Share on Pinterest A new study looks at how exercise is measured. Tom Werner / Getty Images Step counts and minutes are both useful ways to measure physical activity, a new study suggests. A greater ...

Researchers say choosing a way to measure progress on exercise should align with personal preferences. They report that people who exercise the most live the longest and have a lower risk of ...

BOSTON - Massachusetts researchers say it's equally beneficial to measure exercise by how long you exercise and how many steps you take. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital looked at data on ...

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 ...

The new year is here and so are resolutions to exercise more. Google searches for gyms typically spike in January, and gym membership also increases. While many people will start an exercise routine ...

How many steps should you really take in a day? We're often told that 10,000 steps is the gold standard for keeping healthy. But where does this number actually come from, and is it accurate?

It’s 2025, and walking 10,000 steps a day is one of the most popular fitness goals on the planet. The scientific rationale is dubious – research suggests that doing 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day offers ...

Step counts and minutes are both useful ways to measure physical activity, a new study suggests. A greater number of steps per day or minutes of exercise per week are both associated with lower health ...