I love to swim sprints in a masters meet but I also have enjoyed doing triathlons. It is very difficult to train for both. I'd love to hear from folks that compete in both masters meets and triathlons to learn how they balance training and competing in both.
To answer the original question, Polar makes great HR monitors. You can find good, inexpensive ones at Performance Bike.
As for wearing them in the water... one saved my dad's life. He noticed that his heart rate wasn't going up properly while running. A few weeks later he had triple by pass. It was a genetic defect an unavoidable and could have been a widow maker! Now he wears it whenever he exercises to make sure his heart is doing well.
Thank goodness your dad had one on! I likewise have a medical condition that affects my heart and have found the HR monitor to be an invaluable tool. I was curious to hear about what other brands folks were using because some monitors are better than others. Also, I've heard that some hold up better than others in the water. I've always heard good things about Polar.
To answer the original question, Polar makes great HR monitors. You can find good, inexpensive ones at Performance Bike.
As for wearing them in the water... one saved my dad's life. He noticed that his heart rate wasn't going up properly while running. A few weeks later he had triple by pass. It was a genetic defect an unavoidable and could have been a widow maker! Now he wears it whenever he exercises to make sure his heart is doing well.
Thank goodness your dad had one on! I likewise have a medical condition that affects my heart and have found the HR monitor to be an invaluable tool. I was curious to hear about what other brands folks were using because some monitors are better than others. Also, I've heard that some hold up better than others in the water. I've always heard good things about Polar.
