Do you really need to hit 10,000 steps per day to unlock health benefits? Denise Lum shares a 2025 meta-analysis that investigates the step count linked to a lower risk of all-cause mortality, ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT The 10,000-step goal is a general guideline, but ideal step counts vary based on age, ...

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 ...

Researchers say choosing a way to measure progress on exercise should align with personal preferences. They report that people who exercise the most live the longest and have a lower risk of ...

Your body is the living, breathing vehicle you rely on to navigate your life, so maintaining mobility is an essential part of your overall well-being. Unfortunately, one-size-fits-all workouts often ...

Pretty much everyone has an opinion on how many steps you should take in a day. My Oura ring sets a goal based on how much rest I got the night before—and influencers online always seem to be peddling ...

If some days it’s easier to reach your step goals than others, you may still be protecting yourself against cardiovascular disease and early death, according to a new study. For women older than 60 in ...

You've probably heard getting at least 10,000 steps is crucial to maintaining your health. But how did we decide on that number... and is it really accurate?

If you equate step aerobics with leg warmers and spandex, well, you’re not wrong—but you’re stuck in the 1980s version of it. As TikTok videos that have amassed millions of views show, the retro ...

Ten thousand steps for exercise and health, much like ten thousand hours to become an “expert,” are magic quantifications passed down without clear origins. Some researchers sought some scientific ...