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
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Just an update...I got a Polar F6 about two weeks ago and it works just fine in the pool. I havent had too much problem with it slipping down, but I also have a rather large belly that helps keep it in place.
The only thing I don't like about the F6 is the "sonic link" technology. Seems very fussy about data transfers - a usb link would be much easier and much more reliable. On the other hand, for $100 bucks, it does a great job and gives me the info that I need. For example, yesterday I swam 1200 yards with an average HR of 123 and a max HR of 147. I burned approximately 385 calories during my 40 minute swim. All very useful info for a fat guy trying to lose weight.
Thanks to everyone who posted and shared your thoughts and insight. This is a great forum and it was very helpful.
Robert
New Orleans.
RS
Just an update...I got a Polar F6 about two weeks ago and it works just fine in the pool. I havent had too much problem with it slipping down, but I also have a rather large belly that helps keep it in place.
The only thing I don't like about the F6 is the "sonic link" technology. Seems very fussy about data transfers - a usb link would be much easier and much more reliable. On the other hand, for $100 bucks, it does a great job and gives me the info that I need. For example, yesterday I swam 1200 yards with an average HR of 123 and a max HR of 147. I burned approximately 385 calories during my 40 minute swim. All very useful info for a fat guy trying to lose weight.
Thanks to everyone who posted and shared your thoughts and insight. This is a great forum and it was very helpful.
Robert
New Orleans.
RS
