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 ...

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 ...

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 9-plus hours sitting everyday — ...

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 ...