Does anyone know how it calculates the distance when we are using a treadmill? Is it just an estimate? Is there a way to calibrate that?
1659762
Yup, is just an estimation. However, you can update the actual distance after the run
1659763
The TomTom utilizes an internal accelerometer to measure pace and distance indoors without the use of GPS. It does this by evaluating arm swing and cadence to determine pace. There is a really thorough product review for this particular unit at the following website: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/tomtom-cardio.html
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It works well on the treadmill as it has a specific treadmill function. Yes you can calibrate
1659765
Yes it does work on the treadmill you just need to calibrate the watch. It works great.
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That's how I use it. Just set the date and time and set your stride length and Striiv will record your steps, miles, calories, stairs automatically. The stride length is personal. I find I take longer steps so although I am 5'5", I had to set my stride length at 5'9". I love the weekly and monthly stats that are kept by Striiv and that is all I really care about right now.
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Mine hasn't been able to record in the treadmill correctly. What I end up doing is just taking the treadmill distance and adjusting my run manually. Defeats the purpose though.
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I've only used it once on a treadmill and was pretty amazed at the results. It is important that you read and follow the instructions and set the correct stride in the pedometer before using it. In my experience, it is pretty accurate. Not only did the Omron HJ-112 tell me the total number of steps, it also computed how many "aerobic steps" I performed. I did not count each and every step while I walked on the treadmill, but the results are very similar to another pedometer I used to use when I went on 3 mile walks. I hope this helps.
2236802
Yes! Click the mode button a few times until you get to "distance" not "steps." It shows to the second decimal place.
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Calibrating does, indeed, help, and it's really easy to do (just follow the on-screen instructions). Out of the box, my kit was about 20% off from reality (on a 10K run, it was only showing 8K traveled). I used the local high school track to calibrate the kit by doing a measured 400m lap around the track, and now I'm within 1.25% of accurate measurement which is good enough for me (it's still showing on the low side). This last weekend's 5 mile race shows up as 4.94 miles on nikeplus.com, but that's good enough for me. Hope this helps you.
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Sort of. I turn on the treadmill mode to track my heart rate, but I question how accurate the calorie count is. Also, the treadmill mode will think you are on the treadmill, so you would have to discard/ignore those metrics. When I log into the third party software fitness tracker "map my fitness" and put in the time spent weightlifting, it will automatically approximate my calories. A couple of side notes. Tomtom says that sometime in July they are adding a "generic" activity to monitor activities other than run, bike and swim--but they have not done so to date. However, for the time being, when I do a gym workout in treadmill mode, I then select training option "laps" and then select "manual". This way, after every set, I tap my watch to reset the lap timer to help me monitor the rest time between each set. So I track my heart rate, total time, and time between sets.
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I just got the Vivofit this week and mine does allow you to adjust the stride length on Garmin Connect. It was pretty easy to do and transferred to my Vivofit the next time I sync'd with my tablet. I don't know if this is a new feature or not. Yes, it does now give the step count and distance.
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I found that the transmitter belt from my Sole treadmill did work although the rate didn't change very frequently. It seemed more of a snapshot rather than continuous monitoring. The lack of info on the heart rate monitor function is rather appalling.
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It tracks steps. That is what it use when on treadmill mode (haven't tested it). From some manual: "...treadmill capabilities. The TomTom utilizes an internal accelerometer to measure pace and distance indoors without the use of GPS. It does this by evaluating arm swing and cadence to determine pace". On one of your exported sport sites, like mysports.tomtom.com, you can see stats like "STRIDES / min". Also, for bikes, there is an external sensor you can buy.
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I believe this works best when you can calibrate it for a certain stride length. Best for walking, jogging and running where stride is relative constant.
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Hello, Keep in mind that the board is inclined, that's why the belt slides backwards, sometimes mine does it. I think is normal. I don't mind because anyway, that is the purpose: keep on moving. You control the speed of course...After all this time using it....It became my BEST FRIEND EVER!!!! You should see my legs!!! so toned! I tight some weights along with a pedometer and walk for 40 minutes 3 times a week (Now, but at the very beginning, I was doing only 10-15 min and I was drained! lol)...This is a REAL work out!!! My pedometer shows I burn over 500 calories (Depending on my speed) This treadmill is not so comfortable like the regulars (Electric ones) that we all are used to, but It's been a great help for me. From mid January till now, I dropped 20 pounds combining this work out and reducing calories and I love it! Be patient and give it a try, hope it works for you, like it does for me.
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I've used the first generation Nike SDM unit(which is an accelerometer) with much success over streets, trails, and races. Over a marathon it was within 10 feet over the entire distance. So I plan to check this out, first without purchasing the shoes and just strapping the accelerometer to my shoe. Once calibrated, I expect it to behave the same as my SDM. Once you have a nano it is a pretty inexpensive running tool. I picked up a 1gb nano brand new on craigslist (sf) for $100. I will purchase one tomorrow and try it out over the weekend.
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Forerunner 220 measures essential running data including distance, pace and heart rate. It's like having a coach on hand, providing constant feedback and recording all your stats so you can focus on your run. In addition to using GPS to calculate distance and pace, the 220 has a built-in accelerometer. So you know distance and pace data when you're running on an indoor track or treadmill, with no need for a separate foot pod. The accelerometer can also track distance when GPS is unavailable, such as when you run through a tunnel.
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I ran with my Garmin405CX just yesterday on a route that I know is almost exactly 3.1 miles. I've driven it and checked the odometer. I've walked it and counted paces with a pedometer. I've mapped it on Google and Yahoo to the same results. The 405CX absolutely nailed it. If it's an accuracy problem, I'd suspect it is related to location or satellite interference of some kind.
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It is an excellent treadmill....a lot more than I had expected...includes a fan to keep you cool during workouts....it displays distance in km/miles which ever mode you prefer, the format is 0.001.... 0.002... 0.003....etc. Hope this helps!
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Yes, it can also give the same results in the metric system, as can most of their other models. Hope this helps and I wish you the best in your exercise and calorie tracking.