For clarification, the March 2025 update changes to the steps algorithm were supposed to increase accuracy for step counting in more challenging situations.

Step counting has been a vital feature missing from Whoop's arsenal of functions until now. An upcoming update will bring the feature.

The Apple Health algorithm works around the concept of a ‘priority’ device. This priority device’s steps are then used in all instances except where that device is completely unavailable.

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.