From walking pads to smart watches, these tools can help you maintain consistent movement throughout the day without requiring a major lifestyle change.

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 ...

Daunted by the concept of 10,000 steps? Not to worry, a new study finds that 7,000 might be enough for a host of important health benefits. From cancer to heart disease, the risk of a host of chronic ...

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 ...

Researchers say that 10,000 steps may not be needed for “better health.” A recent study found that 7,000 steps a day may be enough to boost wellbeing. Experts explain the findings and how walking may ...

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?

There's growing evidence that getting your steps in really does count, but you may not need to hit 10,000 steps a day to gain health benefits, according to a new study. The number of steps a person ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests you may not have to walk 10,000 steps daily to receive health benefits — 2,500 steps per day may be enough. Igor Alecsander/Getty Images Taking more steps per ...