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Omron HJ-112 Pedometer

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Updated February 15, 2011

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Omron HJ-112 Pedometer

Omron HJ-112 Pedometer

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The Bottom Line

The Omron HJ-112 rated high for accuracy by a consumer testing organization. Its design allows it to be worn or to be carried in a pocket or purse. In addition to steps, miles, and calories, it tracks aerobic steps. This allows walkers to track lifestyle steps and dedicated walking or running steps. It has a 7-day memory for easier tracking. The mechanism is accurate and silent.
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Pros

  • Tested as highly accurate
  • 7-day memory
  • Counts steps and aerobic steps
  • Silent

Cons

  • Larger than some pedometers

Description

  • Fitness pedometer tracks total daily steps and aerobic steps
  • Distance and calorie count
  • Exercise timer
  • Wear it at waist or in pocket or purse
  • Silent design
  • Comes with security leash.
  • Uses replaceable CR2032 battery, 6 months average lifespan.

Guide Review - Omron HJ-112 Pedometer

This pedometer has great features for walkers and runners who want to track dedicated walking or running workouts as well as tracking their total daily steps. The aerobic steps function tracks your steps when you walk or run more than 60 steps per minute or continue for 10 minutes or more. The exercise timer continues so long as you don't pause for more than a minute. The regular step counter counts all steps. Other functions include calories, distance, and a 7-day memory. Having the 7-day memory is essential for those who want to track their steps but may not be able to log each day.

What is unique about the Omron HJ-112 is that it has a design that allows you to either wear it on your belt or waistband, or to carry it in a pocket or purse or pack. The unit must remain perpendicular to the ground, but it is forgiving enough to be tilted or slanted, so long as it is not lying on its face or on its back relative to the ground. This is a big plus to those who have difficulty wearing at the waistband - wearing it on your sock or your bra is a possibility.

In tests, the Omron HJ-112 was top rated for accuracy in treadmill walking and running.

I like the silent functioning of this pedometer - no rattle or clicking when you wear it. It comes with a leash to ensure you don't lose it, in addition to the clip which I found very secure, it didn't pop off my waistband once all day.

The pedometer uses a replaceable CR2032 battery, with a lifespan of 6 months if you walk 10,000 steps per day.

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User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Omron Pedometer, Member buttonknopf

I have had my HJ-112 Omron Pedometer for about 5 years now and think it is the best. While the clip at the end of the strap did come off I use a safety pin through the loop and then attach the safety pin to my belt loop so I won't lose it when I have it attached all day. I clip the clip that is on the back of the pedometer to my jeans pocket. It records perfectly for me and I have not had a problem. The battery only lasts 6 months if you use it every day, but once you know this it is not a problem. If something happens to it I will get another one.

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