Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Key Takeaways Tracking your steps helps ensure you get enough physical activity ...

Each person's step goals can vary depending on age, fitness level, and health goals. Mental health, social support, and ...

Interventions using wearables or smartphones to track daily movement were shown to significantly boost physical activity among patients with a history of heart disease and stroke, researchers reported ...

Sitting all day might not be as damaging as once feared—if you’re willing to move more. A massive study tracking over 72,000 people found that simply increasing daily steps can significantly reduce ...

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

In the current fitness zeitgeist, walking is king. Of all physical activities, it’s one of the most accessible, thanks to its beginner-friendly nature and low impact on the joints. For most ...

A new international analysis suggests there may be a surprisingly simple secret to keeping weight off after dieting: walking about 8,500 steps a day. Researchers found that people who boosted their ...

When you think of counting your steps or tracking your sleep, you're probably going to think of attaching a smartwatch or some other wearable to your wrist—but you can actually monitor a bunch of ...

Share on Pinterest A new study demonstrates that 8,500 daily steps is the sweet spot for weight management. Stewart Cohen/Getty Images Walking 8,500 steps per day can help people maintain weight loss ...