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Cardio for 2026

These exercises, workouts, and plans will help you accomplish your goals for better cardio in 2026. If you'e ready to get sweating now that the New Year is here, this is the place to start.

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VO2 Max Workouts to Help You Run Faster

Learn more about this metric and the best training sessions to add to your schedule to boost your cardio fitness.

By Laurel Leicht
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This 10-Minute Cardio Workout Will Shred Your Dad Bod

By The Editors of MH
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Get Faster With These 10 Sprint Workouts

by Emily Abbate, Cori Ritchey, C.S.C.S.
May 7, 2026
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4 Walking Workouts to Add to Your Routine

By Andrew Gutman, NASM-CPT
Feb 19, 2026
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This Is the Easiest Way to Get Back Into Running

By Marty Munson, Brett Williams, NASM
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Forget Boring Cardio and Do These HIIT Workouts

By Mitch Calvert, CPT, Cori Ritchey, C.S.C.S.
Jun 30, 2026