The right gadgets can make a walking routine more fun—and boost your fitness by keeping you on the trail or road a little longer. Here, three new tools we love.
New Balance VIA Activity Monitor
This stealthy pedometer ($49.99) measures distance and calories burned, even while stowed in your pocket or purse. Studies show a pedometer can motivate you to walk more and help you lose weight.
Oakley Split Thump Sunglasses
OK, they’re slightly Matrix-like and kind of expensive ($249)—but their wireless 240-song MP3 player (the earbuds are in the arms of the glasses) and ultraviolet-light protection totally make up for it.
Origo Paso Pedometer Watch
A major multitasker, this pedometer-watch combo ($40) keeps an accurate step count even if you switch between walking and running. It also allows easy timing of your routine and tracks calories burned and distance traveled.
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DO NOT BUY THE WATCH!!!!! It doesn’t work correctly (I racked up a high step count by changing diapers, folding laundry and eating popcorn—all while sitting.) The company is impossible to deal with and will not refund my money.