Most everyone knows that going for a walk is a great way to burn calories and improve your mood, but they might not know that walking at least 10,000 steps per day can lead to many additional health benefits. Doctors have determined that walking 10,000 steps daily can help reduce blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, and benefit memory. A pedometer is the simplest way to track how many steps you walk each day. Thankfully, pedometers are plentiful and inexpensive, easy to use, and full of handy features.
CR-786 Pedometer
The CR-786 Pedometer is a multi-functional wonder at $19.99, as of March 2011. It records horizontal or vertical steps, counts calories and can be placed on your hip, in a pocket or clipped to a bag. Accuracy is 96 percent to 98 percent and it can measure up to 99,999 steps or distances up to 99,999 miles. Information about your walks can be stored in the seven-day memory and uploaded to a PC. A manual, battery, safety leash and software CD are all included. Visit www.pedometersusa.com to purchase.
Yamax SW701 Digi-Walker Pedometer
Another good choice for reliability and accuracy is the Yamax SW701 Digi-Walker Pedometer. It counts your steps while walking, jogging or running. The Yamax allows you to input stride lengths in increments of .25 feet, measures distance in miles and calculates calories burned. It has a protective cover to prevent accidental resets and comes with a belt clip for your waistband or pocket. It is available at Stepintohealth.stores.yahoo.net for only $24.90.
Omron HJ-303 GoSmart Tri-Axis Pocket Pedometer
The Omron HJ-303 GoSmart Tri-Axis Pocket Pedometer boasts 3D Sensor Technology, which accurately reads motion in the X,Y and Z planes. This pedometer works accurately in a pocket, bag or anywhere you want to carry it. It tracks steps, distance and calories burned. It also has a seven day memory, clock and sleep mode. You can find the Omron for $29.94 at Amazon.com.
Accusplit Eagle 190XLG Pedometer
The Accusplit Eagle 190XLG pedometer can be used as a personal trainer with its user-selectable goals for steps, distance, calories and activity time. The ability to input your weight allows for more accurate calorie counting. The Eagle 190XLG remembers your grand total of steps, distance or calories, allowing you to reset it as often as you like while keeping your totals intact. It can count up to 10 million steps, comes with a five-year warranty, three-way leash and can be bought at Accusplit.com for $34.95.
Consult With Doctor
As soon as you have acquired your new pedometer, you can start toward your fitness goals. You will find they are only a short walk away. Consult with your medical practitioner before starting any new exercise regimen.
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