You may not need as many steps as you thought. Ten thousand steps per day has been widely recommended as the standard benchmark for physical activity — but a new study suggests that just 7,000 could ...

Moving more is one of the best things you can do for your health, but many people struggle to find the time to do so. Leading ...

There are approximately 2,000 steps in one mile. Learn the factors that influence how many steps we take — and why taking more steps per mile may be healthier. Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our ...

Step aside, outdated exercise goals. For years, 10,000 steps has been promoted by fitness trackers, health apps and medical professionals as the gold standard for daily physical activity. But if that ...

A new study found that women who took at least 4,000 steps a day for one to two days a week had a 26 percent lower risk of dying from any cause and a 27 percent lower risk of dying from heart disease.

Brisk walking isn’t just exercise, it’s heart protection. A major study found that people walking faster than 4.8 km/h ...

When it comes to heart health, few activities are as accessible, or as powerful, as walking. Recent research suggests that not just the duration, but also the pace of your walk can help improve ...