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 ...

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 ...

A $20 fitness gadget stood up to multiple research studies, helping people walk an additional mile each day — but only if they logged their steps. Those who did lowered their blood pressure and lost a ...

Walking to the train every day may seem like the most tedious part of your morning commute, but all those steps can really add up to the perfect amount of daily physical activity. Heck, if you add in ...

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 ...

Need to get moving? Purchasing a pedometer can be a step in the right direction. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, more than two dozen studies have shown the use of ...

Hey guys, Mrs. Foolery wants a step counter (aka pedometer) for Christmas, in an effort to get into better shape for hiking next summer. Is there anyone in the Lounge who has experience with ...

My phone is on me at all times to make sure I don't miss a step (my goal is 11,000). And I'm not alone in my pursuit of a daily step goal. Step counters are built into all iPhones (check out the ...

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