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 ...

The Air Force's new physical fitness assessments will start counting sooner than originally planned, and the service will give airmen another option for how they perform their cardiovascular ...

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 ...

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'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 ...

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 ...

If you think doing household chores will save you a trip to the gym, you might want to think again. A new study from Northern Ireland finds that people who report housework as part of their weekly ...