iPod nano Pedometer

The fifth generation iPod nano includes a pedometer function. Unlike the Nike + iPod Sport Kit, this pedometer is built-in and doesn't use a separate sensor. It it suitable for recording total daily steps as well as individual workouts. The steps can be viewed from several screens on the iPod nano, as well as uploaded for free to the Nikeplus.com web site and shared with friends via Facebook. The pedometer only counts steps and estimates calories, it does not estimate distance or speed. I found the pedometer to be fairly accurate when carried in a pocket.

iPod Pedometer Function
To set up the pedometer, users go to the Extras menu. You can set the following functions:

Manual vs. Always On. Change this to Always On if you prefer to track total daily steps. Or, you can select Manual if you will only be tracking workouts rather than total daily steps.

Workout Goal: Set your total daily step goal, choosing from a list or setting your own.

Weight: Set your weight to get an estimate of calories burned.

Screen orientation: choose vertical, left or right.

Using the Pedometer
To start the pedometer, select Extras, Fitness, Pedometer and press the center button to start tracking steps. Steps are counted after five continuous steps, eliminating junk steps.

Once you have started the pedometer, it displays steps, time, and calories. You can click out via the Menu button to use the other functions of your iPod nano, such as listening to music, recording video, using the stopwatch function, or tuning into FM radio.

The total steps are visible from several screens on the iPod, such as the main menu, so you can view them without returning to the Pedometer function.

To stop recording your steps, return to the Pedometer menu and press the center button. The iPod will store your sessions so you can review them later, and will upload them to the Nikeplus.com web site once you visit iTunes.

Accuracy of the iPod nano Pedometer
I compared the iPod nano Pedometer, carried in a pants pocket, with an Omron hip pedometer, both for total daily steps and for a dedicated walking workout. The totals compared within 5%, which is a reasonable amount of accuracy for step totals.

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