Accusplit Pedometer

Walking has become rather a ordinary way to get fit and burn off a heap of calories. Exercise is good for you, right?

Do you know how far you walk each time you head out the door?

I’ve been known to go for a long walk, then get in the car and try and retrace my steps, figuring out the total distance I walked by way of the car’s odometer. (This was in the olden, pre-pedometer days!)

Trust me, a pedometer is much easier, is probably more accurate, and is genuinely not too expensive.

Like anything else in life, you get what you compensate for, though. There are a lot of very inexpensive models you may buy (I’m talking $3 or $4), but for the most share these are inaccurate and a waste of time.

Here are a few tips compiled by members of the Weight Management exercise group of the American Dietetic Association– you might find these helpful if you determine to go pedometer-shopping:

Look for these features:

Ensure closed case protection.

Pedometer Leash/safety strap

Get warranty if able.

Model that flips open and spring loaded clip vs. molded plastic clip that slides over waist band

Here are numerous commended models to check out:

*Omron Healthcare HJ $35 (Consumer reports 2004)

*Freestyle Tracer $20 (Recommendations by Consumer reports 2004 )

*New Lifestyles NL 2000 $55 (Consumer reports 2004)

*Digi-walker (By New Lifestyles)

*Digi-walker SW-200 (By New Lifestyles. Counts steps only.-comes with booklet on positioning the pedometer and safety strap($5.00 extra)

*Accusplit

*Accusplit Eagle X 120 $20.00

Websites/Phone for ordering:

Accusplit:

1-800-935-1996

http://www.accusplit.com/ (Good client service)

Digiwalker/New Lifestyle:

1-816-373-9969

[http://www.new-lifestyles.com/DIGIWALKER]

Lace up those sneaks and head outdoors!

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Most helpful client reviews

111 of 112 humans found the following review helpful.
Inexpensive, yet accurate, step pedometer
By Victor H. Agresti
ACCUSPLIT AE120XL Pedometer, Steps Only

This pedometer comes finish with a lithium battery installed; there’s not one thing else to buy. The battery ought to last at least 5 years.

- The only “control” is the reset button. Press this and the counter goes to zero; which is what I do each morning.

- It counts each step you walk or jog, from 1 to 99999, then starts over. That’s sufficient capacity for when it comes to 50 miles!

- The built-in clip holds the unit tightly to a belt or waistband. The attached 6″ leash has two further and added clips to attach to your clothing. These are to protect the unit from hitting the floor in case it slips off your belt. I wear the pedometer each day and it’s stayed on my belt.

- The instructions explain where to position it on your waist, to get the best accuracy. I’ve found it to register too low at times by up to 4%. I.e., check the reading, walk 100 steps and check the reading again – and it now and again registers as low as 96 steps. Many times though, it’s dead on. However, for me, it’s in regards to 90% precise going up and down stairs. It may be dissimilar for you, depending on the jolt of your steps and other factors.

- The unit only registers steps when it’s vertical; i.e., with the cover closed. This is good, because the cover protects the display from damage. To see your “progress”, unsnap the cover and look down at the count. The liquid crystal display digits are 1/2″ high, so they are easy to read. There is no light for nighttime use, but that would speedily drain the battery. It has an internal pendulum that senses the motion of stepping or jogging.

- Maybe it’s only me, but this thing provides an incentive to walk more, by letting me know how a good deal of steps I’ve taken.

- Accusplit provides a “5-year no proof-of-purchase warranty”. How they would know it’s been more than 5 years is a mystery without necessitating a receipt, and there’s no serial number or develop date on the unit. In any case, if it needs repair, instructions on the unit itself tell you where to send it, and say to include your return address and phone number (no money). Can’t beat that!

- To calculate the distance you’ve walked, multiply the steps taken times your intermediate stride. E.g., my stride is 33″ when walking briskly outside, so for each 1000 steps, that’s just over 1/2 mile. 10,000 steps (times 33″) is just over 5 miles. 99,999 steps, the counter’s capacity, would equate to just over 50 miles, equivalent to 2 olympic marathons.

This pedometer works well, is simple to use, reasonably accurate, unobtrusive, has a terrific warranty, and inspires me to walk more. At the price, it’s also a bargain.

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful.
Two terrific, one lemon
By Marlene
I have purchased 3 of these pedometers in the past couple of years, two in the last month as gifts. The third one arrived with a defect. The recipient called the company, mailed the defective pedometer, and the company promptly sent another.

I like the pedometer because of the tethers and the cover. The tethers prevent loss. (These instruments may effortlessly fall off your clothing.) The cover prevents accidental resetting. When you lean versus a counter, for example, coverless pedometers risk being reset.

27 of 27 humans found the following review helpful.
10,000 steps per day
By D. DeWees
I wear my pedometer 18 hours/day…walking, playing tennis, working out and at home and the office. This Accusplit has been very relaible and durable. The for less units have been inaccurate or unrelaible.

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