How does walking compare to other workouts? And, is getting your daily steps in enough? Here, two experts weigh in and share ...

Want to lower your risk of death? Get your steps in sessions of 15 minutes or more rather than in shorter bursts.

A new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine looked not just at the number of steps people took each day, but at their walking patterns (as in, whether you’re getting most of your ...

The benefits of walking range from a lower risk of cardiovascular disease to extending your life on the whole. But getting ...

In general, you can burn more calories by increasing your walking intensity, regardless of your body size, says Yawitz. You ...

This is why applying metrics to one’s lifestyle is folly: you’re always going to fall foul of someone else’s stats. Just when you think you’re doing the right things, more research comes along to tell ...

Tired of your smartwatch reminding you that you haven’t hit 10,000 steps today? It’s time to dismiss the notification. Walking any distance is beneficial for health, even if you don’t reach this ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Physical activity is necessary if you want to live a longer, healthier life — and if you’re trying to lose weight, the health benefits ...

A recent meta-analysis reveals the optimal daily step count for health benefits varies by age. Walking more significantly ...

The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation. Research now shows health gains can start with far fewer steps — as low as 2,500 ...

The fitness community regularly touts the health benefits of getting in 10,000 steps per day. But a new study says that a good deal fewer steps can still deliver significant benefits, including a 47% ...

Here, fitness experts share how many miles you should walk a day, plus how to get the most out of your walks. The general ...