Digital pedometers are the surest way for you to count your steps and monitor your fitness levels while exercising. By using high accuracy pedometers, or step counters, you can precisely measure the number of steps you take--some of the higher end digital pedometers can even calculate mileage, speed, and the number of calories you've burned. A step counter is a simple tool that can make your walking program goals easier to attain.

America is now the fattest country on the planet, but there are two things we can do about it. One is to consider eating healthier foods. (I didn't say eat them, just consider eating them.) The other is to work from a sedentary lifestyle to a more active one--walking programs are simple ways to become more fit. And a step counter makes your exercise program more manageable.

Digital Pedometers Keep You in Step

The latest medical recommendation (after cutting trans-fatty acids and adding more protein to your diet) is a simple one: walk 10,000 steps a day. The walking is easy; it's the counting that gets annoying. With today's pedometers, you can count your steps over the course of days or weeks to motivate yourself to increase your fitness levels--with just the touch of a few buttons.

The Omron digital premium pedometer is one of the most advanced digital pedometers available today. It can differentiate between regular steps and aerobic steps--which burn more calories--and its digital technology lets you put it in a pocket or bag instead of on your belt. Most importantly, these pedometers are the most accurate, meaning your work outs and fitness programs are more precise, too.