Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer
|
List Price: Our Price: $20.99 You Save: $14.00 (40%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Category: Health Care See more product details |
|---|
Product Reviews of Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer
Product Review: 10,000 Steps - That's My Goal
Summary: 4 Stars
I admit it took me awhile to get this pedometer set up. I think I was distracted. Once I got it calibrated for my steps... I was off and walking. I keep it in a pocket or strapped to a waist band all day. This has been the perfect tool for knowing how many steps I've walked. There are other feature - miles walked, aerobic steps, calories, and steps for seven days.Product Review: 10,000 Walking Steps Made Easy
Summary: 5 Stars
One day, my wife's friend was talking to her about these 10,000 steps, the next day, my wife is asking me to get us pedometers. I was generally skeptical because I've heard alot of stories about how pedometers break, count steps inaccuarately, or are just gimmicks.
Because Amazon had such a wicked good price on this pedometer, I figured that I'd get two, one for myself and one for my wife to get free shipping.
We've had them for about a month. Here are our impressions:
PROS:
1. Extremely durable - my 3 year old has thrown both of these things all over the house. They're still going strong. (I do not recommend throwing them around the house as they do get scratched up).
2. Rather accurate in counting steps - this surprised me. I thought the only truly accurate pedometers are those that have GPS contacts (which this does not). This pedometer generally accurately counts the steps you take. Note that this is different than measuring distance. The distance measurement is based on your calculation of your stride length, which is set out in the instructions.
3. Clear display and easy to use controls - nice dedicated buttons for each commonly used function. Very easy to learn.
4. Good instructions - unlike many instructions which seem to be written in the country of manufacture (hint -- not USA), the instructions for this little pedometer are very clear and easy to follow.
5. Small, very small - this pedometer is so small and thin that I keep it in my pocket. It is an easy way to make sure that I'm not overly sedentary during the day.
5. Spare clips and holsters - since I put it in my pocket, I generally don't use the other things that came with it, but there are several ways that you can carry this around including a belt clip, holster and a hand strap.
CONS:
1. No backlight- very annoying as it makes it much harder to see the pedometer's display at night.
2. Memory is only for last 7 days - would be nice to have a month or more to really check on your progress
One note: once set up, this pedometer is great for walking, but involves extra work for runners if you are using it to measure distance. It works fine to count the number of steps in your run (which is its primary function).
Because my running stride varies during my runs (yours may or may not), in order to get an accurate distance reading, I had to take the average of various stride lengths during a run. It is a little annoying, but it works (sort of). Something to be aware of if you vary between walking and running and want to use the pedometer to get a running distance estimate.
However, if you just want this pedometer for walking or counting steps, then it is top notch, very durable, reliable and accurate, my wife loves it and I recommend it highly. I'd also recommend getting it from Amazon. I didn't find it at any local store, and Amazon's price and free shipping (if you buy two) really can't be beat.
Product Review: 10,000 a day...there is no bettter way!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this pedometer, it is really accurate. I have not found a beter way to push myself to go that extra mile!!! It is amazing to see how many steps you can walk in a day.Product Review: 10,000 steps a day
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been totally satisfied with this purchase. (......). Very easy to use, very accurate. Have used it for a month now with no problems.
Two minor quibbles. The unit comes with a 7 day memory, which is great. To access information from a particular day, for example the number of steps you have taken, you must first get into that mode for the current day and go backwards. You cannot jump from the number of steps to the numbers of miles without first coming back to the current day, getting in that mode, and going back again. The information is there, just seems a little counter-intuitive to me. Other minor problem is that it falls off my belt fairly easily. Problem is easily solved by using the safety strap.
There may be cheaper units out there, but for the price, this was a steal.
Product Review: 10,000 steps a day keeps the doctor away.. :)
Summary: 5 Stars
I just love the pedometer.. When a friend got it, I made fun of her.. But I regret it now.
This is like the best product I ever used. I carry it with me all the time.
My doctor told me that an average of 10,000 steps a days will keep one healthy. I thought I usually take 10,000 steps.. But getting this pedometer was an eye opener. I didnot come even half close. Now, I try my best to complete the 10,000 steps. Since I have a goal, all the things that I used to avoid like throwing trash are sounding very welcoming to me now. Throwing trash gets me 300 steps!!!
I stopped roaming in walmart for a near parking spot. Infact I am parking in the farthest one now.. In school parking lot too.. I am trying to walk as much as possible.. I am doing 40 mins exercise on tread mill regularly.. Even going to the mall gets you 2000 steps.
Believe me.. 10,000 steps are not easy to achieve.. If at all I fall short by a few thousand steps then I try to compensate it the next day. My overall aim is to get 70,000 steps a week.
Since this pedometer has memory too for seven days, it is perfect for me.
I gave this as an gift too. Just counts the steps perfectly.. Don't worry about the stride length.. it is used just to see the distance you are covering.
All in all, getting a pedometer is the best thing you can do. For 20$ you will become more health conscious, will feel more drive to walk..
I recommend this to everyone..