How Does Fitbit Track Steps? Fitbit uses a 3-axis accelerometer along with a step counting algorithm to keep track of your movements.

Counting steps is easy using a phone, a wearable or a fitness tracker. And scientists have lots of data to figure out how ...

Why Counting Steps Is Important Counting the number of steps you walk every day can help keep you accountable.

Is your daily step count or the number of minutes spent exercising a better measure of health and fitness? A new study has answers.

But when it comes to assessing fitness or cardiovascular disease risk, counting steps might not be enough. Combining steps and average heart rate (as measured by a smart device) could be a better ...

The sweet spot: A review of data from more than 160,000 adults worldwide found that hitting 7,000 steps daily was linked to ...

For clarification, the March 2025 update changes to the steps algorithm were supposed to increase accuracy for step counting in more challenging situations.

Counting steps is easy using a phone, a wearable or a fitness tracker. And scientists have lots of data to figure out how many daily steps you need to improve your health. Here's what they've found.