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You may already know that a pedometer is an easy and inexpensive tool to use in your fitness regime. Whether you just want to track your daily steps to make sure that you are hitting the recommended 10,000 steps per day; or whether you want to track your progress, pace and results for your walking or running program, a pedometer is one item that you should be sure to use. If you are looking for a new one and are wondering which type is best for you, here are some things to consider.
A hip pedometer is the most basic type of pedometer and is generally the least expensive. Although inexpensive, they do a good job of tracking your steps. Functionality is generally limited and the hip pedometer will not do much more than count your steps and distance.
A pocket pedometer provides the same functionality as a hip pedometer, but offers the convenience of being able to carry the pedometer in your pocket or attached to a bag. For people who don't like the appearance of a hip pedometer, a pocket pedometer can be a more subtle way of using a pedometer on a daily basis.
Many pocket pedometers include health management software so that you can connect your pedometer to your computer and track your progress.
Pocket pedometers can typically track your aerobic steps separately from your routine daily steps. This means that you can track the steps you take while running your errands, at work or around the house. And, you can separately track the steps you take during your exercise workout.
A pedometer watch combines a pedometer and a sports watch into one device, thereby reducing the number of devices you must wear.
Most pedometer watches will include a stopwatch, countdown timer, chronograph and advanced accelerometer-pedometer functions that track distance and calories burned.
No matter which pedometer style you choose, a pedometer is an inexpensive way to help improve your fitness level and stay on track with your exercise program.