If you Google “Whoop step count,” you’ll find a combative post by the company about why it doesn’t count steps. “Simply put, no, it doesn’t [count steps]. Counting the number of steps you take ignores ...

You know that moving more is great for your health. Breaking up sedentary time reduces risk for cardiovascular disease, helps you manage your weight, boosts your memory and even supports better blood ...

“The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, or 60 minutes of vigorous, which can be achieved by walking for many ...

In an episode of Grey’s Anatomy, a nursing home resident—and devoted Gutter Girlz bowling team member—named Enid French needs gallbladder surgery, but she has to have her heart tested before going ...

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% ...

In good news for office workers, a new study from the University of Sydney, Australia has found increasing your step count may counteract the health consequences of too much sedentary time each day.

A new study suggests that where you live could influence your step count. Boosting step count can be beneficial for your health in a number of ways. Here's what the study found, and other ways to reap ...

If you’re looking to stay healthy in older age, a new study has suggested the number of steps you take each week matters far more for your health than how often you actually do it. That’s according to ...

I recently swapped out 10,000 steps a day for “Japanese walking” – partly for the health benefits, but mostly because even though I love to run, the 10k figure simply sounds like it’d take too long.

When I first encountered fitness-tracking watches, I was deeply skeptical. Even as their sensors have improved, I have worried that the device makers’ health claims are poorly justified. For example, ...

While Apple's built-in Activity app tracks your daily steps, it doesn't offer a way to display this information as a step count directly on your Apple Watch face. Fortunately, there's a simple ...