The Sesame Street character known as The Count would love modern exercise. That’s because there is a lot of counting. But should we count the steps or the time we spend when it comes to chasing ...

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 ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Finding the best way to exercise is different from person to person. So too is how they measure progress along the way. To help you create an efficient workout regimen, we wanted to know ...

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 ...

Exercise recommendations typically focus on the duration of physical activity. For example, the World Health Organization advises at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. A new ...

Japanese walking alternates between slow and fast walking every three minutes for half an hour. Meanwhile, counting steps and aiming to get 10,000 has become a common daily target for those who walk ...