Most fitness experts agree that to achieve your fitness goals, you should walk at least 10,000 steps each day. A variety of studies conducted with individuals who were given pedometers to use for a minimum of two months on a daily basis. They had to make sure to reach this minimum amount of steps every day in that period. At the end of the experiment, most people who participated said that they felt more energized, were sick far less or not at all, and had lost weight.
A Pedometer can offer a multitude of benefits as you exercise.
Setting Goals
Exercising and setting goals usually, go hand in hand. But very often you can start a fitness regimen and are extremely conscious of the steps you are taking to reach the goals that you have set; this might involve keeping an actual log or simply writing your daily results on a calendar. Unfortunately, very quickly this visual perspective of how you are progressing gets put by the wayside and you lose track of how you have progressed. This often leads to halting exercise altogether.
Using a pedometer makes it very easy to be aware of the goals you have set and your results on a daily basis without ever writing anything down.
Additionally, medical professionals have reported that for patients that chose to use pedometers as part of their daily exercise regimen, they saw a significant improvement of up to ten points in a reduction in their already diagnosed high blood pressure.
Increase in Exercise Activities
Using a pedometer will make you more fully aware of the amount of activity that you are doing during your daily exercise regimen.
How does this happen from simply using a pedometer? This is because you will be more aware of trying to increase your steps each day when you use a pedometer. For example, you may usually take the elevator wherever you go, but if you have a pedometer with you, then you will probably think about the opportunity to increase your steps and opt to use the stairs. Just doing this several times a day will add on a multitude of additional steps to your exercise activity and add up significantly over a period of weeks and months.
Have a look at what we think are the best pedometer models on the market
PINGKO Portable Sport Pedometer
This is a “smart” version that lets you use an app to track your exercise. This is particularly good for setting specific goals in your fitness regimen. The technology is what the manufacturer calls a tri-axis sensor which allows you to attach the pedometer with a clip anywhere that you feel comfortable including inside your pocket. It is so sensitive that it will not count any movement that is less than ten steps in a row. Additionally, it will give distance, calories, and you can switch between miles and kilometers. It comes with a battery that will last, with proper use, for up to one year.
3DTriSport Walking 3D Pedometer
This pedometer also has tri-axis technology for measurement accuracy of steps, distance, pace, and calories no matter how the pedometer is positioned. It can even be worn around your neck because it is small and very light. It will not only record steps but distance, duration of exercise time, and calories. The screen is very easy to read and comes with a lithium battery. It does come with a video to help with set up just in case you need step-by-step instructions. It is also very accurate. You could take it on a test walk and find that its accuracy is up to 2/100 of a mile. It is also priced reasonably.
OZO Fitness SC2 Digital Pedometer
This is a “smart” pedometer with a mechanical pendulum component that has all the major features like step tracking, recording calories, distance, and tracking of speed or pace of your activity. It has a convenient clock built into the large display screen. Even though it is a smart version model, a computer or Bluetooth capability is not needed to set up the features. It will also reset itself each evening so you can immediately begin your workout the following day. It can be set up to bring up a log of previous exercise data for up to seven days. It comes with a belt clip and is small enough to hide in a bra, clipped on your neck or a hood, or in a pocket and still works properly.
Cellay Activity Tracker – Multifunction Pedometer Bracelet – Waterproof Smart Wristband
You can wear this bracelet pedometer comfortably all day and it will record your distance, the calories you burn, the amount of time you exercised, and even the quality of your sleep pattern. The strap that comes with this model is made of a medically patented fabric that optimizes comfort for all-day wear. It has a touch button display designed to be sensitive to the slightest touch so that you won’t have to stop your activity. It will display the date, the time, calories, distance, speed or pace, and record sleep patterns. You can also opt to input your information regarding your age, current weight, gender, and height. No additional technology is needed to operate this model and it does not sync to any smartphone technology. Instead, it is a simple, mechanical pedometer that is effective for all types of activities.
Omron HJ-320 Tri-Axis Alvita Pedometer
Equipped with a smart sensor, it will very accurately record your steps and your distance and it will not recognize missteps. The small and ultra-thin style can be positioned in any number of ways by using the clip holder accessory that is included. It will even accurately record data when it is clipped on your waist while you run or jog. The large display is very easy to read, and it will turn itself off automatically if it is not used over a period of days. it will keep a record of your steps, then reset, but saves all your totals for seven days. These totals can be found by scrolling through on the display screen. The initial setup is easy to do on your own which is the step units, time, and how you will measure your steps. It comes with a small screwdriver for use when changing the battery.
Fitness Tracker, Teslasz Pedometer
This advanced technological watch has Bluetooth capability and is app-supported through VeryFit 2.0 that you can download through either Google or Apple. It features a clock, calorie counter, measures distance, and has an alarm that will remind you of your workout time. It records and memorizes your daily fitness activity for up to seven days. It has advanced features that include a phone finder, a key control for taking pictures while you work out. It will also alert you if the Bluetooth disconnects. The sleep monitoring component will monitor you while you sleep and sleep patterns. It easily syncs to your phone and the battery will last up to four days. It is very lightweight and comfortable around your wrist.
Sport Fitness Activity Tracker Bracelet
This bracelet pedometer comes in a variety of neon colors and it does not need to be adapted using a phone or app of any kind. The screen can be customized and is large enough to be very easy to read. It records steps, distance, calories, and keeps the current time. This is a non-rechargeable model that comes with a battery that will last for up to one year and then can be replaced either through the manufacturer or you can buy a compatible button battery at your local hardware store.
Smart Fitness Watch Colorful Band Bracelet
The adjustable watch/bracelet measures distance, steps, counts your calories, displays the time and offers advanced features including sleep monitoring, anti-lost search, call reminding for times that you have missed exercising if you have an IOS or Android phone, and an event reminder that you can set for fitness times or even meetings. It is charged by connecting it to a laptop or USB port and has Bluetooth capability. But, it is an easy watch to use considering all the technology it has, and it is actually a great first-time pedometer for young children or teens.
Heart Rate Fitness Tracker, Wireless Smart Bracelet
This “smart” bracelet pedometer syncs up with Apple Health and GoogleFit apps. It does all the basic things like record steps, distance counts calories, and gives the current time. Additionally, you can synchronize your phonebook to the device, listen to music, and even check any of your social media apps as you run, jog, and walk, and with a photo remote control you can take a picture and post it. It also will monitor your heart rate and store all data for up to seven days. It is very durable and waterproof so it can be worn for strenuous activities that involve contact such as basketball, baseball, and other contact sports. The battery lasts up to six days and a tracking feature will vibrate if you are more than 16 feet from your phone.
Fitness Tracker, LETSCOM Fitness Tracker Watch
This is a reliable and durable model. It features a calorie counter, distance calculator, step counter, and current time as well as an alarm reminder and an alert when a phone call or text arrives. With the Bluetooth capability, it has a heart rate monitor feature, lost-phone tracking component, and a unique touch screen for ease of use during your fitness activity. The watch can be removed from the strap it is attached to and charged through a USB cable. Once it is fully charged, it can last for up to ten days. The design is sleek and comfortable and it is waterproof, so you can use it during water sports or in the shower. You must download the app to use all of its features.