For clarification, the March 2025 update changes to the steps algorithm were supposed to increase accuracy for step counting in more challenging situations. Such as running or walking when pushing ...

Newer devices are adding heart rate sensors, oxygen monitors, and even skin temperature trackers to refine calorie estimates.

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 ...

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.

While many people aim for 10,000 steps a day, new research finds 7,000 daily steps can provide meaningful health improvements and may be a more "realistic" goal.

Oura’s step-counting algorithm has been completely overhauled to behave more like a pedometer, powered by machine learning to better distinguish steps from general ring movement.