A scholarly resource must be written by a scholar - an expert in the field, usually with a PhD or equivalent qualifications. Scholarly resources usually tell you about the author, so that you can assess whether s/he is a reliable expert on the information presented.
Walkmeter uses GPS to measure the distance of your walks and hikes outdoors. It functions much like a stopwatch. Open the app, tap Start, and use Lap when you want to log an interval. It maps your walk, and you can view time, speed, distance, and pace as you walk.
Since then, the suggestion has been studied and found to have significant health benefits, especially for people who live a more sedentary life. Walking 10,000 steps equates to about five miles a day, which is quite an increase for those who sit at a desk all day. It comes out to about 90 active minutes a day, which is three times the amount recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Instead, it recommends adults engage in 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, such as brisk walking.