They say that the cheapest and easiest way to stay in shape is to take a walk regularly. A lot of people enjoy walking and do this as their sole means of exercise. They walk around the neighborhood and even in supermarkets and malls. They monitor their steps, calories burned and distance with a pedometer. There are different brands of pedometers out there but one popular gadget is the Omron pedometer.

There are different Omron pedometers that you can choose from. You can choose a pocket pedometer that you can put in your pocket, clip on your waistband or armband and you can even put it in your bag while you are shopping. As long as it is perpendicular to the ground, it will count your steps accurately. It can remember a full week’s exercise so you can see if you achieved your exercise goal.