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 ...

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 ...

Researchers say regular exercise can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and counting steps as well as logging time are both good way to keep track of daily exercise ...

Counting the number of steps taken may be an easier way of keeping track of physical activity than calculating time spent exercising.

Are you a big guy who wants a faster 40? Don't count your steps — count their steps. Ask the fastest athlete on your team to run a 40 and count the number of steps he needs to finish. The total ...

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.