I walk and ride a bike at least 5 times a week. Does this work as a pedometer and will it work for my bike? I don't know how this thing works
1065743
This will track walking steps, it will not track activity while riding a bike.
1065744
It will count it as steps but it also picks up rigorous activities. You will have to sync it with your computer in order to view your stats. I love mine! I have it synced with myfitnesspal app. It keeps track of steps, calories burned, water in take, calorie intake, sleep, and you can set timers to remind you to move. It really is a great product. Only thing I don't like is that the hot pink doesn't stay hot pink long. I've had mine 2 weeks and already buying a black band because the pink looks dirty and I can't get it cleaned.
1065745
Actually I have to hook my fitbit to my shoe in order for it to count steps when I do my spinning class.
1509711
I either wear mine on a lanyard around my next and it counts steps very well. Riding a stationary bike, not as accurate. Sometimes I carry it in my pocket and it will count the steps no problem.
670105
I've only used it once on a treadmill and was pretty amazed at the results. It is important that you read and follow the instructions and set the correct stride in the pedometer before using it. In my experience, it is pretty accurate. Not only did the Omron HJ-112 tell me the total number of steps, it also computed how many "aerobic steps" I performed. I did not count each and every step while I walked on the treadmill, but the results are very similar to another pedometer I used to use when I went on 3 mile walks. I hope this helps.
894693
Depends on how you set the pedometer up. The one's we set up are for steps only. If you set it up for aerobic it will probably do both. Great pedometer. I ordered at least 50 for our senior group, who are in a little step/walking competition.
781899
BTW, you reminded me of how much I hate this pedometer...and I wore my HJ-720 EVERYDAY for those five years and now I go sometimes a week or two "forgetting." Well...I stand behind my testimony and went and ordered it instead, refund from Omron be damned, I am getting the pedometer I love and would highly recommend it over this one and have recommended it to friend after friend...It was $35 and since I paid with Discover bonus points, it was basically "free" to my mind. Best wishes...
1211734
This one does distance, steps taken and calories. I always question how accurate the calories are on these little pedometers but then I question that on any exercise machines also. Let's face it, if we eat too much we know it.
784449
If your arm is not moving, the pedometer will not count steps when walking. If you are typing it is counting as steps. It will count steps but it also reset itself, so therefore your calculation is not accurate.
1485635
It counted steps when I used it on my stationery recumbent bike. I think as long as your legs are moving in a stepping motion, it should count them as steps. Haven't tried it on an upright bike, but if you place it closer to your hip or clip it to you shoe or sock, it probably would work.
395653
I imagine it depends where you clip the device, but I haven't had any trouble with it. Unlike pedometers, it doesn't seem to pick up movement from driving or when I'm restless at work.
418194
I love my Spark Tracker...but that's because I utilize the Spark People site. I just did a quick search there, and found many articles about spinning (it's NOT what I thought it was, and now I want to try it!) However, the tracker is designed to track your foot movement when you walk, march, jog, etc. it does not really able to track revolutions of your leg...so I don't think it would record that activity well. HOWEVER; one of thing that the site does is allow you to log in your activity, the duration and intensity, and it is able to give you points that you use to track your activity for the day. I know that's a round about answer but fitness is multi-faceted. I love my Spark Tracker...but that's because I utilize the Spark People site. I just did a quick search there, and found many articles about spinning (it's NOT what I thought it was, and now I want to try it!) However, the tracker is designed to track your foot movement when you walk, march, jog, etc. it does not really able to track revolutions of your leg...so I don't think it would record that activity well. HOWEVER; one of thing that the site does is allow you to log in your activity, the duration and intensity, and it is able to give you points that you use to track your activity for... » Read More I love my Spark Tracker...but that's because I utilize the Spark People site. I just did a quick search there, and found many articles about spinning (it's NOT what I thought it was, and now I want to try it!) However, the tracker is designed to track your foot movement when you walk, march, jog, etc. it does not really able to track revolutions of your leg...so I don't think it would record that activity well. HOWEVER; one of thing that the site does is allow you to log in your activity, the duration and intensity, and it is able to give you points that you use to track your activity for the day. I know that's a round about answer but fitness is multi-faceted. « Show Less
1057002
it might pick up every few steps, but really your arm needs to be in motion for this to track well. same as with a bike. you could put it in your pocket to track leg movement perhaps.
255831
Yes it works just fine for biking using the foot pod. Of course you still need the strap for your heart rate. For overall watch for both running and biking I did fine the font was small and can be hard to read so it takes getting use too. I like to us my phone also and use like Mapmyrun or mapmyride app to compare distance via GPS.
670102
It does count your steps accurately. As long as you are in a walking motion, it will count it. Anything over 10 minutes of continuous walking counts as aerobic. We love ours and would recommend purchasing. Have never had a more reliable pedometer.
670101
It should. Everything is predicated on whether you setup the pedometer correctly. In the beginning when you set it up it asks about how long your stride is (among other questions) so it computes things properly. If you enter this information honestly and correctly, it should work like a charm. Good luck and hopefully this helps.
1574953
It will. But it is more of a training coach. It will tell you how fast you do each mile, your best time, when to walk, when to run, etc. It would be cheaper to just get a pedometer. A pedometer you wont have to charge it every day.
2050903
When you wear it on your shoe, it recognizes the circular movement, I guess. If you cycle/walk/run for over 10 minutes in a row it counts this as a workout, if not it just counts steps.
341826
It'll have problems seeing impacts of both feet, which is what would normally be considered steps. On the hip it might catch both feet, depending on how much impact you make with foot when you pedal. If good, not much. So that's the steps part. But the calorie part is based on steps taken and calculated stride length therefore distance, and time, so pace, and mass. Formula's specific to walking/running, not at all correct for biking. If you had best estimate on biking calories, and you made them match - buy lottery tickets.