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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Former Member
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I have a question about HRMs. I'm about to order my second Polar F6. I absolutely LOVE the thing and never miss a swim without it! I'm having to order a new elastic strap (not the transmitter) as my strap split in half on me and is currently being held together with a FINA approved paper clip! My question is, does anyone use a HRM gel for the electrodes on the transmitter even when they are swimming? I'm tempted to buy the Buh-Bump gel just to see if I get an even more accurate reading (and to encourage me to do some other forms of exercise other than swimming). Is it worth a try to use the gel in the pool? Thanks for any input!
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I have a question about HRMs. I'm about to order my second Polar F6. I absolutely LOVE the thing and never miss a swim without it! I'm having to order a new elastic strap (not the transmitter) as my strap split in half on me and is currently being held together with a FINA approved paper clip! My question is, does anyone use a HRM gel for the electrodes on the transmitter even when they are swimming? I'm tempted to buy the Buh-Bump gel just to see if I get an even more accurate reading (and to encourage me to do some other forms of exercise other than swimming). Is it worth a try to use the gel in the pool? Thanks for any input!
