Talk to me about Pedometers

[ColonelDan]

I thought I’d try using a pedometer just to see how far I stroll along the beach on my hunts.

The reviews I’ve read on many are not very*complimentary. *It seems the common complaint centers on accuracy and battery life.

I’d appreciate your thoughts and recommendations.

Thanks

[boogeyman]

Bought one years ago. Wore it at work. Wished I'd never done it! Work just wasn't as much fun after I figured out I was walking seven more miles than I thought.

Do you have a gps? Start a track and it'll tell you how far you went without carrying another piece of equipment. Not to mention the cost of a pedometer. GPS - more useful.

[Jim in MA]

Try using your phone with a GPS tracking app.

[Irishgoldhound]

I just use my phone.

[FloridaSon]

I thought I’d try using a pedometer just to see how far I stroll along the beach on my hunts.

The reviews I’ve read on many are not very*complimentary. *It seems the common complaint centers on accuracy and battery life.

I’d appreciate your thoughts and recommendations.

Thanks

Way back I would take a picture where I started and ended. Import those into google earth and it drops a pin. Then you can measure it. Then i got a smart phone.

I used the HR app on my Apple phone. Some use the under armor app but i found it unreliable.

When i needed to track heart rate and calories I got a fitbit. It is pretty accurate using your phone gps. I like seeing how far i walk and if i am walking a mile to a certain point that helps. Also shows when you work your heart so that is good.

It is very hard to see on a Sunny day. I check it later but would like to be able to see it and the time without removing sunglasses and cupping my hand over it.

[RustyGold]

I use my Apple Watch. It counts your steps, miles, calories burned, etc.

[ColonelDan]

Thanks to all. You gave me some good options.