Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software

Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with software is an unbelievable product.
Yes, it measures plain steps, aerobic steps and Pedometer is able to identify, type of steps it's that advanced from a pocket pedometer, it's like having a personal trainer. The health surgeon General recommended 10.000 step every day, I am not able to achieve that goal yet, but with a little help from Omron pedometer I believe & can achieve that goal. This was a Christmas present from my son,it's the BEST present I've received. I have mid to high triglycerides along with board line high cholesterol,I was advised by my Doctor to take medication or walk, I am choosing to walk, This Peodometer will save money on medication in the long run and fatten up my skinny 401 K.

Within two months the data transfer failed. No fixing it. This is a common problem. If you take a look around, you will see I was not the only one.

I got the Omron HJ-720ITC on a recommendation from a nutritionist to keep track of (and increase) my exercise levels -- I had become a sedentary slug. The thing is terrific. Clips on your belt and off you go. It's very motivating, its extremely accurate, and you forget it's there. This model keeps track of loads of information: 7 days on the unit itself, and much longer if you plug it into the computer with the included software. I should probably use the software, but I don't. Nice to know I could, I suppose. The only flaw is the belt clip. It's not very beefy, which is great for walking, but not great for running. If I don't use the extra strap and secondary (smaller, but sturdier) clip, it sometimes falls off when I run and dangles from the strap. I think I've figured out how to position it so it doesn't fall off as much, but it should also be an easy fix (make the clip stronger and grippier). The best thing about this product is that it helps the transition from walking to other exercises. I started out walking (because that's all I could manage). After a couple of weeks, I mixed in some elliptical trainer, and now I'm running as well.

I've had five or six pedometers over the past couple of years, and none have given me the kind of performance I'd hoped for. I've had several clip on types, and one that was a slim, credit card style for carrying in your pockets, but they all had issues of one kind or another, and none were truly satisfactory. This Omron works as advertised, and it's nearly all perfect.

I like the fact that it retains 7 days worth of step counting. I like the fact that it will give you numerous readouts at the press of a button. I like that it will allow you to hook up to a computer via USB, and import all your data from the past several weeks, and display it in a variety of ways. I especially like that it has a small strap with an alligator clip, for attaching to your waistband or belt loop. I attach mine to a belt loop and drop it in my pocket. It counts steps all day, and never gets in the way or gets caught on anything outside. I never worry about losing it or dropping it. (It also comes with a small "cradle" which can also attach to your belt, but for my use, I find that too bulky.)

After many previous wild goose chases on my part, this pedometer is finally a bull's eye. Money well spent!

My husband and I each have one of these and have been using them daily since June '08. I bought one for my brother who just started running again. We love how we can download the data and track our progress. My husband's unit stopped working, but Omron replaced it (under warranty), so we were happy with their service. I'd recommend this unit.