ACCUSPLIT AE170XLG Pedometer with Steps, Distance, Goal Setting, and Calories Burned Review
I've owned a few cheaper brands from WalMart that seemed to malfunction after several months. So I did some research and decided upon the AE170LX, which I purchased in September 2009, because it is multipurpose, and seemed pretty sturdy.
After carefully reading the instructions, I measured my stride, which took about 20 minutes to get right. For about a week after, I tested and re-tested by counting steps and checking the device to ensure it was accurate, and for the most part, it was right on. The problem is, if you measure for a leisurely walk, then go out and power walk with larger steps, it's not accurate, but changing your stride length is easy.
I love the steps, distance and calories burned function, which is really helpful in reaching a goal, or walking off the Butterfinger I just ate. And the built-in metal clip really stays onto your pants/shorts quite well. But alas, it doesn't hold up in the washer, so I'm making purchase #2. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because it's a bit time consuming to calibrate, and I don't think a lot of people have the patience to get it just right. Once it's right, though, it's smooth sailing.
ACCUSPLIT AE170XLG Pedometer with Steps, Distance, Goal Setting, and Calories Burned Feature
- Easy to use but accurate for basic 10,000 steps-a-day programs
- Extra durable - Polycarbonate Case with Steel Spring Clip
- Includes leash kit, pedometer usage guide, and access to web-based activity wellness program
- 5-Year No-proof-of-purchase limited warranty
ACCUSPLIT AE170XLG Pedometer with Steps, Distance, Goal Setting, and Calories Burned Overview
Looking for a quality pedometer that's very easy to use? Try ACCUSPLIT's AE170XLG, our new Goal Setting feature gives you the ability to set goals for Steps; Distance and Calories Burned. In addition our Auto-Activity Timer gives you the exact amount activity time consumed. This unit uses our JW200 PedometerEngine Step Sensor. Step pedometer with goal tracking (for each function), distance, calories, 0-5 user selectable step delay function (default setting is 1), and automatic activity timer (ON and OFF with STEPs). Metal clip. Leash attached to product, plus instructions, and AAS400 guide.
ACCUSPLIT AE170XLG Pedometer with Steps, Distance, Goal Setting, and Calories Burned Specifications
Accusplit's AE170XLG pedometer offers everything you need to measure your progress and set your fitness goals. The pedometer is distinguished by such features as a goal-setting mode that helps track your steps, distance, and calories burned, along with an auto-activity timer that tells you how much time you consumed over the course of your steps. As a result, it's easy to enjoy a complete workout whether you're going for a jog or performing a 10,000-step walking program. Plus, the pedometer is extra durable thanks to its sturdy polycarbonate case, which comes with a steel spring clip that attaches securely to your shirt sleeve, belt, or bag. Also bundled with a leash kit and pedometer usage guide, the AE170XLG--which offers access to Accusplit's web-based activity wellness program--carries a five-year limited warranty.
About Accusplit
Since its founding in 1972, Accusplit has produced a host of professional-quality stopwatches, heart rate monitors, timers, and clocks. Accusplit was the first digital stopwatch manufacturer, helping the company earn a reputation for making accurate, quality products. W. Ron Sutton, the company's president, invented the memory stopwatch, and the company has since made numerous advances in the design and production of timing devices.
Today, Accusplit manufactures a wide range of pedometers, stopwatches, and timers. The president of the company is known as "Mr. Pedometer" and holds a patent for pedometer accuracy. He is perhaps the foremost expert on pedometry in the Western hemisphere, and is continuing Accusplit's tradition of technological innovation by releasing new pedometer models each year.
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