Some wearable activity trackers can keep a fairly accurate count of steps for older people with ambulatory issues who use canes or walkers, but a few underestimate steps by a large margin, a recent ...

Over the last decade, smartphones have become ubiquitous not just for sending texts and staying abreast of news, but also for monitoring daily activity levels. Among the most common, and arguably the ...

Share on Pinterest A new study looks at how exercise is measured. Tom Werner / Getty Images Step counts and minutes are both useful ways to measure physical activity, a new study suggests. A greater ...

Tracking your daily steps is a simple yet effective way to monitor your physical activity and stay motivated toward your fitness goals. Whether you're aiming to lose weight, boost your fitness, or ...

There are no strict rules about how many steps a person needs per day. However, making efforts to increase their average daily step count may help people reach their health and fitness goals. Using ...