"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." At this point, it's practically common knowledge that the ideal daily step count is 10,000 steps, right?

Many people consider that walking 10,000 steps is essential to their fitness goals. But is it really the best use of your time that is already stretched too thin between home and work life? The answer ...

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 health and fitness world is full of arbitrary metrics like these, despite the research often saying otherwise. The origin of some of these numbers can be surprising. In 1965, a Japanese company ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re anything like me, walking is your preferred method of transportation. Not only is it accessible and free, but it’s ...

A study led by the University of Sydney suggests that walking 7,000 steps a day offers similar health benefits to walking 10,000, across several outcomes. Led by Professor Melody Ding from the School ...