Calorie Management

Measuring is the first step in management. You cannot manage what you don’t measure. For people who stay active to burn calories (walk, jog, or general movement), a pedometer is the easiest way to track progress.

Setting Goals & Progress Tracking

A pedometer helps you to set and save a baseline so that you can compare the original plan against its current progress, and plan for improvements to your current activity level.

Ease of Use

Read product reviews to determine whether the pedometer you’re considering will be frustration-free or not. Avoid one with over specific instructions, and significant user inputs.

Comfort

A heavy wrist pedometer is going to be cumbersome to use while exercising. The smaller the device, the more comfortable it’s going to be.

Accuracy

To check the accuracy of your pedometer, measure your stride length, and set your stride length correctly into your pedometer, count off 100 steps and see what the count is on the pedometer. If it is off by more than a few steps, adjust the location of the pedometer accordingly. 

Price

The basic pedometers that simply clock your steps can set you back by approximately $15 to $30. High quality yet budget-friendly pedometers are typically available under the $50 price-tag. However, in the $50-$100 range, you’ll find sophisticated pedometers that look stunning, well-designed, and track sports activities automatically.