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 ...

"No intervals, no intensity, just consistency at a conversational pace," says Smart Fit Method co-founder Connor Darnbrough ...

A CSCS coach explains the 60-second walking test after 60, how to do it, and what your step count says about fitness.

Just for good measure, researchers at a Boston hospital have determined whether it’s better to measure exercise goals in minutes or steps. “We recognized that existing physical activity guidelines ...

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 ...

Find out how wearable devices are reshaping heart care, with research showing users gain nearly 1,100 extra steps and more ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I first tried the ...

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 ...

Doctors say physical activity is crucial to prevent a further heart attack or stroke in people with cardiovascular disease.