Activity tracking apps on smartphones are more accurate than fitness tracking wearables when it comes to step counts, according to a small study conducted by researchers at the University of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

10,000 steps a day. How often do we use this as a yardstick of a healthy lifestyle? It’s the number we try to reach on our fitness watches – a standard benchmark of an acceptable minimal amount of ...

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 ...

Objectives To investigate associations between daily physical activity, activity intensity and step counts with incident cancer risk. Methods Prospective analysis of UK Biobank participants who wore ...

These days, the best fitness trackers on the market do a hell of a lot more than just count your steps. Both the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Apple Watch 10 are designed to be worn 24/7, and can track ...

Walking offers a host of benefits from lowering stress and anxiety levels, to amping up heart health and revving up your metabolism. This study shows walking for 30 minutes 5 times per week helped ...