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Treadmill readings so different everytime

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‎02-08-2021 08:39

‎02-08-2021 08:39

Hi, I've noticed recently that everytime I do a run on the treadmill the readings are SO different, like one day it'll say I can do 5k in 28mins then other days 36, which I get can happen but I know that I'm not running any slower and I'm putting more effort in each time, today my tracker said I did 3.49km in 30mins. I just dont understand how it can be so different each time and it's starting to be a bit disheartening. Is anyone else having this issue?

Thanks x

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‎02-08-2021 11:39

‎02-08-2021 11:39

Yep same problem here except I run outside. Did three 6k runs last week and all tracked at around 3.5km. It seems to recording correct number of steps but distance is way off! Also compared against Strava which confirmed that my pace hasn’t suddenly changed. My cardio fitness also dropped from 48 to 26 and stayed there till deleted those runs this morning. Now it’s showing the correct reading. I did 2 HIIT sessions today with heart rate barely crossing 100. I’ve been trying to get Fitbit to acknowledge problem with distance and heart rate but no success so far. My versa 2 is only 6 weeks old but I’m ready to bin it

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‎02-08-2021 12:39

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‎02-08-2021 12:39

So glad its not just me, I know it's sad but It is really making me annoyed
after my workouts and runs, I like to see what I've done, I've had my versa
2 just over a year and I feel exactly the same way like getting rid and
looking into something else! But would be great to get a proper
reading!!😂😂 I'll contact fitbit too and see if they have any ideas
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