The Most Accurate Pedometers

How accurate is your pedometer? Are you really walking 10,000 steps per day? Researchers at the University of Tennessee put thirteen pedometers to the test to see which were the most accurate for counting steps when worn all day.

Previous research had shown the Yamax 200 to be the most accurate in lab conditions for counting steps and estimating distance. The test subjects wore the Yamax 200 on one hip and the test pedometers on the other hip to compare step totals. The test subjects logged an average of 9244 steps a day, nearly the goal of 10,000 steps promoted by several pedometer walking programs.

Most Accurate Pedometers For Daily Step Counting

These models matched the standard pedometer

• New-Lifestyles NL-2000 - Review
• Yamax Digi-Walker SW-701 - Review
• Yamax Digi-Walker SW-200 - Review
• Sportline 330 - Review
• Kenz Lifecorder - Vendor's Site

Underestimated Steps

If you use one of these pedometers, you may be walking more steps than it counts.

• Accusplit Alliance 1510
• Freestyle Pacer Pro Review
• Colorado on the Move
• Yamax Skeletone EM-180
• Sportline 345 - Review

Overestimated Steps

If you use one of these pedometers, you may not be walking as many steps as it records.

• Walk4Life LS 2525 - Review
• Omron HJ-105 - Review
• Oregon Scientific PE316CA - Review

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