How to connect to GymKit treadmill during a Fitness+ workout

I had trouble connecting to a GymKit treadmill during a Fitness+ workout. I could connect my Watch to the treadmill and start a workout, but it would have me end it to start the Fitness+ workout. And if I start the Fitness+ workout, I could no longer connect to the treadmill without ending the Fitness+ workout.

The solution to this is to connect to the GymKit treadmill before hitting the green Play/Start button in Fitness+. Find a workout and select the Run or Walk option. Then, on the screen where it says “Works with treadmills that connect to Apple Watch” is when you have to initiate the connection to the treadmill- tap your Watch to the treadmill. After they’re connected, you can hit the green Play/Start button.

Hope this helps anyone who was having the same issue!