A Look at Digital Walking and Jogging Pedometers

To increase the amount of exercise you do each day have you considered using a pedometer? These are simple devices that count the steps you take throughout the day. Once you have a baseline for your average steps a then you can start to slowly increase the number of steps you take by simple means such as taking the stairs instead of an elevator or parking further away from the shops. Some pedometers also count calories and distance. One of the disadvantages of pedometers has been the need to clip them to a belt or waistband but in the last few years improvements in the technology has made it possible to get an accurate measurement of your steps by simply placing a pedometer in a pocket or a bag that you carry with you. This makes it much easier to take your pedometer with you, to work for instance, so that you can count steps wherever you go.

The top selling pedometer from Amazon with this ability is the Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer. As well as counting steps it also measures distance and has a calorie counter and an easy to read display. For those who prefer to attach it to a belt a security strap and holder is also included. A useful feature of this model is the seven day memory which allows you to see how much you have progressed over a week. The counter also has an automatic reset at midnight so that it is ready for the next days activity.

This particular model has been rated as the number one digital pedometer by Consumer Reports and is very affordable at around $22. If you look at the many reviews (over 2700!) at Amazon you will see that it has an average rating of four and a half stars with over 2000 of them rating it at five stars. Customers found it to be tough and durable, easy to use and accurate. One customer accidentally washed this pedometer and dropped it in the bath water and it still counted steps accurately! Overall the Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer is great value and will help you to stay fit and even lose weight if used diligently.

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