I recently tested the Striiv Personal Trainer in your Pocket Pedometer for a period of one month. I did this so that I could provide a detailed review to health-conscious people thinking about buying this pedometer. I kept the Striiv with me at all times during the review period, so I could get a clear idea of how it performs with regular daily usage. Here is my review.
First, let me say that I am a huge fan of pedometers, and I have used several different ones. They really do hold you accountable and push you to walk more. Just seeing a number on a screen increase really does motivate me (and others) to do little things that add up, like parking in the back of the lot instead of near a door. It has been shown, in many different studies, that people who use a pedometer really do end up walking more. So I feel that everyone ought to own a pedometer, even if the Striiv is not the one for you. Keep looking if this pedometer does not appeal to you for whatever reason.
I removed my new Striiv Personal Trainer in your Pocket Pedometer from the box and looked it over. This is definitely a modern, up-to-date unit. It is small, less than 3 by 2 inches and about half an inch thick. That will make it easier to carry with me on a regular basis. There is actually an option to connect it to your key ring, which is great if you tend to forget things. Most people never forget their keys and with the Striiv attached to them, you won't forget your pedometer either. The main body of this unit is covered in a fairly large (for the unit's size) full color touch screen. This pedometer can be worn anywhere on your body.
A few hours into the review period it was apparent that this Striiv model is unlike any pedometer I have used. Not only does it tell me how many calories I have burned, but it relates it into real world terms. It lets you know when you have burned calories equivalent to popular food items, such as a large order of fries. It also compares activities to other activities in more interesting places. I took the stairs in a parking garage instead of the elevator and the Striiv told me when I had climbed the equivalent of the Eiffel Tower in France. It gave me something nice to think about when I was climbing back down those stairs later that day. This unit also tracks speed, so you don't just know how far you have walked, but also how quickly.
One thing I found to be very useful is the comparison to national averages. I had a few lazy days where I was below the national average for daily steps taken, and the Striiv pedometer let me know that. Since I consider myself healthier than most, I just couldn't live with that knowledge. This led to a few late night walks and runs up and down my stairs that would have never happened without the Striiv pedometer.
I loved this pedometer's "walk-a-thon" feature. Striiv has partnered with corporations that are willing to make a donation to the charity of your choice if you reach certain activity goals. Sometimes it is just easier to be active if you feel you are doing it for someone else too.
I was very skeptical about the gaming feature on this pedometer. I don't play video games, especially not those farm building types most of us are all too familiar with. This pedometer has "MyLand," an integrated video game where you build a virtual world. That world is built with energy credits that you accrue while being active. I must admit, I surprisingly am very fond of this game. Knowing that virtual world represents my energy spent becoming healthier makes the game very exciting. I really do suggest you try it, even if you aren't a gamer.
I found this pedometer to be very accurate when tracking steps while walking, but initially it was off when tracking steps while jogging. I thought this was just a problem with the unit, but I decided to call Striiv to see if anything could be done. The support staff was very friendly and helpful. The woman I spoke to talked me through "syncing" my pedometer. That corrected the problem and the pedometer was accurate after that even while I was jogging. I also found this pedometer to be accurate when I was climbing stairs.
This is really so much more than just a pedometer; it really is akin to a personal trainer in your pocket. Only this unit is limited to the kind features of a personal trainer that motivate you with positive reinforcement. You won't get the screaming, demeaning comments and all over berating provided by some trainers. You will still need to hire a personal trainer if that is what you are looking for. But if you want something that makes fitness fun, thereby leading to more activity, check out the Striiv Personal Trainer in your Pocket pedometer. It really does make walking fun. I was afraid this unit might be too complicated to use, which would put it in danger of not being used often enough. My fears were unfounded. This unit is very intuitive and quite user-friendly. The support staff at Striiv is very helpful should any questions arise.
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Heather Krasovec, creator of http://best-pedometer-reviews.com/, is dedicated to helping consumers find the best products to stay fit and healthy.
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