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How do I know which pedometer model is right
for me?
This is always a personal choice, based on the amount of
feedback you want from the pedometer. The most important
information is the number of steps you have taken. This
number helps you to set goals to increase your physical
activity level. You may also need or want to know other
things, such as your distance, or calories burned.
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How does the pedometer actually count my steps?
There is a small weighted lever arm suspended
with a spring inside the pedometer that goes up and down as
you walk. The up and down motion opens and closes an electrical
circuit. When your foot strikes the ground, the lever arm
makes an electrical contact and this is recorded as a step.
Pedometer price is not always an indicator of quality. A well-designed
pedometer, such as the Digi- Walker, counts steps very accurately.
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Where is the best place to wear a pedometer?
The best place is clipped to your waistband
or belt, midway between your navel and your hip, in line with
your knee. The pedometer must remain upright to record correctly,
not tilted forward, backward or side-to-side. It will not
record properly when open, so keep the pedometer closed -
unless you are checking your steps.
The best way to find out if your pedometer is
well positioned is to put your pedometer on, press reset and
then do a quick 20 step count. If the pedometer is not reading
between 19 and 21 steps, try a different position along your
waist till you find the one that is best for you.
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What kind of battery does my pedometer use? How long will
it last and how do I replace it?
Your pedometer uses a small “watch type”
battery. They are designed to last a long time, at least an
average of 1 to 2 years. Replacement batteries are available
at your local store that sells watches, cameras or electronics.
You can also order them from Steps Count™.
It is easy to replace the battery. Carefully
open the back of the pedometer, remove the old battery and
put the new one in.
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The pedometer already has a clip, why do you include the
StepStrap™?
The StepStrap™ is added insurance against
dropping or losing the pedometer. The pedometer may occasionally
work loose from your clothing or belt at the most inopportune
time. The StepStrap™ ensures it remains attached to
you. This helps prevent damage to the LCD (liquid crystal
display) or the counting mechanism. Several of our customers
have told us their StepStrap™ was a ‘pedometer
saver’!
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I’m a runner. How can I get an accurate distance
measurement for a combination of my daily runs and the rest
of my steps?
The easiest way is to calculate two stride lengths, one for
walking and one for running. Before you go for a run, change
the stride length to the one for running. When you are finished
your run, reset the stride length for walking. This will give
you a more realistic total distance for the day.
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I have arthritis and walk slowly. Will the pedometer still
be able to count my steps?
Research has shown that Digi-Walker pedometers can accurately
count steps down to a walking speed of approximately 2 mph.
If you have a shuffling gait, the accuracy of the pedometer
may be affected, as the counting mechanism reacts to the up
and down motion of the hip.
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I would like to use my pedometer when I go swimming. Is
it waterproof?
No! At Steps Count we encourage you to wear your pedometer
all day in order to make sure all of your steps count, but
not in the shower or the pool please!
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Help! My pedometer ended up going through the wash!
Don’t panic, there is still hope! First
open up the back of the pedometer and remove the battery.
Let the pedometer dry out thoroughly, then put in a new battery
and see if it works. If not, you will need to replace the
pedometer.
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How many steps are in a kilometer?
There are approximately 1320 steps in a kilometer for a person
with an average stride length of 76 centimeters.
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The clip on my pedometer broke. Can it be fixed?
A replaceable clip is a sign of quality. We sell pedometer
repair kits in black and gray.
** You can prevent most clip problems by not sliding the pedometer
onto thick belts. **
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