The easiest way to count your steps if walking more is your 2025 resolution
We all know walking's beneficial. Numerous studies have proven just how worthwhile getting your steps in is, with research showing 10,000 a day is ideal but as few as 4,000 is enough to boost your health.
3DFitBud Simple Step Counter Walking 3D Pedometer
Google Fitbit Inspire 3 Activity Tracker
Oura Ring Gen3 Heritage Health & Fitness Tracker Smart Ring
Apple Watch Series 10 GPS 42mm Jet Black Sport Band
It's an appealing form of exercise as we all do it without thinking - and it's free. Plus, the wellbeing advantages include improving mood, reducing stress and anxiety and helping us to sleep better.
So, if walking more is on your 2025 to-do list, here's how you can stay on top of your daily tally - without having to bother with keeping count in your head.
Ways to count your steps
Utilise Apple's Health app
Apple Health will count your total steps per day and distance travelled. This app should already be built in to your iPhone or Apple device, so there’s no need to download anything else.
... and other free apps
Fitbit App Mobile Tracker. You don’t need to own a Fitbit to use the Fitbit app. The Fitbit app can be used to track your walking workouts with GPS as well as your daily steps using the motion sensor on your phone.
MapMyWalk GPS for iPhone, Android or Windows. MapMyWalk allows you to see the time spent walking, distance, pace, speed, elevation, and calories burned.
Google Fit, which you can download on the App Store, will track your steps and distance travelled.
Leap Fitness Step Counter A very simple app to track you daily and weekly step count. This app doesn’t require a login or GPS so won’t drain your battery and you can download it on the App Store.
Use a pedometer
Pedometers come in all shapes and sizes, and modern designs offer all sorts of clever features in addition to basic step-tracking.
Available to shop in eight colours, this simple and easy to use pedometer is a great way to track how many steps you're making. And with a full screen display, you can clearly read the numbers at a glance.
Invest in a wearable fitness tracker
If you're interested in something that does more than just count your steps, then there's plenty of routes you can go down when it comes to wearable fitness trackers.
Most fitness wearables will record step count, log exercise and other activities, as well as monitor your heart rate. Some even let you send texts, take calls, and listen to music and podcasts.
You can shop them in a range of shapes and sizes, too. Smart watches are a popular choice with big-name brands like Apple and Fitbit producing various styles, but you can also opt for something small and less obtrusive, like a smart ring, if you prefer.
This particular Fitbit has up to 10 days of battery life, and comes with a whole host of features including 24/7 heart rate, automatic exercise tracking, reminders to move and more.
This revolutionary smart ring works alongside the world-class personal health Oura App to provide members with accurate and personalised daily health data, insights, and guidance.
Enjoy advanced fitness and health features with Apple's latest watch model, designed with a larger display, thinner and lighter frame and faster charging.
Read more about walking and weight loss:
The NHS walking plan is one of 'easiest ways' to lose weight and be active (Surrey Live, 6-min read)
Scientists say walking this much could add 11 years to your life (Country Living, 3-min read)
Study reveals exactly how many steps you need to walk a day, and it's not 10,000 (Yahoo Life UK, 4-min read)
