The Sesame Street character known as The Count would love modern exercise. That’s because there is a lot of counting. But should we count the steps or the time we spend when it comes to chasing ...

Dedicated to your 10,000 steps? This simple feature aligns your step count to your body ...

Many people measure their physical activity by the amount of time they spend exercising, but new research makes a case that counting steps is similarly beneficial. Meeting fitness goals measured by ...

You probably know zero exercise is not enough and that going for a walk every day is generally a good thing. And if you’re training for a marathon, you’ll be on your feet for a couple hours of hard ...

Walking burns calories, gets your heart rate up, and counts toward your exercise minutes for the week. But it's not always ...

Counting calories, joining a gym, and taking part in exercise programmes are popular methods used by people in the UK who want to shed some pounds, but they seem to be fairly ineffective strategies, ...

Lugging clothes to a laundromat, missing the bus and having to walk, or rushing from room to room tidying up before having people over for dinner aren’t typically fuel for a humblebrag. However, it’s ...

You're likely burning calories, raising your heart rate and building your strength by carrying out everyday activities without even realising it. (Getty Images) A new survey looking at the long-term ...

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. You probably know zero ...