Saturday, November 22, 2008

Deciding Which Pedometer to Buy

By Ron Packardy

One of the best pedometers on the market today is the HJ 112 from Omron. It manages to combine features, price and usability into a package that will be suitable for just about anyone.

The great thing about this pedometer is that you can carry it in your pocket, purse or bag, and it still works amazingly well. It will keep accurate track of your steps, distance and calories burned.

It's got a lovely big display that is really easy to read, with buttons that aren't fiddly, which makes a nice change on something this small. If you do happen to want to fix it to your belt, it comes with a detachable holder and also a strong security strap which you fix around your wrist.

It uses a replaceable lithium battery which should last for about 6 months. Assuming an average of 10,000 steps per day that works out to be quite a lot of walking on one battery!

I must admit I found this to be a brilliant pedometer. I did look at other models, but when I compared the price, features and ease of use, I personally thought this one came out the winner. The HJ 112 and the HJ 720ITC are both new type pedometers that you can keep in your pocket, and to be honest the only reason I picked the HJ 112 was because I didn't have any need for the software that comes with the 720 ITC.

If you're wondering whether this pedometer can be used for jogging, it can. That's exactly what I use it for. I admit I didn't buy it with the intention of going jogging, but after a few weeks of consistent walking it's amazing how much fitter you get.

I have a little circuit that I take, but after a month or two I started jogging for small distances and then walking again, but now I jog for almost the whole time. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have done that without the HJ 112.

If you're looking for a pedometer that will last you a good few months, and you don't need any of the bells and whistles such as management software, then the Omron digital pedometer model HJ 112 is exactly the right one for you and I recommend it highly.

If you're not the person doing the walking and you're considering buying a pedometer for someone else, the HJ 112 makes an ideal choice. It's got everything you need to keep track of your activity but is really easy to use.

Not only that, in addition to it being a pretty cool gadget it's also a very practical gift that will help keep them healthy and fit. I think that's a great way of showing someone you really care about them. - 15438

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