Exercise offers major health benefits regardless of whether people track their progress by minutes or steps, according to a new study published Monday that could push aside a longstanding debate among ...

Many people measure their physical activity by the amount of time they spend exercising, but new research makes a case that counting steps is similarly beneficial. Meeting fitness goals measured by ...

A new study suggests that both step and time-based exercise targets are equally useful in protecting against early death and cardiovascular disease. In the age of smartwatches, monitoring step counts ...

Getting in shape can feel daunting, especially if you’re overweight. However, starting with small, manageable steps can make the journey to better health more achievable and less intimidating. Here ...

Step aside, outdated exercise goals. For years, 10,000 steps has been promoted by fitness trackers, health apps and medical professionals as the gold standard for daily physical activity. But if that ...

You know that moving more is great for your health. Breaking up sedentary time reduces risk for cardiovascular disease, helps you manage your weight, boosts your memory and even supports better blood ...

From pricey wearable devices to your phone, it has never been easier to track your daily physical activity, or lack of it. And if you're like many Americans and spend nine-plus hours sitting every day ...

It’s widely believed that 10,000 steps a day is the gold standard to aim for to boost health – but is this just an old wives’ tale? A new study, led by academics from the University of Sydney in ...