“The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per ...

Ever since the advent of Fitbits and Apple Watches, 10,000 has been the magic step count number. For the average person walking at an average pace, hitting that goal takes about an hour and a ...

A 2024 meta-analysis of over 96,000 adults found that higher daily step counts are linked to fewer depressive symptoms and a ...

I’m a fitness editor who walks at least 10,000 steps a day. Here are my favorite walking shoes, step-tracking watch and other gear I use to keep moving without any pain.

The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation. Research now shows health gains can start with far fewer steps — as low as 2,500 ...

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 ...

The fitness community regularly touts the health benefits of getting in 10,000 steps per day. But a new study says that a good deal fewer steps can still deliver significant benefits, including a 47% ...

Moving more is one of the best things you can do for your health, but many people struggle to find time to do so. Leading ...