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 ...

HIIT can help improve speed and power, but longer, steadier workouts that you can do regularly, like swimming and rowing, are ...

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 ...

Plus, the surprising benefits of turning the intensity down a notch.

They’re so easy to incorporate into your week.

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.

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 ...

All of these movements reduce sedentary time, are gentle on joints, have a low barrier to entry, are sustainable for many people, and would probably improve your mood. Soft cardio has it's place, but ...