I'm 63 and now cleared by my Drs. for swimming (not running or biking) after some major medical problems. Vascular and cardiovascular side effects from treatment come into play as I begin building endurance in the pool.
I'm fortunate to have the best coach (and the busiest) in the country to work with. As important as what my coach will do to bring me along, will be the help of a sports oriented Cardiologist.
Does anyone safely compete at a high level with ongoing guidance and input of a Cardiologist with satisfactory results? By satisfactory I mean age group competitive.
Are there reliable wrist heart monitors on the market? I haven't been in a pool in so long, I wasn't aware that the swimming community is made up of such great people - they're so much more laid back and sociable than marathoners.
Sorry if this topic has been discussed elsewhere. I'm still getting familiar with all that's available - it's intimidating.
Thanks,
Steve
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...Are there reliable wrist heart monitors on the market?...
Don't know about wrist monitors, but I've used the most basic model of Polar heart rate monitor for a few years with no problems. Occasionally the signal disappears for a short while - maybe it isn't sitting tight enough to my chest, or perhaps the salt they use in the local pools disrupts it. (The manufacturer does not recommend it for sea water at all, which is a lot saltier). Men sometimes have more trouble because their suits don't hold a chest strap in place, but a triathlon-type top might help for that.
With any monitor, you want to make sure you don't push the buttons while your arm is under water.
...Are there reliable wrist heart monitors on the market?...
Don't know about wrist monitors, but I've used the most basic model of Polar heart rate monitor for a few years with no problems. Occasionally the signal disappears for a short while - maybe it isn't sitting tight enough to my chest, or perhaps the salt they use in the local pools disrupts it. (The manufacturer does not recommend it for sea water at all, which is a lot saltier). Men sometimes have more trouble because their suits don't hold a chest strap in place, but a triathlon-type top might help for that.
With any monitor, you want to make sure you don't push the buttons while your arm is under water.
