If you're walking to lose weight, a recent study says you need to walk at a quick pace of at least 100 steps per minute in order for it to be considered moderate intensity. A pedometer is a great tool to use when you're strolling along, since it tells you how many steps you've taken. You can also check it to make sure you're taking enough steps within a certain number of time in order to get your Read more

My friends at Polar sent me a couple of heart rate monitors to test, and the FT40 and FT60 models did not disappoint. In fact, I've become pretty attached to the FT60. It was kind to include another fitness gadget, the FA20 activity computer ($120) that doesn't monitor your heart rate, but does some other cool stuff that motivates me to move. The idea behind this gadget is to show how everyday Read more

New research has found that people who use a pedometer to measure how far they walk lose more weight, exercise more and have lower blood pressure than those who do not. Whether or not those who use the devices are more motivated in the first place, just benefit from the assistance, or both is still undetermined. What's more? Those who wear a pedometer took an average of 2,000 more steps a Read more

I'll be the first to admit that I am not a fan of fanny packs. However sometimes when exercising, I find them acceptable. Still not fashionable, but acceptable. Wearing one while dancing around at Disneyland, totally unacceptable. As far as fanny packs go, this Sportline Trail Tracker Sport Pack ($20) is as functional and sporty as they come. Not only does it have an over-sized media pocket with Read more

Love the idea of using a pedometer but hate the look of having a gadget hooked to your belt throughout the day? You're not alone. Luckily Sportline, the makers of the fabulous HydraCoach have done it again. However this time it's in the form of a super sleek pedometer, the ThinQ Pocket Pedometer. At a mere 3mm thin, these credit card inspired wafers will slide into your pocket and stealthy track Read more

Whether you're training for your first 5k or simply looking to count your steps a day, the Tech 4 O Accelerator Series Watch ($49.00) may be a good fit for you. This cute (and functional) watch calculates speed, distance, and caloric expenditure along with steps traveled. How does it work? Well the user’s movement produces varying degrees of electric current within the sensor, allowing the Read more

I don't know about you but I can get a bit carried away with my fitness gadgets, I definitely like to think that I give geeksugar a run for her money. The problem is that a lot of times I just don't want to walk around with a heart rate monitor, pedometer, music player and more dangling from my body. This is why I was thrilled to learn about the Oregon Scientific MP3 Player/Pedometer($155.95). Read more