Suggestions for Heart Rate Monitors that work in the Pool?
Former Member
Can anyone recommend a heart rate monitor that works in the pool? I have a Garmin monitor with chest strap which is waterproof, but the transmission doesn't work in the pool. With the Garmin, I can get out of the pool and get a reading, but not while I'm in the water. I've searched the internet and have found very little info on monitors that will actually continue to take/transmit while in the water.
I've seen people mention the Polar s720i, but that model is no longer made. Ideally, I'd like to find a monitor that stores your heartrate readings throughout the workout and will download to a laptop AND works while you are in the water. I'm 47 and had a heart attack a few years back, so I'd really like to have an accurate monitor while I'm swimming.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
RS in New Orleans
I wear a Polar F6 HR monitor every day. I can set it for specific HR zones (light, moderate, hard) or customize it. It keeps all of the workouts on the watch, gives you a weekly summary of what you have accomplished, and you can link it to your computer.
The strap does take some getting used to, but Polar does offer more expensive models with a full fabric strap that may be more comfortable.
My only complaint with it is that there is not a "lap" feature on my watch.
I wear a Polar F6 HR monitor every day. I can set it for specific HR zones (light, moderate, hard) or customize it. It keeps all of the workouts on the watch, gives you a weekly summary of what you have accomplished, and you can link it to your computer.
The strap does take some getting used to, but Polar does offer more expensive models with a full fabric strap that may be more comfortable.
My only complaint with it is that there is not a "lap" feature on my watch.
