 A large, easy-to-read display helps you keep tabs on your workout. View larger. |
The device's large, easy-to-read LCD display can separately display aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously, so you always have the information you need right in front of you. Meanwhile, a seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise. The device also resets at midnight automatically so it's ready to go every morning. Of course, the device can also function as a handy and highly accurate clock. It also comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap so it's always close at hand.
The HJ-112 is powered by a replaceable lithium battery (CR2032) that will last six months when used for walking 10,000 steps a day. The device measures approximately 2.8 x 2.1 x .6 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 1.1 ounces (not including battery).
What's in the Box
Pedometer, battery (CR2032), screwdriver, strap, clip for strap, holder, and instructional manual.
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| Product Placement | Clip to belt | Clip to belt | Pocket, bag or clip to belt | Pocket, bag or clip to belt |
| History | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days (displayed) 42 days (in memory) |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Batteries | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) | 3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032) |
| Estimated Battery Life | Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) | Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) | Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) | Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day) |
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Q&A - Pedometers
Does it matter where the pedometer is placed or attached?
The HJ-150 and 151 Pedometer must be positioned correctly. Attach the unit to your belt or to the top of your waistband. The unit must be horizontal to the ground in order for the unit to function correctly. The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer can also be placed in your pocket or purse.
What's the accuracy rate of Omron pedometers?
The precision of the step counting is within +/- 5%.
What are moderate steps?
At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended each day. The HJ-151 Pedometer separately displays the steps and minutes walked at a moderate pace.
What are aerobic steps?
The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer separately displays aerobic steps and minutes that start counting after 10 minutes of continuous walking with more than 60 steps a minute.
How does the PC software work?
The HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP. It keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
Customer Review: Best pedometer I've used
I've had pedometers before, but they always become useless when the belt clip breaks. I've watched for a pedometer with a steel clip. I've yet to find one, but this pedometer licks the problem in another way--the clip is detachable. In the picture, you can see that there are 2 white pieces that look rather bulky at the bottom sides of the pedometer. Those white pieces are the belt clip, and the pedometer itself fits into the clip that then holds the pedometer. I assume you can buy a new clip for less than who whole new pedometer; if this is not true, then the pedometer isn't as great as I think. Other nice features: It is extremely easy to set. User friendly. Also, it automatically goes to a new day--you get up in the morning and the steps are back to zero. There is a function to look back at each mode for the past 7 days; how many miles you walked, how many steps etc. Also, there is both an overall step counter and an aerobic step counter, which essentially counts your rhythmic steps. So your steps as you move around through your daily habits will count separately from the rhythmic steps if you go out for a walk. The cons: It won't pick up on my workout on an elliptical trainer. Also, the aerobic steps do not begin recording until you've gone--well, the brochure says 10 minutes, but it seems more like 12 to me. So if you do 8 minutes of an aerobic workout and then stop, none of the 8 minutes will be recorded as aerobic steps (though they will be recorded as non-aerobic steps.) You must do 10-12 minutes for it to start recording aerobic movements, but after that time it does recorded the full 10 - 12 minutes that you've done. The claim is that once you start aerobically exercising, you can stop for a full minute and it will start recording again after 60 steps, but I have found that not to be true. Stop to tie your shoe and it doesn't begin recording until 10 minutes have again elapsed. Or that's how my own pedometer seems to work. But overall, it's a terrific little machine.
Customer Review: The best pedometer
I started wearing this pedometer about 2 years ago and it's the best one out there for those trying to reach the 10,000 daily step goal. I've purchased 3 so far-- my first one finally got knocked to the floor one too many times, and the other was for my husband-- and I love them. The waistband clip isn't too secure though, anytime I kneel down or bend at the waist it's apt to pop off my waistband and fall to the floor. After nearly losing it a number of times, I lost it tonight while at the movie theater. I should've just put it in my pocket, but for me it seems to decrease the step count. I definitely will buy this again (but maybe keep it in my pocket more).
