A $20 fitness gadget stood up to multiple research studies, helping people walk an additional mile each day — but only if they logged their steps. Those who did lowered their blood pressure and lost a ...

Almost half of American adults don’t meet recommended weekly physical activity levels, but new BYU research suggests a surprisingly simple way to help increase exercise time: just strap on an activity ...

According to a new study conducted by researchers at Brigham Young University, wearing a step-tracker is an easy way to get more steps in per day — even if you don’t look at it. The study found that ...

The study revealed how long you need to walk for in one go to reap the benefits of walking for heart health, and how fast you ...

How many steps do you take in a day? If you wear a pedometer -- which counts every step or bounce you take -- you can find out for sure. And it's a good number to know. Fitness experts say that kids ...

Walking can help pave the way to fitness. But are you taking enough steps to get results? Using a pedometer can help you set and achieve fitness goals. A pedometer can offer motivation and ...

Hey guys, Mrs. Foolery wants a step counter (aka pedometer) for Christmas, in an effort to get into better shape for hiking next summer. Is there anyone in the Lounge who has experience with ...

A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease.

WHAT I TRIED A 10,000-step-a-day walking program, touted by experts as a relatively easy way to control weight and improve fitness and overall health. WHY I TRIED IT It fit my philosophy: Tackle life ...

DECATUR, Ill. (AP) -- Who knew wearing a pager-sized gadget on your hip could be so addictive? "It's really kind of fun," said Susan Rasar. "I would put it on and check it every 10 minutes." Rasar, a ...

Almost half of American adults don’t meet recommended weekly physical activity levels, but new research from Brigham Young University suggests a surprisingly simple way to help increase exercise time: ...