How to increase step count on iPhone? Popular topics and practical tips on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, health management has become a hot topic on social platforms, especially the step recording function. Many Apple phone users have reported that their step count is inaccurate or want to increase their step count through legal means. This article will provide you with detailed solutions based on hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days, and attach data on popular health topics.
1. Top 5 hot health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days

| Ranking | topic | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is 10,000 steps a day really scientific? | 28.5 | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Apple/Huawei bracelet step count comparison | 19.2 | Zhihu, Bilibili |
| 3 | How to improve your daily step record | 15.7 | Douyin, Kuaishou |
| 4 | Alternatives to exercise steps at home | 12.3 | WeChat, Keep |
| 5 | Step Challenge Social Event | 9.8 | QQ, Alipay |
2. 6 ways to increase the number of steps on your iPhone
1. Calibrate the motion sensor
open"Health" APP > Browse > Activity data > Step count > Data sources and access permissions, make sure the iPhone's built-in "Motion & Fitness" is turned on, and regularly walk in a straight line outdoors for 20 minutes to calibrate the sensor.
2. Enable background refresh of “Fitness Records”
enterSettings > General > Background APP Refresh, enable "Health" and "Fitness Record" permissions to avoid missing steps.
3. Use third-party APP to assist recording
| APP name | Feature Highlights | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Lepower | Manually add steps | iOS 12+ |
| Pedometer++ | Real-time step count widget | iOS 14+ |
| StepsApp | Sync Apple Health data | iOS 13+ |
4. Manually add health data (be cautious)
in"Health" APP >Browse >Activity data >Step count >Add data, the number of steps can be entered manually, but excessive modification may affect the credibility of the data.
5. Utilization of “walker” devices (disputed method)
Physical pedometers can increase step count by simulating movement, but some social platform activities may detect abnormal data.
6. Participate in step challenge incentives
Join activities such as Alipay's "Walking Donation" and WeChat sports rankings to increase actual exercise volume through social motivation.
3. Precautions
• Depends on Apple mobile phone step count statisticsM coprocessor, it is recommended to carry your mobile phone with you
• More than 100,000 steps in a single day may trigger system flags
• Third-party APPs need to be authorized to access “health” data and pay attention to privacy protection
Through the above methods, you can manage your step records more scientifically. However, health experts suggest that real exercise is still the preferred way to increase step count, and the recently popular "intermittent walking method" (walking for 5 minutes every hour of sitting) is also worth trying.
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