Pedometers

[Richard6310]

Are they really a accurate way of measuring walking distance? Should I trust their numbers? Would like to hear some imput on this.

[2big4mysize]

you can walk 100 steps and see how close your ped is to being right some are good and some aren't

[Richard6310]

good idea. thanks.

[ttdriver]

Personally, I prefer a heart rate monitor ... which will keep track of your calories expended and is alot more accurate. Polar makes great ones!!
I've tried the best pedometers and none of them come close to the accuracy of my Polar ...

Just my two cents.

Betty

[LyssaRene]

the ones I tried were not accurate :no I eventually gave up on them

[Piasabird]

I have an OMRON HJ112 Premium Pedometer
Price range: $30.75 - $35

I got mine cheaper by buying it on eBay.

Functions:
- Tracks distance traveled in miles along with amount of calories burned
- Advanced technology provides added flexibility to count steps while pedometer is placed in your pocket or clipped to your belt
- 7 day memory function
- 1 year warranty

Seems very popular, has gotten a lot of really good reviews.

[Richard6310]

I will look into that at Ebay, for some reason I was thinking they were really expensive.

[Richard6310]

Sorry i wasnt looking really well and thought you meant the heart rate monitor, Betty whats the price range on the polar?

[Richard6310]

Forgive me, im slow i just seen the sticky in this forum on heart rate monitors, and seen the prices.

[Piasabird]

Forgive me, im slow i just seen the sticky in this forum on heart rate monitors, and seen the prices.

Sorry, didn't mean to confuse you. I thought you were looking into pedometers. I'd like to get a heart rate monitor myself. You can find almost anything on eBay though.

[Richard6310]

you didnt. i wasnt paying attention. Im going to look for both at ebay. I have a cheap pedometer, and its not very accurate. Thanks for the info.

[MontanaRebel]

Got a free pedometer at our local hospital while attended a Mended Heart meeting and hope to find out how good this one is...will let you know.