If you pay people for achievable increases in their daily physical activity, they will continue to be more active for months after the rewards are withdrawn.

Once you’ve decided to start exercising, start slowly and build your exercise routine up over weeks and months.

There’s no indication that we will go back to the days without smartphones, so why not use them to address promote physical activity?

To be effective for exercise, walking needs to be of at least moderate intensity. For many, this is a brisk walk.

Only about 20-40 minutes of physical activity a day seems to eliminate most health risks associated with sitting.

Wellness programs failed to make a difference in health measures, such as improved blood sugar, blood pressure or how much employers spent on health care.

Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, a good pair of shoes can protect your feet and keep you running.

Determining an optimal heart rate for exercise depends on your exercise goal, age, and current fitness level.

New research suggests that doing lots of light-intensity physical activities reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease.