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 ...

Thomas is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Hope College. She researches child and adolescent development funded by The Templeton World Charity Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation ...

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 ...

I'd always been a little heavier as a kid, but I had a medically healthy weight. I was just not skinny. My weight ballooned in college, and then I lost about 70 pounds—I went from 270 to 200 pounds ...

A few years ago, personal trainer Anna Maltby cut back on exercise as she juggled work with being a new mother. Like some of her clients, she suddenly lacked the time and energy to work out the way ...

Getting lab results back from your doctor can be nerve-wracking—especially if your cholesterol levels come back higher than expected. But it might be the wake-up call you need to make some lifestyle ...

You're likely burning calories, raising your heart rate and building your strength by carrying out everyday activities without even realising it. (Getty Images) A new survey looking at the long-term ...

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

Sometimes, you get to the gym in high spirits, ready to sweat it out. But other days, you might be pressed for time, squeezing in a workout between brunch and dinner plans. Or maybe you start to feel ...