Are Pedometer Watches Good for Running?
If you are a runner, pedometer watches can be very useful in keeping track of your
fitness activity and different statistics such as running distance, time and number of steps.
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Significance
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Pedometer watches are not only useful devices to track your fitness, but they are also a more convenient choice than their older counterparts, clip-on pedometers. Unlike those models that you clip on your belt, wear on your neck or stash in your pocket, the pedometer watch is easier to wear and quicker to access.
Features
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Look for a pedometer watch to suit your specific needs. If you are most concerned with accurate distance measurements, then pick up one that uses accelerator technology, which not only measures your movement but also your speed. Other available features include burned calorie counters, built-in stopwatches and countdown timers.
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Types
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If you walk, as well as run, you will need the type of pedometer that can tell the difference between the two. Not all models can distinguish between different types of exercise.
Calories Burned
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Pedometer watches can also be useful for runners to accurately keep track of the calories burned per workout. You can customize pedometer watches by setting up a profile which includes your weight and average stride distances. This function will enable you to get even more accurate results for distances and calorie burning estimates.
Considerations
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Another good use of pedometer watches for runners is to keep track of performance over time. Some models will enable you to store running stats over a period of weeks or months. This will enable you to see how much you are improving and can help to motivate you to better results.
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