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Treadmill vs. Fitbit

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‎03-14-2019 06:25 - last edited on ‎09-08-2020 17:14 by Fitbit Moderator

‎03-14-2019 06:25 - last edited on ‎09-08-2020 17:14 by Fitbit Moderator

While using the Treadmill setting to record exercising today, I noticed a HUGE discrepancy.  

 

Treadmill said I walked 2.40 miles, but Fitbit only clocked 1.70 miles.  Is it more accurate to use the run or walk setting vs. treadmill?  Or is something wrong with tracking?  

 

I was careful not to rest my arm on the handles too much - as I’ve noticed in the grocery store, if I push the cart with the Fitbit hand, it doesn’t track my steps.

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‎03-14-2019 12:04

‎03-14-2019 12:04

My understanding is that Fitbit estimates miles based on a stride length stored in your profile. Assuming the treadmill mileage to be accurate (which could be a big assumption), it could be that your actual stride on the treadmill is longer that that the Fitbit is using. 

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