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The fitness community regularly touts the health benefits of getting in 10,000 steps per day. But a new study says that a good deal fewer steps can still deliver significant benefits, including a 47% reduction in dying prematurely.

Motors have been added to bikes, skateboards and kayaks … so how about just slapping a couple to your legs? That's what the Z1 knee exoskeleton does, offering a 50% boost in the wearer's calf and thigh strength while reducing knee pressure by 200%.

The Lopifit might look like an oversized electric kick scooter, but it's also got a treadmill built into the footboard. You can walk while you ride, so you actually get your steps in while you speedily commute to your destination.

Not all physical activities are created equal when it comes to a good night's sleep. A new study has uncovered the four practices that can significantly help different aspects of sleep disorders, without medical intervention. And they're all free.

The increase in dog ownership has seen an associated increase in dog-walking-related injuries, which can impose a substantial financial burden on the healthcare system, according to a new study. Helpfully, there are easy ways to avoid injury.

The simple act of walking every day can significantly reduce a person’s risk of developing chronic low back pain, according to a new study. But, its effectiveness depends on how long you walk for, and the speed at which you walk.

Scientists have developed smart insoles that accurately measure the forces created when a foot hits the ground in the real world. The tech has a range of applications, from assisting in rehabilitating patients to helping athletes prevent injuries.

Researchers have developed technology that allows people to do common smartphone tasks – listen to music, take a phone call, and order food – all by making simple, not-too-socially-awkward gestures with their feet while they’re walking.

Two patients with spinal injuries have seen improvements in their ability to walk again, thanks to deep brain stimulation. Intriguingly, the therapy targets a region of the brain that normally isn’t associated with motor skills.

The CyberPad is a compact treadmill designed to fit easily under a standing desk so you can get a workout while working, with an angular design inspired by the “iconic Tesla CyberTruck.”

The fastest any human has ever run on record was Usain Bolt. He was clocked at a ridiculously quick 27.79 mph (44.72 km/h) when he ran a 9.58-second 100-meter dash. Two-legged robots can run even faster, and it looks really weird.

Carnegie Mellon spinoff Shift Robotics has launched a lighter, quieter version of its strap-on powered wheels first introduced as a Kickstarter in 2022. Like the originals, the Moonwalkers Aero are designed to give users a powered boost as they walk.