1. Posted by Brenda on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 11:08 AM (EST):
I could really use it.
Stepping Out
Win a pedometer that goes "any-wear" you go!
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:30 AM
As part of my “journey" to a better life with the 3D Plan, one of my favorite aspects of the program is that it recommends wearing a pedometer and tracking daily step count.
Luckily for me, the great folks at Sportline recently sent over a totally nifty pedometer for review. I’ve had pedometers in the past, starting with one that came in a McDonald’s salad a few years back. But this model, the TraQ Any-Wear Pedometer, is definitively the best one I’ve ever tried.
From the minute it arrived, I couldn’t wait to clip it on and start counting. One of the coolest things about this pedometer is that it can be worn in multiple ways - not just on your belt, which is great if you’re wearing a dress to work, Mass or another occasion and still want to track your steps. Some of the other features of this pedometer include:
* 7-day total workout memory recall
* Set and track personal daily goals
* Accurately tracks steps, running strides, speed, and distance
* Accurately calculates calories burned
* Monitors total time in activity
* Auto-scan and walk/run toggle
* Laser-tuned stopwatch and pacer
* Clock, calendar and daily alarm
With the seven day feature, your pedometer tracks your steps all week and you can easily sit down on Sunday and compare your days’ progress. It’s funny that the simple act of wearing a pedometer prompts me to be more physically active - I park in the far corners of the school lot, savor trips up and down the steps with laundry, and slip in a late evening walk if I’m falling short of my goals.
And now, you have your chance to win one of these cool pedometers! If you would like to be entered for a chance to win, you must 1) have a U.S. shipping address and 2) leave a comment on this post with a valid email address (won’t be published or shared) before Midnight EST on Friday, November 28. I’ll draw a random winner and announce over the weekend.
Get ready to step out in style!
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2. Posted by Lori Chaplin on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 11:08 AM (EST):
Lisa, your article reminded me that I should put a pedometer on my Christmas list. I used to have a couple of cheapies, but they did not hold up too well, and they were not all that accurate. Even so, I also noticed that when I wore a pedometer I was much more active—probably due to my competitive nature. Every day I would try to get in more steps. My daughter would also wear one, so we could compare—or gloat.
3. Posted by Stephanie [website] on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 11:08 AM (EST):
Okay… that looks really cool. I would really like to win this!
5. Posted by Majellamom [website] on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 11:20 AM (EST):
Very cool! Please count me in
7. Posted by Theola on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 11:26 AM (EST):
I would love to win that! I have begun training for a Komen 3 Day event and I have only 11 months to get my admittedly morbidly “fluffy” figure whipped into prime walking condition.
9. Posted by alf on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 11:42 AM (EST):
I’ve tried pedometers in the past and abandoned them after a short period of time for various reasons. Perhaps it’s time to try again.
13. Posted by Nicole on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 12:07 PM (EST):
If I win it I’ll send a long note about why it’s perfect!
14. Posted by Teresa on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 12:13 PM (EST):
I’m walking! I am! With one of these I’d be walking even more!
17. Posted by Lisa on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 1:10 PM (EST):
I could use a new pedometer—thanks for the contest!
18. Posted by Molly on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 1:17 PM (EST):
Maybe this could be the start of a new healthier me.
19. Posted by Patricia on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 1:18 PM (EST):
This just might be the motivation I need! ;o)
21. Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 1:43 PM (EST):
I’ve never entered one of these contests, but this caught my eye...it sounds like a good step towards better health. Thanks for the info and the offer.
22. Posted by SaraJ [website] on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 1:45 PM (EST):
I could use it, although I imagine it’s my kids who will find it most fascinating.
-- SJ
23. Posted by Colleen on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 1:50 PM (EST):
Hi --
I’d love it—I have a pedometer which really doesn’t seem to work at all. One that you could wear not just on your belt sounds really good to me.
25. Posted by Liz on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 2:07 PM (EST):
I got 3D a few weeks ago and was all set to start til I read the pedometer part - I didn’t want to spend the money on one unless I heard one actually worked (excuses, excuses). Your review just jumpstarted my plan! I’ll wait until Friday, but I’m excited to purchase this even if I don’t win.
26. Posted by Gretchen [website] on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 2:11 PM (EST):
I’ve ordered the 3D book but haven’t started yet, this is just what I need!
27. Posted by Amy F [website] on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 2:25 PM (EST):
I got the 3D book from the library, but winning a pedometer would really jumpstart things 
28. Posted by Maureen on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 2:30 PM (EST):
This is exactly what I need! I hope I win!
29. Posted by Krista [website] on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 2:31 PM (EST):
wow, that’s awesome! I could really use that. And, even though I am in Canada, I DO have a US shipping address!
30. Posted by Kathryn K. on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 2:50 PM (EST):
I just lost my last one somewhere, so this would be great!
35. Posted by Ann G on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 3:42 PM (EST):
Thanks for the chance to win! One of these is on my Christmas list.
36. Posted by Elizabeth M on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 4:11 PM (EST):
I need the motivation! Count me in!
41. Posted by Danielle M. on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 4:57 PM (EST):
Always wondered about how many steps I took each day (I do know that I climb 32 stairs round trip for each load of laundry...)
42. Posted by Jean [website] on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 5:29 PM (EST):
I would be very greatful for this Thanksgiving gift!
43. Posted by Christina on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 6:34 PM (EST):
Please enter me! I have been wanting a pedometer for a long time.
44. Posted by Sarah R. [website] on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 7:23 PM (EST):
Oh boy! I’d love to win - but if I don’t, this might be just the one for me...I’ve just joined the “wear a step-counter” club in the last month and you’re so right, it makes me want to be more active.
45. Posted by Dee F on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 7:27 PM (EST):
I want it! I want it! I want it! I have a ‘cheapie’ that only counts steps, nothing else.
46. Posted by Janet [website] on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 8:01 PM (EST):
Sounds great! I’d love to win.
47. Posted by Chandra Law on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 8:34 PM (EST):
my mother in law would love this as a gift!
48. Posted by Salome Ellen [website] on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 8:38 PM (EST):
I’m curious about just how many steps I DO take!
49. Posted by Nico on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 10:04 PM (EST):
I lost mine and don’t have the funds to replace it with a “good” one. I’d love it. Thanks.
51. Posted by Cathy on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 10:32 PM (EST):
This sounds great—especially since the McDonald one I had didn’t survive being used by each of the kids.
52. Posted by Mary Ellen on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 10:50 PM (EST):
I’d love to have this to log how many miles I walk at work!
53. Posted by Sue on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 11:52 PM (EST):
Wow! Sounds great to me--I would love one!!!
54. Posted by Megan on Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 12:13 AM (EST):
I’d love a chance to win. Thanks for the review!
57. Posted by Anne on Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 7:59 AM (EST):
I’d love one of these, thanks for the chance to win one!
59. Posted by Jenny N. [website] on Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 10:02 AM (EST):
This would be great for my colder climate where it’s much harder to get out from under the blankets and off the couch!
Thanks for the chance to win!
60. Posted by Deb on Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 11:28 AM (EST):
This sounds like a fantastic gadget. I would love to have one.
61. Posted by Laurajean on Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 11:57 AM (EST):
Okay, sign me up! I had a cheapo one that didn’t work very well, so gave it up.
63. Posted by Stacy Woodley on Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 5:34 PM (EST):
This would be an awesome prize, and a great way to motivate me to lose the baby weight.
64. Posted by Andrea Janicki on Thursday, Nov 27, 2008 9:59 AM (EST):
Enter me too, please! I plan to start a post-Thanksgiving diet, and that would really help!
65. Posted by Rita on Thursday, Nov 27, 2008 5:47 PM (EST):
I would really like to win this. It would give me a jumpstart to get back on my exercise program. Rita
66. Posted by Candice Benz on Thursday, Nov 27, 2008 6:27 PM (EST):
I have been looking for a good pedometer. I like the challenge of meeting a goal of steps or exceeding it. I will check this one out regardless.
67. Posted by Sandra on Friday, Nov 28, 2008 8:46 AM (EST):
If I win it, will I have to use it?? Ok, ok.
Thanks!
68. Posted by Jim Beeghley [website] on Friday, Nov 28, 2008 11:01 AM (EST):
Hi,
I’ve been wanting to get one of these. Thanks!!
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