Healthy Christmas Gifts: 10 Accurate Pedometers Under $50

Make every step count! Getting the right pedometer helps walkers and runners accurately assess a workout, keep motivation high, and track fitness goals without the use of a treadmill. Pedometers make excellent Christmas (or anytime) gifts and they don't have to cost a fortune, even for a good model. Here's a closer look at 10 pedometers under $50.

Pedometers Under $50: Accusplit Eagle AE1200
Price: $12.95
Available at: Accusplit.com
All Accusplit-brand pedometers are certifiably accurate, making it easy to measure your progress. This is Accusplit's most basic, inexpensive model. It has only one feature - a step counter. Sometimes that's all you need though. It comes with a black case and a belt clip.

Pedometers Under $50: GOsmart™ Pocket Pedometer with Advanced 2D Smart Sensor Technology PC Version HJ-720ITC
Price: $50
Available at: Ormon Health Care

If you have a tech-savvy, exercise fanatic on your list, this might be a good pedometer to check out. It has an extensive memory and can store and track exercise activity for years. It records steps, aerobic steps, calories and fat grams burned, and distance. Most pedometers need to be placed upright to accurately track, but this model allows it to be placed at any angle. The activity meter resets at midnight every day-it's ready to go for your next workout without any fiddling!

Pedometers Under $50: Measured Fitness Shoe Odometer/Pedometer
Price: $39.95
Availabe at: Amazon.com

This pedometer clips to your shoe, so there's no fiddling around with your clothing, trying to notch it to your waistband, worrying it will fall off. You can keep it permanently attached to your shoe-you'll never forget to bring it on a walk or run. It counts steps, miles, stride rate, and can be used for walking or running. It also measures shoe life and lets you know when you should purchase a new pair of sneakers to prevent injury or blisters. Makes an excellent gift idea for someone who's always losing stuff!

Pedometers Under $50: HJ-113 Pocket Pedometer
Price: $21.75
Available at: Amazon.com

This pedometer is so small, it fits right in your pocket. It records steps, aerobic steps, calories & fat grams burned. It includes a detachable belt holder, so you don't necessarily have to put it in your pocket. According to reviews, this pedometer is one of the most accurate on the market. Plus it has a pretty display too.

Pedometers Under $50: StrollerMeter Wheel-based Stroller Speedometer/Odometer
Price: $39.95
Available at: Amazon.com

This is the perfect pedometer for a new mom! This pedometer attaches to a stroller via a magnetic strip. It tracks your current speed, average speed, max speed, distance, mileage, temperature, and more. It comes with a ruler to measure your stroller's wheel size, ensuring an accurate readout. This would be a very nice gift for any mother with a newborn.

Pedometers Under $50: Sportline ThinQ Pocket Pedometer

Price: $29.99
Available at: Sportline.com
This tiny pedometer is the size of a credit card! Its recording ability is pretty basic, as it records calories burned, distance, and steps. The battery is included and it's available in orange, green, or blue.

Pedometers Under $50: Sportline Step and Distance Pedometer
Price: $4.99
Available at: Target.com

This inexpensive pedometer would be a good stocking stuffer for someone who's just getting into a fitness plan or simply wants to count his daily steps. This is a walking-only pedometer. It will not work correctly for running. It tracks your daily and total steps and includes a battery and belt clip. If you're looking for something simple and don't want to break the bank, check this model out.

Pedometers Under $50: SmartStep Pedometer
Price: $39.95
Available at: Brookstone

This tiny pedometer is about the size of a credit card and easily fits in your pocket. It even comes with a lanyard if you want to throw it around your neck. It resets itself at midnight and works correctly at any angle. It tracks daily & weekly progress, distance, and calories burned.

Pedometers Under $50: GNC Calorie Pedometer
Price: $14.95
Available at: GNC.com

This inexpensive pedometer tracks calories, steps, and distance. It's a pretty basic model, but the price can't be beat. Includes battery and belt clip. Pedometer is red in color.

Pedometers Under $50: New Balance Via Komen Pedometer
Available at: REI.com
Price: $16

This pedometer is pink! Sales of this model help support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, so you can feel good about your heath and help others at the same time. This pedometer works for walking or running and tracks steps, distance, and calories. The large digital display makes it easy to read when you're exercising.

Whatever pedometer you chose, it's important to note that, according to experts at Health.com, you should aim for at least 10,000 steps (or 5 miles) per day to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Giving the gift of health this holiday season is always an excellent idea.