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Treadmill Calibration

Former Member over 6 years ago

I've noticed that when I workout on a treadmill there will be a difference ranging from .25 to .40 miles between my VA3 and the treadmill. The treadmill always shows a longer distance.
I have used the calibration feature on the VA3 but the difference still exists.

There will be times when I hold on to the treadmill handles. Could that be contributing to the difference?
If not, any suggestions on getting these two distances closer together? Or is anything within half a mile considered good?

Thanks in advance.

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

Coppertop004 Holding on to the handles will affect distance as the watch doesn't recognize arm movement associated with running. Also, is this the same treadmill, or different ones used at a gym?

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?fa...ill&textPage=1

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

Same treadmill.
Will keep it in mind not to hold the handles too much.
Thanks.