What’s Hot, What’s Not in exercise and fitness

Hot: Tracking your steps with a pedometer
Not: Stepping on the scale every waking minute to track each half-pound

Tuck the tiny gadget into the top of your pantyhose and go about your day — it’ll do all the hard work for you. Some of the higher-end models not only monitor the number of steps but also feature calorie estimates, timers, speed estimators and pulse rate readers. Remember to opt for the stairs instead of the elevator on your post-lunch trek back to the office!