Postmenopausal women who are given an activity level goal for the week end up getting more activity when using a Fitbit than a traditional pedometer, according to a new study. The Fitbit devices are ...

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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 ...

Experts have found that people who use pedometers to count their steps as part of a 12-week walking programme, can have a healthier, more active lifestyle three to four years later. Experts have found ...

What started out as a simple pedometer to track steps has evolved into wearable devices that monitor everything from heart rate to sleep patterns. Fitness trackers are a simple way to understand many ...