But the single most critical factor in employing a pedometer is setting a step goal, Bravata said. In fact, those who wore one but didn't set a goal did not increase their physical activity, she said.

Pedometers, also called step counters, clip to a belt or waistband and count the steps the wearer takes during the day. They range in price from $5 to $60, with simple yet reliable models costing ...

Pedometers record steps by generating an impulse when the foot strikes the ground. That impulse counts as one step on a digital screen, a more accurate method than that used by earlier mechanical ...

How many steps do you take in a day? If you wear a pedometer -- which counts every step or bounce you take -- you can find out for sure. And it's a good number to know. Fitness experts say that ...

Hey guys, Mrs. Foolery wants a step counter (aka pedometer) for Christmas, in an effort to get into better shape for hiking next summer. Is there anyone in the Lounge who has experience with ...

Purpose To determine the effects of breast cancer–specific print materials and step pedometers on physical activity (PA) and quality of life (QoL) in breast cancer survivors. Patients and Methods ...

The Sydney study found the biggest health benefits occur between zero and 7,000 steps. Beyond that, the benefits level off ...