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 ...

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

Have you met your step goals today? If so, well done! Monitoring your step count can inspire you to bump up activity over time. But when it comes to assessing fitness or cardiovascular disease risk, ...

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 ...

Nov. 17 -- MONDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- The amount of energy adults expend playing active video games may equal that of moderate-intensity exercise, according to a new study. Japanese ...

Sex isn’t only a pleasurable experience, with some reports claiming the act also has health benefits that can be compared to those of exercise. In fact, the physiological response to sex is similar to ...

Walking can be a good way to workout and has more benefits than you might think.

If you think doing household chores will save you a trip to the gym, you might want to think again. A new study from Northern Ireland finds that people who report housework as part of their weekly ...

A trip to the movie theater can be as good for your heart as a trip to the gym, according to a study from the University College of London. Well, maybe not. But in a small sample study, researchers ...