1. What is the Distance Formula?

The distance formula calculates how far you've traveled based on your speed and the time spent moving. It's fundamental for tracking treadmill workouts and measuring exercise progress.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the basic distance formula:

Where:

• \( Speed \) — Your running or walking speed (km/h or mph)
• \( Time \) — Duration of your workout in hours

Explanation: The formula multiplies your speed by the time you maintained that speed to determine total distance covered.

3. Importance of Distance Calculation

Details: Tracking distance helps monitor fitness progress, set workout goals, and compare different exercise sessions. It's essential for training programs and calorie expenditure estimates.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your average speed (select km/h or mph), then enter your workout duration in hours. For minutes, divide by 60 (e.g., 30 minutes = 0.5 hours).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It's mathematically precise for constant speeds. For variable-speed workouts, it gives average distance.

Q2: Can I use this for outdoor running?
A: Yes, but outdoor running may have elevation changes affecting actual distance covered.

Q3: What's better - km or miles?
A: Depends on your preference. 1 mile = 1.609 km. Most treadmills allow switching between units.

Q4: How does incline affect distance?
A: Incline increases effort but doesn't change horizontal distance calculation. Some treadmills account for this in calorie estimates.

Q5: What's a good distance for beginners?
A: 1-2 miles (1.6-3.2 km) at comfortable pace is excellent for starters. Gradually increase as fitness improves.