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
Thanks everyone for your help and advice..Based on the above, it sounds like the problem is with my particular monitor. I'm going to follow Jayhawk and KEWebb18's advice and order a Polar..I'll post and let everyone know how it works out.
I'm new to USMS - it's great to have this resource. Thanks again,
Robert
Be warned: I have a Polar too, which I have used for cycling. I tried it once in the pool and it lasted two laps (or is it lengths?). Even at its tightest it would come right off on the pushoffs. Since they can wear them under their suits, women don't tend to have this problem.
I think you will either need to wear a body suit or go very easy on the pushoffs.
The Finis one looks intriguing but I would have to get used to something yammering numbers in my ear all the time.
Thanks everyone for your help and advice..Based on the above, it sounds like the problem is with my particular monitor. I'm going to follow Jayhawk and KEWebb18's advice and order a Polar..I'll post and let everyone know how it works out.
I'm new to USMS - it's great to have this resource. Thanks again,
Robert
Be warned: I have a Polar too, which I have used for cycling. I tried it once in the pool and it lasted two laps (or is it lengths?). Even at its tightest it would come right off on the pushoffs. Since they can wear them under their suits, women don't tend to have this problem.
I think you will either need to wear a body suit or go very easy on the pushoffs.
The Finis one looks intriguing but I would have to get used to something yammering numbers in my ear all the time.
