Step counting has been a time-honored fitness metric for decades, even if the 10,000-step rule of thumb was based on a Japanese marketing strategy rather than anything resembling science. The older ...

Just like a camera, the best pedometer is the one you always have with you. Pedometers can provide step count data and calculate key metrics like total distance traveled and calories. They come in a ...

It seems really weird to think back to a time when your mobile phone couldn’t do the jobs of a dozen other devices. Now that smartphones have supplanted everything from compasses and Rolodexes to ...

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Accuracy for conventional pedometers and cell phone apps was measured against a manual step counter; for GPS watches, it was measured against a professional-grade measuring wheel that gauges distance ...

There’s a trend in corporate America that has employees wear a step counter — technically a pedometer — and compete in teams to see who can get the most number of steps. We wonder how many people ...

Everyone’s favorite diet app, MyFitnessPal, is adding a pedometer function to really amp up the anxiety wellness. The new feature, called Steps, allows users to track their steps directly through ...

Walking is a really simple, and a really good form of exercise. If you’re not exactly a person who goes to the gym, or does any sports on the side, you should at least walk a lot. Walking is extremely ...