Pedometers
 

If you've never used a Pedometer....take a few minutes to read the information below.  If you'd like to go straight to our selection of Pedometers, simply click here!

We won't worry too much about the history of pedometers  - but, take my word for it.... they've been around for quite some time.  Consider that the conceptual originator of the pedometer was Leonardo Di Vinci!  And, that they were introduced in the United States by President Thomas Jefferson - a pedometer wearer himself.  They've been used for many, many  years - because they work - and they're very effective....in fact, incredibly effective.

The reason the pedometer is an effective fitness tool is the motivational effect they have on the wearer.  Wearing a pedometer does many positive things:

The Mechanics and Electronics of the Pedometer

Different manufacturers have taken different approaches toward the electronics and mechanics of the units -- but, they all contain mechanisms that detect movement.  The most common approach involves a small metal arm that moves up and down as you walk or jog.  Each time the 'arm' moves,  an electronic or manual counter is triggered...thus, a step is counted.  (New units are entering the market  that use GPS technology to measure distance, speed, etc.  There's no doubt that this technology will become less and less expensive -- but at this time, they are quite costly).

Do pedometers measure exact and precise steps, miles, calories, etc.   No.  They are not 100% precise.  They sometimes detect movement that is not a 'step'.  But, they don't need to be 100% precise.  If the unit indicates you took 10,200 steps today -- but you actually took 10,000 -- the small variance really does not make much difference.    However, make certain you use a high quality pedometers (such as ours!) to reduce the variance to a small number!  There are a considerable number of very low quality pedometers on the market today -- don't waste your hard earned dollars....buy quality.  

  Whether you chose a multi-function pedometer (shown here), or a single function step counter, you will discover that wearing a pedometer provides the missing motivation that most of us need to stay focused on our fitness.  Best yet, they're not expensive.  It's a fitness device that all can afford.  Join the millions of pedometer users and buy yours today!!!

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