A recent study found that increasing your daily step count may reduce symptoms — as well as risk — of depression. The study, conducted by Bruno Bizzozero-Peroni, Valentina Díaz-Goñi and Estela Jiménez ...

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 ...

From digging to pruning, these everyday garden tasks deliver a serious workout while improving your outdoor space – no step ...

Google says that its Wear OS 5.1 update makes the Pixel Watch 3 and previous models much better at handling "challenging" step count tracking, like pushing a stroller or shopping cart. I put this new ...

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% ...

Tracking your daily steps is one great way to maintain your overall fitness. But there’s another number that may provide an even better sense of your overall heart health — and calculating it just ...

While Americans were mostly sitting at home at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, their daily step count was a lot lower, and a new study suggests they still haven’t gotten back into the habit. The ...

I have become intrigued with counting my steps. As a kid, I was always fascinated with pedometers. However, they were never very accurate and looked goofy hanging on your belt. But, with these smart ...

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 ...

There's growing evidence that getting your steps in really does count, but you may not need to hit 10,000 steps a day to gain health benefits, according to a new study. The number of steps a person ...

Smartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you're suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by – and about – your body ...