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A Good Pedometer?

Kahlua13
Kahlua13
Any recommendations on a good pedometer and where to get one? I got a free one from the YMCA and it did not work. I bought one at Dick's Sporting Goods and it fits on my waistband. It is very uncomfortable, not easy to use and often resets to "0" sometimes for some unknown reason. There are so many from cheap to expensive. Money isn't really an object for me but I just want a good reliable one that works and is user friendly and comfortable to wear.
JoyceMarilyn
JoyceMarilyn
I have heard that the Omron HJ-112 is a good one. It is silent and does not record when just jiggled. I do not have one yet but have it on my list. I think they are available at Walmart and cost is $20+.
warpony
warpony
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-testing/reviews-tests/fitness-equipment/
Kahlua13
Kahlua13
I ordered the Omrom one. Thank you both for your reply. They were both helpful. I actually got the one just slightly better than the Omron HJ-112 as it has the computer software that helps track steps and exercise. I figure that will help me and be motivating. Thanks again!
deleted_user
deleted_user
What I use for my walks/hikes/bikerides is a cheap handheld GPS..gives you distance, speed, avg. speed....only downside is that it won't count steps or work indoors.
JoyceMarilyn
JoyceMarilyn
KaZowwie! I never thought of the GPS!

Greaat Idea! Thanks!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think Nike has a pretty good one...
I personally haven't bought it but a few of my friends have and they make it sound like a pretty cool device with a site where you can link up with your friends and everyday it'll keep track of your steps and measure you against your friends (I guess a little friendly competition helps too right?!)
I think I'm going to get it in a couple weeks after I take my exam that I've been studying for and has taken up my life!! If anyone wants to look into it and possibly "link up" or whatever it is they do to keep track between friends, let me know!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have an Omron. I la-ove love love it. It is accurate to the penny (??lol) and motivating too (I hear voices). Seriously, I counted every step I took on a walk downtown one day and the Omron was dead on!
Kahlua13
Kahlua13
Update: I bought the Omron HJ-720ITC from Amazon.com for $30.67 (with free s&h.) This is the one that has the computer program included. I LOVE IT! It comes with a USB cord and you just connect it to the computer and it downloads all of your steps! It also keeps track of aerobic steps, time, number of steps, distance, calories, etc. You can view your progress by day, week, month & year! I can even set and change goals for myself. This is really cool! Thanks everyone for the recommendation!