One of the most popular brands of step counter pedometer in the market is the Yamax CW-701 Digiwalker pedometer. Most people find it different from other pedometers in terms of design, features and usability. The Yamax pedometer has been used in many medical studies as a standard pedometer due to its accuracy. It has also been featured in several articles for its achievement in starting the walking program to promote healthy living.

Many people find the Yamax pedometer is very different than any pedometer you may have used.

• It is more accurate, lighter weight and less obtrusive in comparison to other pedometers.

• One of the most obvious difference is that it has a hinged protective cover to hide the buttons, which helps prevent them from accidentally pressed.

• Made from the world famous Digiwalker pedometer engine, this step counter pedometer is claimed to be one of the most accurate pedometers in the industry for both reliability and accuracy.

• Its features include readings of steps, distance, calories, activity time, clock and two-week memory. This two-week memory allows you to keep track of the steps taken in total each day for a week, and compare it to the previous week to monitor your progress.

• The Yamax pedometer not only can be worn on your waistband, but it can also be put in your top pocket, trouser front pocket, in your purse, or even wear around the neck. All these methods will work just as good and produce an accurate step reading.

Independent studies concluded that the Yamax pedometer is the most accurate pedometer; as such it has been benchmarked as the gold standard pedometer. This step counter pedometer has been used in many medical studies, such as cancer, diabetes, smoking and overall health & wellness. The study undertaken by Ghent University in Belgium used the Yamax Digiwalker as the standard against which other models were evaluated. About 1,000 pedometers were tested, of the 973 pedometers, almost 3/4 either over or under estimated the total steps by 10% or more. In more of a 1/3 of cases, the error was found to be greater than 50%.

Researchers have concluded that many people have been misled by their step readings and this could actually lead to inaccuracy in calories consumption, distance walked and poor weight control. The above studies have been published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (June 2006). The Yamax pedometer has also been featured in several articles on how the device has motivational factors for individuals starting a new walking program. Some articles have been written in Newsweek (May 2004), Prevention (July 2004), and the San Diego Times (August 2004).

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