Omron Alvita Pedometers
Unlike other electronic devices most pedometers don’t tend to be already obsolete just 6 months after their market introduction. One of the classics in the simple pedometer market is the Omron Alvita series which was originally introduced in 2012.
It comes in different versions. We focus on the HJ-321 which also measures calorie consumption and switches automatically to aerobic mode and the HJ-320 which is a more basic pedometer that only counts the steps and calculates the distance. However, there is hardly any difference in price, just about 2 Dollars.
Omron is a Japanese medical device manufacturer which was the pioneer in the classical step counters market back in the 1960s when the devices were still mechanical. With the Omron Walking Style series – one of the first electronic pedometers – in the 2000s they started the initiative of measuring your daily movements. Continue reading
Pedometers for Shoes
Especially when you are walking, hiking or running and have little opportunities to attach a pedometer to your waistband or in your pocket a shoe lace pedometer is the right product to count your steps and measure your distance.
Shoe Lace pedometers are easy to attach, don’t bother you while walking or running and are cheap to buy. For those who lose their pedometers regularly a shoelace version might be the right option.
However there are not necessarily an item that you can wear all day long. Whereas a regular stepcounter can be invisibly placed in your pocket or on your waistband, a shoelace pedometer is not suitable for business attire. You should consider, that it is more a product for outdoor activities or for the gym.
Continue readingCSX Non bluetooth Pedometers:Simple vs. Walking CD
The CSX (Competitive Sport Xtreme) pedometers are very accurate simple fitness trackers that can be worn on the belt, or put in the trouser pocket. The simple version even comes with a lanyard so you can hang it also around your neck. They are easy to use pedometers without bluetooth connection to the Smartphone that do not transfer and store data over the internet. They are just counting steps and a bit more…
How does a 3D Pedometer actually work?… and more FAQs
Pedometers have found their way into everyday life. They are used to measure our daily activity and encourage us to move more. Experts recommend that you walk or run 10,000 steps per day. But how does a pedometer actually measure that?
In this article you will learn:
- How does a pedometer measure the steps?
- How does a pedometer app work in a smartphone?
- What are the most popular pedometer brands?
- How much a pedometer costs and where to buy it?
- What is the easiest pedometer to use?
- Are cheap pedometers accurate?
- How many miles is 10000 steps?
- How do I measure my step for a pedometer?
Easy to use Pedometers for the elderly – No Smartphone needed
It is essential that elderly people have a routine of moving a certain number of steps per day. This helps to slow down the ageing process and prevents the development of diseases. In this article we have put together the best pedometers for seniors, simple trackers, easy to use. We have taken into account the special needs for the elderly and put together a list of easy to use pedometers you can choose from. In this article we review pedometers that you can put in your pocket. If you are looking for a fitness tracker bracelet, check out this article: Fitness Tracker Bracelets for Seniors
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