A $20 fitness gadget stood up to multiple research studies, helping people walk an additional mile each day — but only if they logged their steps. Those who did lowered their blood pressure and lost a ...

The study revealed how long you need to walk for in one go to reap the benefits of walking for heart health, and how fast you ...

Pedometers range from ultra-simple devices to high-tech smartwatches. (Omron, Garmin, 3DFitBud) Need a nudge to move more? The best pedometer can be your pocket-sized coach and cheerleader, making ...

A new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests 4,000 steps a day, at least three times a week, can help you ...

Walking can help pave the way to fitness. But are you taking enough steps to get results? Using a pedometer can help you set and achieve fitness goals. A pedometer can offer motivation and ...

How many steps do you take in a day? If you wear a pedometer -- which counts every step or bounce you take -- you can find out for sure. And it's a good number to know. Fitness experts say that kids ...

We Americans love our gadgets. But enough to energize our sedentary ways? That's the idea behind "10,000 steps," a fitness philosophy that suggests we'd all be healthier if we'd take at least 10,000 ...

The 10,000-step daily target may be more myth than medical mandate. New studies suggest that 7,000 steps — or even less — could offer substantial health benefits.