Wearing a pedometer is one of the simplest things I do to get motivated about staying in shape. When I monitor my steps and dip below my daily goal, it’s just what I need to help me get back on track the next day.  And being that we’ve been on vacation for the last nine days in sunny Florida with more time on our hands that we hardly ever have, getting in those 10,000 steps has been fun and much more doable.

But the key to accurately monitoring your steps is all about buying a high quality pedometer, not one of those cheap ones that works for a week and then is useless. I’ve had more than my fair share of pedometers I’ve gotten at trade shows or as promotions that were anything but reliable.

Several months ago I came across a pedometer, purely due to experimentation, that I really love. It’s the Omron HJ-112. I love it because it’s highly accurate, monitors regular and aerobic steps, measures distance and calories, and tracks your steps over the last 7 days.  Plus you can wear it on your belt or in your pocket. It’s one of the best I’ve found. And I see that you can get it for as little as 21.99 on Amazon.  I paid 25.00 when I ordered it from HRM so this is even better.

I love this pedometer so much that I’ve ordered them for Bruce and my mom. And I’m about to order one for my mother-in-law too.  Ever tried it? What did you think? What’s your favorite pedometer?

Filed under: Exercise, Pedometers, Walking