BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The prevalence of obesity, diabetes, strokes and hypertension has dramatically escalated, due in large part to the rise of sedentary lifestyles. A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that over 54 percent of Americans more than 18 years of age were not active enough to meet physical activity recommendations. Encouraging millions of Americans get their 10,000 steps-a-day, Omron Healthcare recently introduced its Premium Pedometer (model HJ-112), ranked first for accuracy and performance by a leading consumer ranking magazine.
The HJ-112 pedometer helps individuals turn the simple act of walking into healthy exercise that can increase fitness levels, trigger weight loss and lengthen life spans and the quality of life. Unlike other pedometers, the HJ-112 calculates the users’ number and duration of aerobic steps. Aerobic steps are defined as more than 60 steps a minute and 10 minutes of continuous walking. Aerobic monitoring quickly and accurately helps users assess their habits, enabling them to make changes needed to burn body fat, lose weight and improve their overall cardiovascular health.
Unique to the HJ-112, Omron Healthcare’s sensing technology and algorithm allow it to be placed or worn in multiple positions. While most pedometers must be worn on a belt or on a waistband, the HJ-112 can accurately measure steps while being worn in a jacket or pants pocket, or even in a bag.
“The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently found that more than 72,000 female nurses indicated that moderate to intense physical activity, such as walking, is linked to a substantial reduction in the risk of strokes,” said Hiroshi Ogawa, senior category manager, Weight Management for Omron Healthcare. “Research clearly shows the direct and significant impact exercise has on preventable diseases. We developed the HJ- 112 to encourage activity and lifestyle changes to increase the quality of life for those suffering from illnesses or for people interested in disease prevention.”
Omron Healthcare’s HJ-112 offers users a more personalized way to track their progress including a calorie display function. Calculated by the walker’s weight, stride distance and number of steps, the pedometer calculates calories burned and the total distance covered. Users can also monitor progress by reviewing data stored from the previous seven days.
The pedometer’s aerobic step function helps users meet exercise guidelines set by organizations including the CDC or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), where moderate exercise is encouraged.
The Omron Healthcare Premium Pedometer HJ-112 retails at approximately $40.00 and can be purchased at Walgreens, CVS and in many Wal-Mart locations. For more information about Omron Healthcare and the HJ-112 Premium Pedometer, visit http://www.omronhealthcare.com/ .
About Omron Healthcare, Inc.
Omron Healthcare, Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of blood pressure monitors for home use. Omron Healthcare’s headquarters is located in Bannockburn, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, and has new offices in Ontario, Canada, servicing our Canadian customers. Omron Healthcare is committed to providing advanced, high quality professional medical and home healthcare products. The company also contributes to hypertension disease management through a sponsorship with the American Heart Association. For more information, visit http://www.omronhealthcare.com/ .
Contact: Kazuko Kuriyama Omron Healthcare, Inc. (847) 247-5637 kazuko.kuriyama@omron.com Julie Helmstetter Edelman (312) 240-3378 julie.helmstetter@edelman.com
Omron Healthcare, Inc.
CONTACT: Kazuko Kuriyama of Omron Healthcare, Inc., +1-847-247-5637,kazuko.kuriyama@omron.com , or Julie Helmstetter of Edelman,+1-312-240-3378, julie.helmstetter@edelman.com
Web site: http://www.omronhealthcare.com/
