Your new pedometer automatically tracks every step you take, so you can actually see how your steps accumulate throughout the day. Using it is as easy as 1-2-3!

To open the pedometer:

1. Find the word "open" - located in the middle of the pedometer - along the top edge of the pedometer.
2. Gently push forward the cover clip located above the word "open." Note: The cover is designed to close tightly so the pedometer works most effectively. Should the cover not want to open, push the cover clip "up" slightly as you push it forward to help loosen the seal.

Wearing the pedometer:

1. Put the pedometer on when you first get up in the morning and wear it all day long.
2. Check the pedometer periodically throughout the day. This will give you constant feedback on how well you are doing in regard to reaching your daily step goal.
3. At the end of the day record your steps online or write down your steps so you can enter them online the next day. Press the yellow "Reset" button to reset the counter back to zero so you are ready for tomorrow.

To get the most accurate reading from your pedometer, wear the pedometer in the following way:

• Wear the pedometer snugly against your body, attached to a belt or waistline on your clothing. If your clothing doesn't have a waistband, you can attach your pedometer to a piece of elastic tied around your waist or your underwear. Also, you can secure it tightly with a safety pin.
• Try to have the pedometer line up with the crease on your pants or the center of your kneecap.
• The pedometer should be parallel to the ground. If it is tilted to one side or the other, it will not give you an accurate recording of your steps. The pedometer must be closed in order for it to work.

Note: Be assured that we have selected the most accurate pedometer on the market. In fact, in comparison studies, this pedometer was determined to be the most accurate of those tested. However, no pedometer is 100 percent accurate. This pedometer is provided to you as a tool to estimate steps taken. Although it tends to underestimate the distance traveled when you walk fast or jog, it overestimates the distance when you take small steps around your house or workplace. So it all balances out and produces a highly accurate estimate of your total activity.

Counting steps for other activities
Your pedometer works whenever you are taking steps. For those times when you choose an activity other than walking, check the chart below to determine the activity's equivalent number of steps.

Simply multiply the number of minutes you did the activity by the number of steps indicated on the chart. For example, 30 minutes of mopping equals 3030 steps. (30 minutes x 101).

For activities not listed below, find the one(s) most similar and estimate the step value. You can also estimate steps by knowing that 2,000 steps equals one mile.

Note: To receive the most accurate "step equivalent" we recommend that you remove your pedometer when choosing an activity other than walking. [But do not reset your pedometer to zero!] It is best to use the step conversion chart to calculate your steps during a “non-walking” activity — then add those steps to the total number reflected on your pedometer at the end of the day.

Number of steps per minute for selected activities

I've had my pedometer for more than a year and it's no longer tracking steps. What's wrong?

Most likely, your pedometer's battery needs to be replaced. Here's how:

1. Hold your pedometer so the front cover is facing you.
2. Look along the bottom edge of the pedometer to locate the cover access slot.
3. Insert the edge of a coin into the slot.
4. Twist the coin to pop open and remove the front cover of the pedometer.
5. Remove and replace the LR-44 battery with a new one. Batteries can be purchased from your local drug store or any place that sells watch or camera batteries.
6. Place the front cover back on the pedometer, making sure it snaps back on tightly.
7. Follow your local waste management guidelines to recycle the old battery.

I think my pedometer is defective.

First, double-check to make sure you're wearing your pedometer correctly. If the pedometer isn't positioned correctly, it won't track steps correctly. Review the above information on how to wear your pedometer. If this doesn't help, contact HealthPartners and we'll replace it at no cost for up to 30 days after you enroll in the program. Just mail your defective pedometer, along with your name, address to: