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December 6, 2012
Survey: Consumer utilization of fitness technology on the rise

More than half (55%) of U.S. online consumers used a fitness technology in the past year, and more than one-third (37%) anticipate purchasing fitness technology in the next 12 months, according to new research by the Consumer Electronics Association.

ARLINGTON, Va. — More than half (55%) of U.S. online consumers used a fitness technology in the past year, and more than one-third (37%) anticipate purchasing fitness technology in the next 12 months, according to new research by the Consumer Electronics Association. "Getting Connected with Emerging Fitness Technologies" shows the number of consumers who used a fitness technology in the past year increased 8% from 2010. Results from the study were released Wednesday at the mHealth Summit.

October 2, 2012
Omron's latest pedometer enters market

Omron has introduced its HJ-323U downloadable pedometer.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Omron has introduced its HJ-323U downloadable pedometer.

September 17, 2012
Omron introduces new pedometer

Omron has introduced a new pedometer that utilizes Dual-Axis acclerometer technology to record users' daily step count.

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. — Omron has introduced a new pedometer that utilizes Dual-Axis acclerometer technology to record users' daily step count.

August 28, 2012
Omron hits stride with new pedometers

Omron Healthcare has expanded its portfolio with the launch of its latest pedometers.

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. — Omron Healthcare has expanded its portfolio with the launch of its latest pedometers.

The Omron HJ-320 pedometer is an easy-to-use motivational tool. The pedometer features Omron Tri-Axis technology, which accurately and quietly counts users' steps; an automatic reset; a weekly log, which stores up to seven days of information in memory and also includes two tracking modes: steps and distance.

March 2, 2012
Omron, Oprah personal trainer Bob Greene release four fitness videos

To help Americans walk more, Omron Healthcare and Bob Greene, Oprah Winfrey's personal trainer and author of the book "20 Years Younger," on Friday teamed to create four new videos to encourage Americans to put a spring in their step and start tracking their progress daily.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — To help Americans walk more, Omron Healthcare and Bob Greene, Oprah Winfrey's personal trainer and author of the book "20 Years Younger," on Friday teamed to create four new videos to encourage Americans to put a spring in their step and start tracking their progress daily.

November 9, 2011
GeoPalz updates pedometer, activity-tracking software

GeoPalz on Tuesday instituted technical upgrades to its GeoPalz product and online activity-tracking program.

BOULDER, Colo. — GeoPalz on Tuesday instituted technical upgrades to its GeoPalz product and online activity-tracking program.

“Our main goal is to motivate kids and families to be active together, so we are proud to bolster the technical abilities of this product to more precisely and confidently track their steps," GeoPalz CEO Rich Schmelzer said.

September 14, 2011
Omron to host Oprah's personal trainer on Twitter

Omron Healthcare will be hosting Bob Greene, Oprah's personal trainer, Wednesday at 9 p.m. on Twitter at #FitWithOmron.

CHICAGO — Omron Healthcare will be hosting Bob Greene, Oprah's personal trainer, Wednesday at 9 p.m. on Twitter at #FitWithOmron. Participants will have a chance to win an autographed version of Greene's latest book "20 Years Younger: Look Younger, Feel Younger."

August 17, 2011
Whole Foods gets in step with GeoPalz kid-friendly pedometer program

GeoPalz on Tuesday announced its partnership with Whole Foods around an endcap featuring the companies line of kid-friendly pedometers.

BOULDER, Colo. — GeoPalz on Tuesday announced its partnership with Whole Foods around an endcap featuring the companies line of kid-friendly pedometers.

Along with distributing promotional flyers and hosting in-store GeoPalz demos, Whole Foods will showcase GeoPalz in its “Back to School Essentials” displays within the stores. The store’s team members will be active participants in the GeoPalz program. Each will wear a button encouraging shoppers to, “Ask me how many steps I’ve taken!”

April 29, 2011
Omron taps personal trainer Bob Greene for new initiative

Omron Healthcare on Thursday teamed with Bob Greene, personal trainer to Oprah Winfrey and author of the new book "20 Years Younger: Look Younger, Feel Younger, Be Younger," on an initiative to encourage Americans to walk every day to improve their overall health and feel better.

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. — Omron Healthcare on Thursday teamed with Bob Greene, personal trainer to Oprah Winfrey and author of the new book "20 Years Younger: Look Younger, Feel Younger, Be Younger," on an initiative to encourage Americans to walk every day to improve their overall health and feel better.

February 14, 2011
Keeping kids moving with GeoPalz

A line of kid-friendly pedometers is expanding to include two new water-resistant products.

NEW YORK — A line of kid-friendly pedometers is expanding to include two new water-resistant products.

Designed to motivate physical activity among children, GeoPalz are pedometers that can measure speed and distance of activity and store up to 21 days of data. Each pedometer flips open to reveal how much activity is exerted via the digital tracking display. The mode can be changed to toggle between displaying the steps or the time of day. Each GeoPalz product features kid-friendly designs.

December 17, 2010
Best Buy gets into health, fitness

After testing a pilot program in select stores last year, Best Buy is addressing the health needs of its customers by rolling out health devices and fitness products at 600 Best Buy stores across the country and online at BestBuy.com.

MINNEAPOLIS — After testing a pilot program in select stores last year, Best Buy is addressing the health needs of its customers by rolling out health devices and fitness products at 600 Best Buy stores across the country and online at BestBuy.com.

November 7, 2010
Omron offers up the gift of health

With New Year's resolutions just around the corner, Omron Healthcare is offering up healthy gift...

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. With New Year's resolutions just around the corner, Omron Healthcare is offering up healthy gift options for those looking to get back on track this January, the company announced Monday.

 

Priced under $50, Omron has assembled a sampling of gift ideas that provide motivation and accurate health information for those looking to make healthy changes in 2011.

 

 

May 2, 2010
Omron Healthcare makes donation to American Society of Hypertension

A leading manufacturer and distributor of blood pressure monitors designed for home use announced a...