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Yamax Digi-Walker SW-200 Pedometer

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By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com

Updated November 21, 2008

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Yamax Digiwalker 200

Yamax Digiwalker 200

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The Bottom Line
If you want a no-fuss, highly accurate pedometer to track your daily walking steps, this is a great choice. Research has shown it to be the most accurate on the market, used as the gold standard to judge other pedometers. The drawback is that the belt clip is made of plastic and some users report it breaking. Also, you really need a leash for it as I find it pops off my waistband during restroom stops.
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Pros
  • Counts steps with high accuracy.
  • Flip case protects from accidental reset
  • The most accurate pedometer on the market
Cons
  • Just steps, that's it.
  • Security strap necessary
  • Users report the plastic clip is prone to breaking.
Description
  • Step counting only pedometer
  • Flip case prevents accidental reset
  • Comes with a walking handbook
  • Optional security strap is necessary
  • Tiny and quiet
  • Comes in black or yellow
Guide Review - Yamax Digi-Walker SW-200 Pedometer
If you want to increase your walking steps each day, this basic pedometer will help keep you moving. It has a single function - it counts steps, and you just hit the reset button when you want to reset it to zero. The flip case prevents you from accidentally resetting it - a problem with other pedometers without protected buttons. It clips to your waistline and you can wear it comfortably all day. I highly recommend getting it with the security strap as its clip does not keep it on my waistband when pulling my pants on or off for restroom stops. It comes with a 10,000 Steps Guide. Researchers at the University of Tennessee found it to be highly accurate for counting your daily steps and treadmill steps.
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