The magic number shows up on smartwatches, fitness apps and office step challenges. For many, hitting 10,000 steps in a day has become a marker of good health — a goal that prompts post-dinner walks, ...

Here's what experts say about the 10k number and how this applies to your life. Now, a new scientific analysis in The Lancet Public Health officially confirms that this lofty steps count goal isn’t ...

I’ll start this article with a strong caveat — I’m not a personal trainer or a walking coach, I’m a fitness editor and enthusiast, who reviews gear and tests new workouts for a living. Like the rest ...

When it comes to exercise, walking is one of the easiest (and the cheapest!) low-impact options out there. We all know that heart health is important, and the best way to keep your ticker happy is ...

In a fitness world obsessed with counting steps, researchers have discovered a potentially game-changing way to interpret the data already collected by your smartwatch. The new measurement—Daily Heart ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re anything like me, walking is your preferred method of transportation. Not only is it accessible ...

(NEXSTAR) — You’ve likely been told you need to get thousands and thousands of steps a day, causing you to frequently check your smartwatch to make sure you hit that benchmark. If the 10,000 steps ...