L Sportline Lexus

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L Sportline Lexus

L Sportline Lexus

Pedometers (stepometers, step counters) are used to help lose weight or improve fitness. One popular program is to walk 10,000 steps a day. A study titled "A Meta-Analysis of Pedometer-Based Walking Interventions and Weight Loss" (Caroline R. Richardson, MD, Tiffany L. Newton, BS, Jobby J. Abraham, MBBS, Ananda Sen, PhD, Masahito Jimbo, MD, PhD, MPH and Ann M. Swartz, PhD) concludes that "Pedometer-based walking programs result in a modest amount of weight loss. Longer programs lead to more weight loss than shorter programs."

Pedometers can also be used:

  • by runners who want to run a fixed distance, but without being constrained by a sports field track or a fixed trail in a park
  • as a rangefinder for general information (How far to the mall?) or outdoors navigation (with a map and compass)

Prices range from $5 to over $50. Popular brands include Omron (HJ 112), Sportline, Silva, Oregon Scientific, Yamax (Digiwalker), SportBrain, Bodytronics, Walk4Life, Kenz and Accusplit.

GPS pedometers have certain advantages but don't work when their satellite signals are blocked (forests, tall buildings, indoors). They are more accurate in measuring distance, but don't count steps. They will not be covered in this article.