Edie

I just bought a new Omron Pedometer- the other one lasted over ten years - it is the HJ-325. I hook it to my slax first thing in the AM and wear it all day. It keeps one week track of your walking, how many steps, how many miles, how many calories you burn. I was just diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and have to start walking again. (I quit when I was taking care of my husband). I love the Omron. Your start is 2,000 steps which equals one mile. I also sent in for a Leslie Sansome CD for the one mile walk. My tape broke the other day - and needless to say, I can't get a new one, so I went for the CD. Should be delivered tomorrow. It'll surprise you how much you walk in one day and not even realize it. My husband couldn't believe that on a really good day, I could pump out 7-8 miles a day. My sister who is two years younger than I am can do 10 on a good day. Some days you have good days, some days you don't, it's ok. It is what you feel comfortable doing! I have to do some checking with my cardiologist to see if five miles a day is too much or not enough. Whatever he wants is fine with me. It takes me 20 minutes to walk a mile. Not shabby for a 76 year old I don't think!

So, again, I prefer the Omron. Edie -- and good luck to you.

tkee

If you have a smartphone there are free apps that work as a pedometer.

thimblebug6000

Over the years I've tried many pedometers and none of them would work on me, although they worked for DH. Finally last year I got an Omron and it has some kind of GPS system or something weird in it, it counts your steps whether you have it in your pocket, on your wrist or hanging around your neck. Works great for me and I try for 10,000 steps a day.... it keeps you on the move especially when you want to get some quilting done.

Lady Diana

The FitBit measures your steps, converts to miles per week, accounts your calories against your current weight calories and lets you know the difference, it sends you an email when the battery needs to be charged, you can shower in it, you can set an alarm to wake you....it lightly buzzes/vibrates to wake you....if you go back to sleep, it knows and sends the vibration again....it also tracks your sleep habits....you put in your going to bed time and waking up time and it shows you how many times you woke up in the middle of the night...it is cool. $89 at Bed Bath and Beyond....great investment for someone tracking activity and calories. On tracking calories, you start to type in the food, it automatically give you a long list of that item, select the one that fits your food and press a button, it gives you the calories, protein, carbs, fat breakdown on screen....fabulous! Worth the price

CAS49OR

I have an Omron, similar to these:
http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HJ-112-D.../dp/B0000U1OCI

It is very accurate, it works whether I'm walking outside or on my treadmill due to the way it works. I like that you don't need a smartphone to use it.

IBQUILTIN

My cell phone has an app that keeps track of steps for me, and other "get fit" exercise to show how much I am getting. If your phone is video capable, go to "Get Fit" and download the app

earthwalker

Love my Fitbit too. I have the bracelet one, and I am so used to wearing it, I miss it if it's not on. I find it very useful, and I like the fact it keeps you motivated. So cool when it vibrates when you achieve your 10,000 steps.

Sewbeeit2

Love Misfit...it is a watch band or clip. It checks steps, number of calories , how many more steps you need and calibrates sleep and deep sleep. It is programmed into your phone and you can print the days patterns. Best Buy was where it was purchased.
You can program it for other activities and hook up with an exercise buddy on line.

AnnT

My dtr gave me a fitbit for Christmas. I use it and find it's pretty accurate. I like being able to get a weekly report. I usually carry it in my pocket but on those rare occasions when whatever I'm wearing doesn't have a pocket, I wear it clipped to my bra. There are several versions and the cost doesn't have to be exorbitant.

meanmom

I have a fitbit zip also. Love it. I clip it to the center of my bra and I don;t see how it could ever fall off. I also clip it to my PJ's when I put them on. I want credit for every step. It is advertized as water resistant, that sweat won't harm it. I can verify that it works. I work in a school with no AC and it stands up to sweat. Also I accidently ran it through the washing machine once. I am really surprised at the number of steps I get in during a typical day, without any added exercise. I am all over the school in different classrooms. I usually have about 7000 steps in by the time i get home.