I walk 10,000 steps a day. Here’s the gear I use to stay motivated and pain-free

I’m a fitness editor who walks at least 10,000 steps a day. Here are my favorite walking shoes, step-tracking watch and other gear I use to keep moving without any pain.
Newsweek

Is 5,000 Steps a Day Enough? Scientists Weigh In

How many steps do you really need to take in a day to stay healthy? While we are often told that 10,000 steps is the gold standard for a healthy lifestyle, reaching this target can be no easy feat.
NPR

Counting steps for health? Here's how many you really need

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 nine-plus hours sitting every day ...
Women's Health

How Many Miles Is 10,000 Steps? Here's How Far You Need To Walk To Hit That Number

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? We're going to cut right to the chase: Logistically speaking, 10,000 steps a ...
Today

There are 2,000 steps in a mile. But here's why taking more may be healthier

There are approximately 2,000 steps in one mile. Learn the factors that influence how many steps we take — and why taking more steps per mile may be healthier. Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our ...
Los Angeles Times

Is walking 10,000 steps a legit fitness goal or a marketing myth?

The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation. Research now shows health gains can start with far fewer steps — as low as 2,500 ...
CNN

As few as 4,000 steps a day can reduce your risk of death, but more is better

“The more steps you walk, the better the effects on your health, and every increase of steps by 500-1000 steps/day may be associated with significant mortality reductions,” first author Dr. Maciej ...
The New York Times

How Many Steps Do You Really Need in a Day?

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 ...
Time

9 Ways to Squeeze in More Steps Every Day

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 ...
Women's Health

10,000 Steps A Day Isn't Backed By Science—Here's How Much Walking To Do For Overall Health

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? If you’re anything like me, walking is your preferred method of transportation ...
USA Today

How many steps are in a mile? Here's the average, but it depends on your stride.

Whether you’re getting your step count from a Fitbit, an Apple Watch or your cell phone, it’s likely you’ve been more aware of your physical activity lately. However you’re logging your steps, the ...