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 has a very clear and easy to read display, with decent sized buttons that you can operate comfortably on the move. If you’d rather fix it to your belt it comes with a detachable belt holder, along with a rugged and strong security strap.
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.
By the way, you might be wondering if you can use this pedometer for jogging. Well, you can. In fact that’s what I use it for. Ok, so I didn’t know I was going to be jogging when I bought it, but after a few weeks of regular walking, it’s amazing how much fitter you will feel.
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.
Anyway, if you’re looking for a reliable pedometer that won’t let you down, and you’re not particularly interested in all the extras, then the Omron HJ 112 is probably the one to go for.
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.
Also, in addition to it being a bit of a cool gadget gift for someone, it’s also a very practical and useful gift that will actually help them get or stay healthy. I don’t know if there is a better way of showing someone that you really care about them.
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