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treadmill steps

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‎12-29-2019 16:52

‎12-29-2019 16:52

When I walk 1 mile on my treadmill my Blaze shows 2,700 steps. On a different day I wear my Versa 2 and my  reading is about 700 steps. Why wouldn't I get the same reading? Do I have set my stride or do I need a GPS app on my Versa?

 

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‎12-29-2019 17:41

‎12-29-2019 17:41

If you are holding hand rail on treadmill, often steps will not be detected because the wrist is held steady rather than swinging.  Could it be that one day you were holding the rail more than the other day, rather than a difference in trackers?

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎12-30-2019 15:20

In response to JohnnyRow

‎12-30-2019 15:20

Thanks for this information Johnny I thought about what you said. Think I will try not holding on to the bar. It still seems odd that my Blaze records my steps as about 2,700, which seems about right, and I always hold the bar then. I do have a balance problem so it's difficult to not hold on.Sent from Samsung tablet.
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‎12-30-2019 15:25

In response to Rimviewtrail26

‎12-30-2019 15:25

Maybe can hold on with just one arm.

If put in pocket can probably get better step count but lose heart rate data.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎12-30-2019 17:16

In response to JohnnyRow

‎12-30-2019 17:16

Thanks again for your help.......Sent from Samsung tablet.
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