The device is the size of an mp3 player about. It can be fastened with the included clip to clothing or simply take in the front pocket. The manual is easy to understand, so I could quickly put the instrument into operation. One has to adjust only the time and the own basic data (height, weight, etc.), then you can start. The device measures the daily number of steps, the distance traveled and calories burned and fat burning. How accurate are the calorie and fat information, I can not judge; at the steps I have counted a partial track itself and have come to the same result (almost) (2% deviation) as the Omron. At midnight, it automatically starts again at 0; stores the last seven days. There is a workout mode that you start at the start of training. The results of the training session will be evaluated separately from the normal running activities, so that one (also a drop in performance or) can control an increase in output. To also be able to test this feature, I have today filed a little (okay, very small ...) Running unit when going for a walk. I was then ready for the oxygen tent; Omron has mastered the task much better. After 30 minutes workout you get according to instruction of the Omron a little praise on the display. Whether that's true, I do not know - to 30 minutes, I'm not even come close to ...
The main benefit of the pedometer I see in the enormous motivation that it provides - a measurable result spurs automatically to improve this. I could see well in the past few days with me: Since last Saturday I wear the device all day around with me, both at home and at work. Lack comparative values I was at the end of the first test day quite pleased with myself. Already on the second day I was then immediately increase earnings of the previous day a little, next day a little bit ...
I had the last few days a lot of fun with the Omron and would recommend it not only joggers / walkers, etc., but also all the couch potatoes who want their baser instincts to declare war and can use a little extra motivation.
