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?
I think the answer is no. I have looked into this and without the chest strap, the reviews find the write based monitors unreliable.
I have two untried suggestions. Get a chest strap based monitor, and buy a cheap tech suit that goes up to your neck. This will hold your monitor in place.
The other untested suggestion is the Finis Aqua Pulse, but it keeps getting delayed.
Are there reliable wrist heart monitors on the market?
I think the answer is no. I have looked into this and without the chest strap, the reviews find the write based monitors unreliable.
I have two untried suggestions. Get a chest strap based monitor, and buy a cheap tech suit that goes up to your neck. This will hold your monitor in place.
The other untested suggestion is the Finis Aqua Pulse, but it keeps getting delayed.
