Step counts are the total daily sum of steps taken by an individual through voluntary or involuntary effort. It is a good indicator of your activity levels throughout the day. Steps collected through brisk walks can be a good way to down regulate after a stressful work day
They also have benefits for improving cardiovascular health Having higher step activity through the day increases the body’s Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT), which is a major contributor to calories expended by the body
You cannot compensate for 23 hours of inactivity in a day with 1 hour of exercise. For someone trying to lose fat, this aligns well with adding to the calorie deficit created through food. One ends up extending their deficit substantially with minimum effort. Tracking steps and hitting your step target becomes significant here
Your step target is set based on the pace of the program you choose. The pace of the program is also a measure of your willingness to put in the effort. You will be assigned a higher step goal on an aggressive pace and a lower step goal on an easy pace.