The goal of taking 10,000 steps a day came from the brand name of a Japanese pedometer called the "Manpo-kei," which means ...

Walking pads have become a popular way for many people with sedentary jobs to get in a few extra steps during their workday. These minimalist treadmills fit under your desk, making it possible to get ...

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 ...

The 10K balloon is beginning to deflate, as more and more people realize it’s not necessarily a step count worth aiming for. Why? Because 10,000 is an arbitrary number. As one expert explains, walking ...