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.

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.

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.

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.

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'!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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. **