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- Best pedometer Omron GoSmart Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 *Est. $25
- Basic pedometer that counts steps only Yamax Digi-Walker SW-200 *Est. $20
- Pedometer with wrist monitor Timex Ironman Fitness Tracker *Est. $70
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Pedometer with wrist monitor
- Wrist monitor for easy viewing
- Accurate, even during jogging
- Lots of features
- Backlit display for night use
- Three color choices
- More expensive
- May overcount steps
- Watch may be too small for men
- Complex setup
The Timex Ironman Fitness Tracker is a feature-packed pedometer that comes with a wristwatch monitor for easy viewing of step totals and other data. A waist-clipped pedometer tracks steps, calories and distance; and then wirelessly transmits the data to the matching watch. This Timex boasts five interval timers, alarms and a backlit display. Most owners say it is accurate, even while jogging. However, some find the pedometer a little too sensitive when it comes to everyday movements, which can result in inflated step counts. It comes in black, in addition to light blue and pink, but men may find the watch too small. If you prefer to spend less, the Omron GoSmart Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 (*Est. $25) is favored by experts and owners.
We found the best reviews of the Timex Ironman Fitness Tracker in the Los Angeles Times, About.com and SNEWS. The Los Angeles Times only provides a brief overview of this pedometer, but the review at SNEWS is detailed and balanced. About a dozen users review this watch-monitor pedometer at Amazon.com.
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Our Sources
1. Snewsnet.com
SNEWS, which is for the outdoor and fitness industry, includes a detailed review of the Timex Ironman Fitness Tracker. Editors say this is a "great multi-purpose tracking tool" that is pretty accurate for counting steps, but less so for calculating distance and calories. Overall, they give it 4.5 stars out of 5.
Review: Timex Ironman Wireless Fitness Tracker, Editors of SNEWS magazine, March 23, 2009
Roy M. Wallack highlights two pedometers in this gear review, including the Timex Ironman Fitness Tracker. He likes having the step count displayed on a watch, which he finds much easier to view than on a traditional pedometer. He doesn't have any negative comments.
Review: Gear: Calorie Counters, Pedometers to Assist Weight Loss, Roy M. Wallack, May 27, 2008
3. About.com
Wendy Bumgardner, the walking guide at About.com, is not very impressed with the Timex Ironman Fitness Tracker. She says she could not get a consistent count of her steps and she would like to be able to review more than one previous workout. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two do not share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Timex Fitness Tracker Pedometer Watch, Wendy Bumgardner, Updated July 4, 2010
4. Amazon.com
Only a dozen or so owners review the Timex Ironman Fitness Tracker at Amazon.com, and reviews are mixed. Owners say it takes some time to set up, but then works flawlessly. Others have a hard time getting an accurate reading. One positive reviewer praises the ability to set different stride lengths and step counts for walking and jogging. A few women say it's too large for everyday, and another says it's too small to be a man's watch.
Review: Timex Ironman T5K093 Midsize Sleek Fitness Tracker Watch, Contributors to Amazon.com
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