Jun 28th, 2008 · Staffers in Sen. Ted Stevens' (R-AL) office have won first place in a fitness competition on Capitol Hill by walking over 6,000 miles. Over the past six weeks, staffers of senators and representatives have been wearing pedometers to track their steps in an effort to improve fitness.
May 16th, 2005 · A pedometer is a small gadget that clips onto your hip and counts steps. These days, millions of people are using them, as public health campaigns and for-profit diet plans urge a daily target of 10,000 steps. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports on how this goal was set -- and whether it's worth following.
May 16th, 2005 · Commentator Judy Muller tries out a pedometer and becomes preoccupied with counting her steps.