The HJ 112 pedometer from Omron is one of the best pedometers available today. It strikes an impressive balance between features, price, and usability, resulting in a pedometer that’s suitable for everyone, enthusiasts and occasional users alike.
I don’t know how it manages it, but this pedometer somehow keeps an accurate record of your steps, distance and calories, even though you keep it in your pocket! The manual mentions something about dual sensor technology, but that’s a bit technical for me.
It’s got a lovely big display that is really easy to read, with buttons that aren’t fiddly, which makes a nice change on something this small. If you do happen to want to fix it to your belt, it comes with a detachable holder and also a strong security strap which you fix around your wrist.
It uses a replaceable lithium battery which should last for about 6 months. Assuming an average of 10,000 steps per day that works out to be quite a lot of walking on one battery!
It was a close call between the HJ 112 and the HJ 720 ITC, but when I compared all the features and price ..etc, the HJ 112 won. Both pedometers can be kept in your pocket, but in the end I decided I didn’t need the software that came with the HJ 720.
If you’re wondering whether this pedometer can be used for jogging, it can. That’s exactly what I use it for. I admit I didn’t buy it with the intention of going jogging, but after a few weeks of consistent walking it’s amazing how much fitter you get.
I have a little circuit that I take, but after a month or two I started jogging for small distances and then walking again, but now I jog for almost the whole time. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have done that without the HJ 112.
So, if you need a good pedometer that won’t let you down in a hurry, then the HJ 112 is probably as good a choice as any, especially if you don’t need all the extra software and stuff.
It won’t matter if you’re not buying this for yourself because the HJ 112 also makes a great gift. It’s really easy to use and has everything you need to keep track of your activity.
Not only is this a very cool gadget, it’s also a really practical gift that will actually help them to stay healthy. Personally, I think that’s a great way of showing someone you really do care about them.
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