Calculates calories burned off and miles walked, radio .
Disadvantages:
Sometimes seems pointless to use .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Whilst I have heard about pedometers, I have often wondered the point in them really, until I was given one for Christmas. I have not really had a burning desire to count the number of steps that I have walked prior to then, but if given a freebie, well you have to measure them out of curiosity don`t you?
What is a pedometer? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pedometers in general perform similar functions and the Eurohike, multi Function pedometer is the one under review. A pedometer is a small plastic, battery operated digital piece of equipment with one display that you can change, depending on what you wish to measure. It is only a few inches, about 4 by 4 and light. It has a clip on it that the instructions advise you to clip on to your belt. I find a waistband works quite well. Basically pedometers count the number of steps, paces that you make. This seem pretty pointless to me, but it also measures miles, kilometers and calories burned off whilst completing these distances which I consider are more relevant.
Uses. * * * * * I have had no use for one previously, I am not an avid waker or runner. Out of a matter of interest, when I bring 9 or 10 horses in from the fields, which I may do sometimes to help out, I always use the pedometer. I don`t usually bother when I am bringing in just a few, as I want it to show at least 2 miles, otherwise it is hardly worth putting on. When I have walked a couple of miles and apparently burned off several hundred calories (I wish, not quite that many), I feel more positive as I have done two things at once then, completed a task as well as burning calories and exercising. Who am I trying to kid really, exercising? I always bring the horses in anyway and am just trying to justify the fact that I haven`t renewed my gym membership. That is mainly what I use it for, it is nice to know how many calories you have burned doing everyday tasks. I also put it on if I go for a walk. Mine has earphones and a radio which is really usefull. I think it would be ideal for joggers not that I do anything like that. Colleagues of mine have also put it on at work to see how much we walk on a psychiatric ward as we are on out feet quite a lot.
Advantages. * * * * * * * * * Pedometers vary, but this one has a radio which is suprisingly very clear. This is perfect for solitary joggers and walkers who may find it a useful distraction, just remember to look properly before crossing the road as it won`t be as easy to hear cars. Whilst I don`t consider it very useful to measure paces, it may be for some. The miles are of more interest to me, but these can be converted to kilometres also, dependant on what you are more familiar with. The amount of calories burned is my second favourite option. It is easy to switch from one to the other and the screen is visible without unclipping it from your belt. This would be really beneficial I think for someone training in running and gradually building up the mileage. Excellent for someone training to run a marathon, rather than guessing, it is possible to work out the exact mileage. Likewise it would be really useful for walkers. I enjoy walking and it is nice to know how far you have walked, making it possible to push yourself that little bit further each time, if that is what you require. I haven`t tried it on my horse yet. Accuracy would probably be an issue here as their paces are a different size to ours and also, where is their waistband? Once I went on an organised ride in a large group. One of the ladies had one on and she told us how many miles we had ridden which was quite interesting and it sounded about right.
Disadvantages. * * * * * * * * * * * * If you have the pedometer set on miles for example, you can look at the display without removing it from your belt. it is a bit difficult though as you have to bend down to look. It depends how big your chest is being honest. One day I was going to wait until I had brought in, that day, 10 horses. It is usually just over 2 miles. I couldn`t wait and decided to look half way. When I was looking, when trying to see over my chest, I accidentally pressed the reset button, erasing all the miles. Frustrating. Incidentally, I am not saying I have a big chest, it is just a bit awkward!
The pedometer clips easily on to a jeans waistband for example. If I have some fairly loose jodphurs on, it still stays on, but I am only walking, it is not as secure though. It has fallen off once when I have been carrying buckets and things, maybe I knocked it, but it is definately more secure on the rigid waistband. I think if wearing a loose fitting track suit and running, it may not stay on as well. It does advise a belt, but I don`t think I would like to wear a belt running.
When people have worn one at work, when sitting down and crossing and uncrossing legs (basically messing around), it registers as steps or paces. I have no doubt that movements like this burn a small amount of calories, but the measurement of steps is inaccurate is this instance.
Do I recommend? * * * * * * * * * * * * * I am pleased with the pedometer, it seems a reliable make. For me, it was a fun thing to receive as a present. I use it, but not frequently. Possibly when the evenings get a bit lighter (they are much better now, hooray), I will use it a bit more when walking. I think it could become slightly addictive if you set yourself the goal to go further each time. I think it is possible to have a lot of fun with it, or take it more seriously. The Eurohike Multi Function pedometers are about £15. Some have different functions for varying prices. Not all have a radio. Some have a panic alarm function. Either way they are inexpensive and you can chose one to fit your own requirements, if you feel you should need one.
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