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 ...

If strength training is not already part of your workout routine, it can be difficult to know how to start incorporating it. The side of the gym with people lifting weights can seem a lot more ...

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 at Brigham and Women's Hospital evaluated whether it's better to measure exercise goals in minutes or steps. bignai - stock.adobe.com Just for good measure, researchers at a Boston ...

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 ...

How many steps do you really need to take in a day to stay healthy? While we are often told that 10,000 steps is the gold standard for a healthy lifestyle, reaching this target can be no easy feat.

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 ...

For general fitness, most adults should aim for 8,000-10,000 steps per day. However, the number of steps a person walks on average will depend on a person’s age, current fitness level, and health ...