s common to focus on your favorite form of exercise, but a well-rounded fitness ...

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 ...

We spoke to exercise experts to find the ideal regimen. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Ashley Abramson Q: How much cardiovascular exercise versus strength training should I ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cardio may be good for your health in the long run — but it may not be the best method to burn fat and build muscle. A study has found that those who did strength training lost more fat and had better ...

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 ...

Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body of research. While each activity alone can support cognitive function, ...

For most of us, a few jogs around the block and a couple of dumbbell sessions makes for a perfectly solid fitness routine. Sure, we could all do more, but as long as we’re ticking off both cardio and ...