Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer
Walking 10,000 Steps a Day - Who Recommends This?
If you spend anytime reading weight loss, exercise or fitness magazines, you may have heard this catch phrase about “10,000 steps”. The idea is that we should all be walking 10,000 steps per day for improved health and well-being. But where does this recommendation come from anyway? Let’s find out!
Firstly, the idea of walking 10,000 steps a day didn’t come out of nowhere, but its origin may surprise you. If you were thinking this is a figure the Surgeon General must have come up with, you’d be wrong. The whole notion comes from Japan.
A Doctor named Catrine Tudor-Locke first wrote about counting your steps as you walk in the book Manpo-Kei: The Art and Science of Step Counting. Dr. Tudor-Locke was writing about a fitness activity that was already popular in Japan and at the time, the number seems to have been pulled out of thin air. It is a nice round number that for most people is quite achievable.
On an average day, most people probably walk anywhere between 2000 to 3000 steps per day. So in order to hit the 10,000 steps goal, which is 5 miles, you would need to add some additional activity to your routine. This means that each day you will want to add about 30 to 60 minutes of walking to your schedule. How much time you actually end up spending depends a lot on your stride length and how fast you walk.
It just so happens that 30 to 60 minutes a day fits into the standard recommendations about exercise, so it turns out that the number of 10,000 steps is just about right for most people. Walking 10,000 steps per day should be enough activity to keep weight gain at bay, and if yo are overweight and under-active, it can also help you lose weight too.
If you want to set a goal of 10,000 steps per day, the best way to do it is to get yourself a pedometer. The Omron HJ-112 Pedometer is one of the most popular. Once you have it, just spend a week letting it record your average number of steps. Then you can set your new walking goals, with a plan to add about 500 steps per day each week.
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Omron HJ-112 Reviews and Ratings (Top 10)
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Top #1 Omron Hip PedometerOverall Rating (6/10) |
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| Review by Lorac (Virginia) 2010-02-16 Like the other reviews, mine has just stopped working. The clock is fine as is the battery. It just won't count steps. Mine worked for maybe 3 months. I loved the 7 day counter...but I'm back to my old cheap Sportline. ... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #2 Hj-113 Pocket PedometerOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by Diana Elsmere (USA) 2010-02-15 In the fight against being sedentary, this little gadget is invaluable! I used to think that I was quite active until I started reading my daily steps at the end of every day - not nearly as many as I thought. I find that is serves two purposes 1. It tells me exactly what I have achieved (I can't kid myself) and 2. It motivates me to walk a litt... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #3 Omron HJ-303 GoSmart Tri-Axis Pocket PedometerOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by Roger K. Lau (Palo Alto, CA USA) 2010-02-11 It is accurate, dependable. My co-worker also bought one and loves it. Comes with a strap which you can clip on to keep from losing the pedometer if it falls off your belt. Works well in your pocket as well as on your belt. Love the moderate walking mode to tell me when I have continuously walked at 2.5 MPH or faster. Zeros out the steps at mi... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #4 Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management SoftwareOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by Paul R. Kenyon (Littleton, CO) 2010-03-06 The product is exactly as advertised. I especially like that I'm encouraged to walk more by tracking my progress with the included software. The ease of use provided by the non-restrictive mounting requirements is also a plus (e.g., attach it to a backpack). Using the safety strap is essential, as the unit has fallen off my waist band several times... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #5 Omron HJ-105 Pedometer with Calorie CounterOverall Rating (6/10) |
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| Review by Douglas Meadow (Concord, CA USA) 2009-11-22 Not super accurate but puts you in the ballpark. Easy to use and works good.... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #6 Omron HJ-151 Hip Pedometer for Aerobic ActivityOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by S. Stannard (Newcastle CA) 2010-03-02 I loved this pedometer, it's simple and very accurate. However, after buying two of them, one fell off and was lost, the other fell off and was broken, I have switched to another omron that can be better attached. The one I purchased and have now, can track more "stuff" that I don't need but it has a better clip and it comes with a safety leash. ... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #7 Safety Leash for Pedometer (1) Unit. Helps Save Pedometers FromOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by A. Arnold (Florida) 2010-02-22 I have had this leash for about 2 weeks and it has saved my Fitbit at least 6 times. It is inexpensive insurance to prevent your Fitbit from unknowingly falling off. The plastic clip allows the Fitbit to be removed from the tether for use in the wristband and easily reattached in the morning. Highly recommended.... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #8 High Gear Pe318 Pedometer (Steps, Distance and Calories) High AccuracyOverall Rating (6/10) |
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| Review by Rhonda J. Carrico (USA) 2010-01-23 The pedometer works as I expected it to. Found out how many miles I walk a day at work. The only problem I have is keeping it clipped to my waistband.... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #9 DMC-03 PedometerOverall Rating (10/10) |
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| Review by A. Santos (Stoney Creek, Ontario) 2010-02-06 When I first ordered this Pedometer I thought it was going to be crap due to the low price, but I was surprised it was not bad. It turned out to be a great item for the price. When I go for my walk I take it with me and so far it's given a perfect readout. If you are looking for a Pedometer and do not want to spend a lot then this is worth a try. <... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #10 Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket PedometerOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by Greedy (Fl. USA) 2010-03-10 It amazes me how a company could make such a wonderfully accurate and feature rich device and then give it a almost nonexistent belt clip. The clip is so flimsy it comes off at the slightest touch. This is on a device that is used to measure exercise levels and distances. When carried inside of a pocket the device was not nearly as accurate and ne... Read more reviews | ||
