Steps App Blog

Stories and tips from the team that builds Steps.

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10,000 Steps in Paris: See the City, Skip the Gym

Paris isn't just a feast for the eyes — it's one for your feet too

Paris isn’t just a feast for the eyes — it’s one for your feet too. The city was built for walking, from the wide 19th-century boulevards to the maze of cobblestoned side streets and riverside…

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From Couch to 5K: How Small Steps Turn Into Big Wins

The psychology, physiology, and quiet power of starting where you are

The “Couch to 5K” movement began as a simple idea: take someone who hasn’t run in years (or ever), and get them across a 5-kilometer finish line in just nine weeks. But beneath its minimalist plan…

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10 Fun Ways to Hit 10,000 Steps a Day

Even If You're Stuck at a Desk

You’ve probably heard the magic number — 10,000 steps a day. It sounds simple enough, but for anyone working long hours at a desk or juggling a busy schedule, hitting that target can feel more like…

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The Science Behind Step Counting

Why Tracking Your Steps Actually Works

Step counting isn’t just a fitness trend — it’s a behavioral science success story. For decades, researchers have studied how tracking small, measurable actions can lead to big changes in health.…

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