How to Calibrate an Omron Pace/Distance Tracker

Monitor your workout progress with an Omron pace and distance tracker.

The Omron Go Smart pace and distance tracker clips to your waist like a traditional step counter. However, this tracker also records the distance walked, calories burned and average pace of workout. The tracker determines the calories burned based on the weight entered during setup. By entering your height into the Omron tracker, the computer estimates your stride length and uses it to calculate the distance walked based on the number of steps taken during a workout. You can adjust either of these settings at any time to keep the Omron pace and distance tracker calibrated to your measurements.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure

Instructions

1. Use a thin, sturdy instrument to press the "Set" button on the back of the Omron tracker. Do not use anything sharp, it will damage the button. On the tracker display the hour will be flashing.

2. Press "Start" until the number next to "Weight" flashes. The Omron tracker uses your weight to calculate the calories burned during a workout.

3. Press "Mode/Up" or "Memo/Down" buttons to change the weight. Press "Start" to confirm and move to the "Height" entry.

4. Press the "Up" and "Down" buttons to enter your height. Press "Start" to confirm. The Omron tracker automatically calculates your stride length based on your height.

5. Press the "Up" and "Down" buttons to modify your stride length or leave the calculated length.

6. Press "Start" to confirm and exit the settings.

Calculate Stride Lenght Using the Omron Tracker

1. Go to a location where you can easily judge the distance walked or run, like a public running track or a local park.

2. Press and hold the "Start" button for 2 seconds to start a workout.

3. Press and hold the "Mode/Up" button for 2 seconds. This will display the current stride length and distance information.

4. Use the "Mode/Up" and "Memo/Down" buttons on the display to set the workout distance. For example, a distance reading of 0.5 indicates a workout distance of one-half mile.

5. Press "Start" to begin your workout. Walk or run the distance programmed at a consistent pace. The tracker will continue to record calories and fat burned, as well as step count. Stop when you have reached the distance.

6. Press and hold "Start" for 2 seconds to end the workout. The display will show your new stride length. Use the "Mode/Up" or "Memo/Down" buttons to make any further adjustments.

7. Press "Start" to confirm your new stride length.

Calculate Stride Length Manually

1. Walk or run 10 steps. Your stride will vary depending on the type of exercise. You can calculate both and adjust the stride length in the Omron tracker if you prefer to walk or run on a particular day.

2. Measure the distance from start to end in inches.

3. Divide the distance walked by 10. Divide that number by 12 to calculate your stride length in feet.

4. Follow the instructions in Section 1 to manually to enter your stride length.

References

• Omron: HJA-301
• Omron: FAQs: Fitness Diagnostics