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Step by Step Travel Pedometers
As Lauren Folsom was cleaning out her closet, she looked down to see her dusty, broken travel sandals. Though they were not good for walking anymore, how could she let them go? In those sandals she had walked more than 1,000 miles, in 13 countries, on 5 continents.
Count Your Steps
Pedometers in this category are simple and easy to use. They are made for those who simply want to know how many steps they have walked. Both of these models have a seven-day memory and can be worn or carried anywhere, including in a pocket or purse.
Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer, $34.99 This model is rated the #1 pedometer in Consumer Reports; its large screen makes viewing easier. ▶▶
www.omronwebstore.com /products/pedometers
Ozeri 4x3motion Digital Pocket Pedometer, $18.95 Small enough to fit in your pocket, the Ozeri pedometer shows daily and weekly totals on the same display. ▶▶
www.ozeri.com
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Download Your Steps
For techies out there, these pedometers download your daily steps onto your personal computer, making it easy to keep a digital record of your steps.
Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer, $59.99 This classic, easy-to-use pedometer can be carried anywhere, including in a purse, and holds up to 42 days of data. ▶▶
www.omronwebstore.com /products/pedometers
Fitbit Ultra Tracker, $99.95 The Ultra Tracker wirelessly uploads your daily steps as you walk by your computer and tracks the number of floors climbed as you ascend staircases. Its special wristband adapter tracks how well and how long you sleep. ▶▶
www.fitbit.com
Nike Fuelband, $149.00 The Fuelband is worn around the wrist and doubles as a watch. It is extremely motivational: when you reach your steps goal, the “Nike guy” dances across the display. The pedometer is also iPhone and iPod compatible. ▶▶
store.nike.com
—Angelique Bodine
Photos (from top) by Omron Inc., Zach Copely, Omron Inc., Nike Inc., Ozeri
Lauren kept track of her mileage with her sandals and a pen and paper. But you can use something a little more exact—a pedometer. A pedometer can actually encourage you to walk more, meaning a healthier you to better enjoy your travels. Here are a few pedometers that can count and track your travel.