Pedometers

Please note: The Centers for Disease Control says a good goal is to walk 10,000 steps a day. Which pedometers can accurately help you keep track of your steps? Consumers Reports rated the following pedometers as the most accurate pedometers at the best values. These make great gifts, whether for yourself or for your friends, colleagues or your entire staff.

Pocket Pedometer (Model: HJ-720ITC)
ASIN B000MN92WM
OMRON
(click below for the very best currently available price for this item)

Your path to better health is just steps away.

Consumer Reports recommends the pedometers from Omron! This one is Omron's most technologically advanced pedometer, model HJ-720ITC.

This model was ranked as #1 by Money Magazine. This model now includes Omron Health Management Software to help you track days, weeks, months and years of exercise. Simply connect the pedometer with its USB connection to your PC to begin tracking your health today. The pedometer measures steps, aerobic steps (10 minutes or more of continuous movement), calories and distance. Features include:

The unique dual sensor technology lets you carry your pedometer in your pocket or bag
Measures steps, aerobic movement, calories and distance
Separately displays aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously
7 day history lets you review a full week of exercise
Resets at midnight automatically so it's ready to go every morning
Large display
Clock
Detachable belt holder and security strap
View user manual here (pdf)

The advantage of this Omron model over the one listed below is that the one above has software for your PC, memorizes several weeks of step history and is the most accurate one when placed simply in your pocket. The lower priced one below does not come with software.

Premium Pedometer: Model HJ112
ASIN B0000U1OCI
OMRON
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Consumer Reports recommends the Premium Pedometer from Omron! It's easy to use. And, an added plus, it measures calories as well as miles and steps:

View the user manual here
Counts footsteps and aerobic steps while you walk or work out
Tracks distance traveled in miles along with amount of calories burned
Lustrous metallic lightweight design with detachable holder and spring clip
Advanced technology provides added flexibility to count steps while pedometer is placed in your pocket or clipped to your belt
Monitor your time with AM/PM clock
7 day memory function
2.9" x 2" x 0.5"
One year warranty from Omron
Omron is the maker of many reliable medical products that you may already be familiar with

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