Tracking your fitness has never been easier and there is a wealth of smartwatches, wearables and smartphone apps that will help you log everything from your daily training runs to detailed health ...

As wearable fitness trackers become increasingly popular, more people are taking a closer look at their daily steps. And it seems to be paying off. According to the American Council on Exercise, ...

Every day for the past decade, I’ve tried to dethrone the family walking champ: my 67-year-old dad. Despite my youthful advantage—he has more than 30 years on me, as he’s quick to point out—I haven’t ...

A new study suggests reaching 7,000 daily steps provides many of the same health benefits as 10,000 steps a day. Researchers have found taking 7,000 steps reduces the risk of several health conditions ...

Well-designed steps create a great first impression, and when properly built, they will last for years. Popular Mechanics Senior Designer Michael Stillwell and his father Tony Stillwell recently ...

On average, 3.6k of you ask Google for advice on 'How many steps to lose weight?' every month, so we're here to clear up the confusion. Whether you're not convinced 10,000 steps is working for you (or ...

Walking regularly has many benefits. It’s an easy and cost-effective form of physical activity, plus, taking enough steps each day could benefit your health by reducing your risk of depression, aiding ...

How many steps should you really take in a day? We're often told that 10,000 steps is the gold standard for keeping healthy. But where does this number actually come from, and is it accurate?

You may not need as many steps as you thought. Ten thousand steps per day has been widely recommended as the standard benchmark for physical activity — but a new study suggests that just 7,000 could ...

A new study identifies the right number to reap the health benefits of walking. By Simar Bajaj Walking 10,000 steps a day has long been a fitness cliché. But new research suggests that the health ...