How fast can you put one foot in front of the other? Walking might seem like a no-brainer, but when it comes to fitness, your step count over a short burst of time can reveal a lot about your health ...

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 ...

On average, Americans take just under 5,000 steps a day. It’s a concerning number, given that public-health researchers consider a daily step count of less than 5,000 to be sedentary, and sedentary ...

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?

Many people depend on daily walks to stay active, but life gets in the way. Busy mornings, late working hours, or bad weather can break the routine. The good news is that several simple cardio ...