Ever feel that buzz or ding from your smartwatch on your wrist, reminding you that you haven’t hit your step goal yet? From smartwatches to fitness apps, the 10,000-step goal is everywhere. That ...

Recent research from a 2026 University of Sydney study tracking 72,000 people found that ...

(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 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Let’s be honest. You’ve tried the high-intensity garbage. Those expensive, grueling workouts? They trash your ...

How do you measure the value of a step? A common goal for many people over the last 60 years has become 10,000 steps a day for better health. The problem is … it’s a myth decades in the making. A team ...

If you’re looking for an easy, inexpensive, and low-impact exercise, walking is the way to go. Pounding the pavement won’t cost you a penny, and getting your steps in can be a massive game-changer for ...

If you’ve ever tracked your steps with a wearable fitness tracker, a smartwatch, or the pedometer built into your phone, you likely have, at one point or another, strived to reach 10,000 steps a day.

Here’s good news if your fitness tracker is stressing you out: New research suggests you can clock way less than 10,000 steps a day and still reap some major health rewards. That’s the major takeaway ...

The time it takes to walk 10,000 steps will vary from person to person. It can depend on various factors, including a person’s stride length, pace, and step intensity. Older research suggests that ...