Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Choosing The Right Pedometer

By Ron Packardy

The HJ 112 pedometer from Omron is one of the best pedometers available today. It strikes an impressive balance between features, price, and usability, resulting in a pedometer that's suitable for everyone, enthusiasts and occasional users alike.

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.

I like this pedometer because it has such an easily readable display with easy to use buttons, which is a surprise on something so compact. If you'd rather carry it on your belt, there's a detachable holder and strong security strap.

Using a replaceable lithium battery, the HJ 112 digital pedometer will last up to 6 months, assuming an average 10,000 steps per day. That's a lot of walking!

I have to confess, this is a great little pedometer. I also looked at other models, but when I compared all the features and price, this one definitely came out the winner. The HJ 112 and the HJ 720 ITC can both be kept in your pocket, but I picked the HJ 112 because I didn't really need the software that comes with the 720 ITC.

By the way, you might be wondering if you can use this pedometer for jogging. Well, you can. In fact that's what I use it for. Ok, so I didn't know I was going to be jogging when I bought it, but after a few weeks of regular walking, it's amazing how much fitter you will feel.

I used to walk around a particular circuit, but after a short while I had the urge to do a bit of jogging, and it wasn't long before I was doing more jogging than walking. I admit that this was probably down to having the HJ 122 with me.

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.

It won't matter if you're not buying this for yourself because the HJ 112 also makes a great gift. It's really easy to use and has everything you need to keep track of your activity.

Also, in addition to it being a bit of a cool gadget gift for someone, it's also a very practical and useful gift that will actually help them get or stay healthy. I don't know if there is a better way of showing someone that you really care about them. - 15995

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