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Walk in StyleGuide Rating - ![]() The DashTrak pedometer by WalkStyles offers a lot of bang for your buck. Not only can you track steps, distance and calories burned, you can also keep track of your heart rate and upload your walking data to your own personal WalkStyles website to track your daily progress. It's small, has an incredibly strong clip and a rechargeable battery. This is a good choice for serious walkers, but a bit pricey for the casual exerciser. FeaturesThe DashTrak, aside from being small and easy to use, offers a variety of features.
Website FeaturesOne of the best parts of the DashTrak program is the website. When you purchase the DashTrak, you get a free month subscription to the WalkStyles website where you can upload data from your pedometer right onto the screen. Once you plug your DashTrak in (with the provided USB cable), and log in, you'll immediately be taken to your Dashboard which shows:
Other website features allow you to make notes, set physical and mental goals, see the weather in your area and the average daily steps of other WalkStyles users. For each person who completes 10,000 steps a day, 10 cents goes to non-profit organizations focused on healthy lifestyles for children. The website also allows you to view charts that show what you've accomplished daily and weekly and the community section allows you to set up a screen name and log into communities to find walkstyle clubs in your area or to find walking buddies. The subscription is free for the first month and $9.95 per month after that. It's easy to cancel your membership at any time. Pros & ConsWith all it's features, the DashTrak is definitely a quality pedometer. I've used several pedometers and the DashTrak is one of my favorites. Here's what I like about the DashTrak:
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ConclusionOverall, the DashTrak is a high quality pedometer with lots of great features. If you're motivated by seeing your progress on screen and comparing yourself with others, you'll probably enjoy using this pedometer. The heart rate function is also a nice addition and something you don't often see with other pedometers. For someone who just wants to track steps without anything fancy, they may want to stick with a simpler, cheaper pedometer.Updated: December 1, 2005 Suggested Reading |
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