Pedometers

Okay, I did a search for this topic and didn't find anything, but I don't use a pedometer anymore because I've tried a couple of them and they don't seem to work.  I admit, I haven't invested much money in one, but the ones I've used have been ridiculous.  Like, I'll park my car at work, walk up the steps to my second floor office, down the  hall, sit at my desk, and the pedometer says "1".  Now, I'm no math whiz, but that thing was a piece of krap.  I would like to do the 10,000 steps thing and I have no idea how many steps I normally take in a day, but... I guess my question is... How much money do you have to spend in order to get a decent pedometer?  Does anyone have a brand name or a link to a website where I can order one that I know will work & won't set me back too much cash?  Seriously- the one I had.... junk!!  Then, a friend told me that she read somewhere that you had to spend $60 in order to get a good, accurate pedometer.  That sounds realllllllllllllly excessive.  So-- who's got a good one?!?  I refuse to buy another one unless I know I'm getting my money's worth.  Anyone on here thrilled with their ped?? 

I used to have a pedometer, but I bought it at the dollar store :-P .  It worked well for like a month before it started counting maybe one in ten steps, and that's when I ditched it :-P .

I would like a new pedometer, but I don't especially need one, since I figured out about how many steps I get per day when my other one worked.  So I know what I have to do to get enough steps in, it's just the motivation of seeing a number right there that I miss.

yes, i bought one at the dollar store too, but it's not even a month old yet.  i took it on a 1.3 mile walk and it registered almost 4000 steps, so i think that's pretty close. (didn't actually measure my pace, but maybe i will.)   now i just walk the same route, and know i've got that many in.  come to think of it, i could buy a new one each month for 5 years before i've spent $60.  but i don't think i'll do that!

I joined America on the Move thru my workplace and they gave us  cheap cheap pedometers.  They have worked fairly well for most of us.  My sister in law ended up with one that didn't work but traded it for one that did.  You can get one at Wal Mart for like 6 bucks.  If it doesn't keep count you can take it back but first try adjusting where you are putting it.  Right above the knee seems to work for most people just clip it on and count your steps and then see how close it is.  If it is within 50 steps it is working.  You can also go to America on the Move web site to see about purchasing some from their site.

Okay I may be a little one sided here. I used to work for a sports store here in Ohio. Dunhams Sports. We sold peodometers and here's what I'll tell you. 20 bucks will get you a decent one. Yes they all count steps, but you can get fancy with one that talks, gives you calories burned, steps, miles, and time walked. Or you can get one that simply counts steps. Here is the direct link to the one I love, use, and tried to sell above the rest. It is easy to step up and use and is very reliable. hope this helps. Anyone is good.

http://www.dunhams.com/family/index.jsp?categ oryId=970212&cp=86685.970175

Thanks for the info, Stephanie.  I clicked on the link but it brought up a page with several different items.  Which one is the one that you use? 

oops, sorry about that. I use the very bottom one, the impulse I think its called.

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i got mine from walmart.  it's only about 4 bucks or so but it works for me.  it's the gowalking pedometer by sportline.  you have to measure the length of your stride before starting so that your pedometer will be more accurate.  the pedometer gives you steps and mileage.   i'd ignore the steps and just go by mileage.  even if it's not accurate, it's more about consistency, kind of like using a scale.  

i wear my pedometer every day and estimate that i burn about 100 calories per mile of walking based on my height/weight.  i've been right on track and consistently losing weight based on this calculation so i'm pretty happy with my pedometer for this reason alone.  don't waste your money on the more expensive models unless you're really into gadgets and all the frills.  good luck!