This discussion has been locked.

You can no longer post new replies to this discussion. If you have a question you can start a new discussion

What is the accuracy like on a treadmill?

Just as the title says, curious how well this watch performs on a treadmill?

I currently use a Suunto Baro 9, and it is consistently more than 20% off on mileage when running on the treadmill, which then effects paces, zones, etc. I have tried using my Stryd Power meter with the watch while on the TM, and while the power comes across properly, the watch defaults to its sensors for speed, mileage, etc..

I have used Garmin products before (Fenix, Fenix 3, and FR735XT) all with varied success (Both Fenix Series watches GPS was HORRIBLE outside), but always came back to Suunto. Now, with the problems they have with their apps, and the change in running (treadmill vs outside running ratio), I think it might be time to get back into a Garmin..

0 jmto over 5 years ago

Hard to say, what's the accuracy of the treadmill itself. Have you read this?

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/treadtracker-treadmill-accuracy.html#accuracy-testing

0 winfij over 5 years ago

With the FR945 you can certainly set the Stryd (or any other footpod) as the preferred pace/distance source for indoor runs, such that the results would be as good as the Stryd can give (typically within a couple of percent)

Without a footpod sensor, it's estimation of your pace will vary depending on running style etc, for me it's generally reasonable, but I quickly switched to using a Stryd since that's so much more reliable.

0 timgrose over 5 years ago

Sounds like you need to pair the Stryd as a foot pod in Sensors & Accessories

0 MIKEDAUB over 5 years ago in reply to winfij

Thanks.. I wasn't sure how Garmins handled the foot pod data. The Suunto gathers only power from it, and uses the watch itself for pace, speed, mileage.

0 MIKEDAUB over 5 years ago in reply to jmto

Mine seems to be fairly accurate from going from a couple other apps connected to my foot pod. Its just my current watch only takes power, not pace, speed, etc from the watch.

0 MIKEDAUB over 5 years ago in reply to timgrose

That is the plan, but since I don't currently own a Garmin, I wasn't sure how they handled foot pods. My Suunto always defaults to the watch for certain information.