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“Hi I was just wondering about posting a question on Mouths of Mums. I’d like to know if anyone has a great pedometer they use? I’ve had 2 – the first died and the second one, every time I sit down or lean over it resets itself and my step record disappears It’s SO frustrating coz I really want to do the 10000 step challenge. ” Do you have any recommendations for a pedometer?

Posted by anon, 27/04/13

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- - mom81879 said
  - 28 Nov 2018
    8:29 pm
I have 2 step counters. One my son bought me and one I won in a competition. I’m not sure of their brands. I’m currently using the one from my son. He paid approx $30 for it and it works brilliantly, no issues whatsoever and super easy to use
- - mom172741 said
  - 23 Aug 2016
    10:04 am
There are so many cheap ones around. They don’t last long but in my experience have latest as long as the more expensive ones. You can pick them up for around $2. I use an app to track my fitness, how far I run, walk, cycle etc but a pedometer is good to have on to keep those steps in check.
- - mom153507 said
  - 08 Oct 2015
    2:20 pm
If you have a smart phone you can download a pedometer app.
I have it & it’s fantastic!
I always have my phone on me, either in my pocket or my handbag, so it counts my daily steps & I keep track of not only my steps but how far I have walked in km &/or meters!
I strongly recommend it
- - Carolineb said
  - 30 Sep 2015
    7:15 pm
I have a fitbit and I love it. I love challenging other people to daily step goals.
- - christial said
  - 01 Jun 2014
    12:40 am
You can get a pedometer app for your phone.. I’ve been told.. Haven’t got it myself..
- - Happymum-2 said
  - 31 May 2014
    2:56 pm
did you find a suitable one, I believe they are all pretty much of a muchness
- - miranda_blackmore said
  - 30 Apr 2014
    10:46 pm
I have a fitbit and it’s fantastic!
- - shazzbot said
  - 05 Apr 2014
    5:18 pm
I also purchased one from Big W, is pretty good and I have been doing more than my 10,000 steps!
- - yyon4699 said
  - 16 Mar 2014
    5:45 pm
i had a basic one too.. was ok but i ony used it for a month.
- - memo said
  - 15 Mar 2014
    3:17 pm
I had a basic one, worked ok, however I found it impossible to walk 10000 steps in a day. Now just walk to suit me, less frustrated.
- - emily_zilm said
  - 08 Mar 2014
    6:25 pm
Hope this has been resolved for you. I got mine from Big W.
- - maureen3 said
  - 30 Aug 2013
    12:51 pm
Try your local sports store and they can put you in the right direction
- - a-edwards said
  - 22 Aug 2013
    1:19 pm
Good on u for setting this challenge
- - lynzstevo said
  - 21 Aug 2013
    10:11 am
The fitbit ones sounds fantastic
- - rocky1991 said
  - 16 Aug 2013
    11:41 am
I’m looking for a good one to, so far my experiences with pedometers have been dismal!
- - a-edwards said
  - 15 Aug 2013
    3:15 pm
That’s so annoying. Hope someone can help u
- - sallty said
  - 05 Aug 2013
    9:30 am
I got one of the FitBit zips MoM offered one month. I’m really happy with it! Its very discreet and never switches off.
- - rach1292 said
  - 25 Jul 2013
    11:05 pm
Even go into a sports shop and ask what they recommend good luck and I hope you find the right one for you
- - rach1292 said
  - 25 Jul 2013
    11:02 pm
Sportline is meant to be good
- - sanjipanj said
  - 16 Jul 2013
    9:14 am
I bought one from rebel sport, it cost $20 & was fantastic until I took it into beach with me, I’ve never heard of Filbrit though