Hey all! I am so excited today, because I got a brand-new job after being unemployed for nearly a year and a half! It's only a part-time job, but anything is better than nothing, and it's at least a paycheque!

Possibly the best part of the new job is that it's at the Y, so that means I'll finally be able to afford to join (steep staff discounts for the win!)

Up to now, I have only been walking for exercise, since I didn't have access to any other sort of exercise equipment. But now, obviously, I'll be using ellipticals, treadmills, rowers, etc (and joining a Zumba class and doing some yoga, too!) And I've always used my WW Pedometer to calculate the APs I earn during my workouts, but I have no idea how or even IF they work with fitness equipment.

So. DOES the pedometer work when, say, you're working out on an elliptical? Does it calculate the points accurately? Or do you just estimate your number of points based on the length of your workouts and your perceived rate of exertion?

Any help would be appreciated. I can't wait to get started on my new workout program!

Congratulations on the new job!

I would imagine that on a treadmill the pedometer would work just as accurately as long as your stride is the same.

However, it might not be as accurate on machines that don't track number of steps taken (since that's what a pedometer is generally for). Like, an elliptical where your "step" isn't going to be normal. Not to mention, you'd likely be working out at a different rate when on an elliptical versus taking a walk.

^I agree. The pedometer will work for steps taken only such as walking on a treadmill.

Congrats on your new job! I estimate my AP by how long I work out and PRE. You can buy a heart rate monitor that monitors how many calories burned and distance.