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. While plenty of ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 31-day challenge and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. Boxing is a great way to get a full-body workout, burn ...

The best type of exercise for beginners is the one you'll actually do. Without sounding flippant, the likelihood of keeping up a type of fitness you hate is minimal. But if you find a form of exercise ...

Get ready to break a sweat in a truly unique setting! In Episode #2 of the 7 Minute Urbex Workout, we explore an abandoned church gym and guide you through a beginner-friendly full-body routine. No ...

n this video I explain the mountain climbers exercise for beginners. I know this exercise can be tough if you're new to bodyweight fitness, so I teach it using progression. We start off with a ...

Editor’s Note: This originally ran in June 2017. With the official start of summer, the desire to be physically fit and achieve that “beach body” (whatever that is) is at a seasonal high. Whether due ...

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. January 21, 2026 Add ...