Aerobic fitness is a good predictor of heart health and longevity. So, how often should you exercise? And for how long to get ...

Whether you're looking for a form of low-impact exercise, a physical activity to help clear your mind or simply a way-quite literally-to stretch your legs, walking has you covered. (It's no surprise ...

Physical activity doesn’t need to be intense or lengthy to reap the mood-boosting benefits — including lowering the risk of ...

On average, Americans take just under 5,000 steps a day. It’s a concerning number, given that public-health researchers consider a daily step count of less than 5,000 to be sedentary, and sedentary ...

Most of us have heard you need 10,000 steps a day to stave off health problems, but new research is finding that number is not necessary — though more is always better. How many steps should you take ...

Physical activity is necessary if you want to live a longer, healthier life — and if you’re trying to lose weight, the health benefits of an activity as simple as walking are remarkable. According to ...

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

For some people trying to lose weight, they might find that they've plateaued and wonder if there is anything they can add to their workout routine to jumpstart their metabolism. Enjoying a ...

Japanese walking this. Hot Pilates that. Trendy workouts may be top of mind, but one question always remains: How much exercise per week do you actually need to be healthy? While you might think it’s ...

Despite how vital it is to our existence, most of us rarely think about our heartbeat until, say, a surge of adrenaline causes it to flutter in our chest. Beats are also faster in moments of stress or ...