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Tracking steps on treadmill

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‎12-29-2019 05:28

‎12-29-2019 05:28

I use a treadmill every morning and have slowly worked up to 45 minutes walking every day. However my Versa Lite only shows 320 steps after I’ve finished. Can anyone help?  I’m obviously doing something wrong. 

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‎12-29-2019 05:29

‎12-29-2019 05:29

@Rieleyace Are you holding on to the rails or the bar of the treadmill?  Your arm with the watch needs to be moving with the pace of your feet/legs.

Heather | Community Council | Eastern Shore, AL
Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.

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‎12-29-2019 05:29

‎12-29-2019 05:29

@Rieleyace Are you holding on to the rails or the bar of the treadmill?  Your arm with the watch needs to be moving with the pace of your feet/legs.

Heather | Community Council | Eastern Shore, AL
Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.
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‎12-29-2019 06:19

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‎12-29-2019 06:19

Hey there thanks for that. Yeah I was holding on to the rail. Cheers

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‎12-29-2019 12:34

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‎12-29-2019 12:34

Be careful if holding on. 

Doing so can 

  • Cause repetitive knee injury
  • Unteach balance 
  • Burns less calories 
  • There are another 8-10 reasons to not hold on. 

It is better and safer to slow down and not hold on. Usually resulting in a higher calorie burn. The body needs to do more work, both physically and with reflexes. 

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