Overview

• A Nature study of 5,424 Argus app users found that relocating to higher Walk Score U.S. cities increased average daily steps by about 1,100.
• Relocations to very walkable cities like New York produced an average jump of roughly 1,400 steps per day.
• The share of movers meeting U.S. physical activity guidelines rose from 21.5 percent before relocation to 42.5 percent afterward.
• Most of the step increase was at moderate-to-brisk intensity (100–130 steps per minute), underscoring the importance of walking pace.
• Complementary analyses show health gains plateau near 7,000 steps daily, prompting experts to advocate for revised step targets and equitable urban planning measures.