The 10,000 steps target is perhaps the most widely adopted health guideline in the world that was never actually derived from research. Its origin traces to a 1960s Japanese pedometer marketing ...

How often had I been walking for the number, rather than the enjoyment of it?

10K is a nice round number—but it's not a magic one.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Step counts have an inconsistent relationship with weight loss. Jose carlos cerdeno martinez/Moment via Getty Images Over the last ...

What started as a fitness challenge quickly became a lesson in routine and recovery.

While some of these apps have paid subscriptions, you don't need one to get an Apple Watch widget. The key piece when setting ...

A new study suggests that where you live could influence your step count. Boosting step count can be beneficial for your health in a number of ways. Here's what the study found, and other ways to reap ...

Taking that often-cited 10,000 steps a day—or even slightly fewer—may indeed be enough to improve your health, a new study suggests. That step count is equivalent to walking roughly four miles, ...

Fitness trackers are small devices that monitor your health and wellness. They’re convenient and can be used for different purposes, such as counting your steps. If you’re not inclined to take long ...

Smart watches and various fitness trackers have made it easier than ever to count your steps, with many of them citing 10,000 steps per day as the golden standard. The watches are a good way to ...

A CSCS coach explains the 60-second walking test after 60, how to do it, and what your step count says about fitness.

From pricey wearable devices to your phone, it has never been easier to track your daily physical activity, or lack of it. And if you're like many Americans — and spend 9-plus hours sitting everyday — ...