MINNEAPOLIS — Finding the best way to exercise is different from person to person. So too is how they measure progress along the way. To help you create an efficient workout regimen, we wanted to know, what's a better way of measuring exercise: Steps or time? Good Question.
Counting on the clock or with each stride, two forms of tracking, ultimately, with the same goal. "Regardless if it's time or steps, I think everyone should be doing it," said Zack Quaderer, a personal trainer with Life Time. "It's dependent person to person," said Quaderer, when asked if steps or time is a better way to measure exercise.
He notes that some people might not have step-tracking devices. "I think the overarching thing that I try to get across is let's just get out and move a little bit." U.
S. guidelines suggest adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week. But with the advent of wearable step-tracking technology in recent years, researchers wanted to compare which was best.
A study had thousands of women in their early 60s count their steps from 2011 to 2015 while others tracked time. They also received annual health checkups during and in the years after the study. It found that no matter the measurement, those who exercised at a higher level lowered their risk of early death or cardiovascular disease.
The study also noted that steps aren't always a great way to measure exercise, since some people might prefer activities like swimming or biking. Sports.
