How does this work? I'm a swim coach so move around a lot in wet environment. Will it work for me?
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I did not think it projected sound loud enough. With the acoustics in a pool setting, not sure if the sound would carry.
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Rasih, According to the Polar website, you can use this HRM (and all of their products) for swimming. You may want to check this link &lt;http://www.polarusa.com/service_repair/faq_con5.asp?ID=14&gt;. However, the it sounds like the HR data may not be as reliable as in other sports. I will be trying out my F6 in the pool tonight, if I have issues I will be happy to report back, otherwise assume that all is good. By the way, I love my F6, specially the SonicLink feature that allows you to download your HR data to your PC. Cheers,
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I have done a couple of open water swims with it. You need to put it in "run" mode to get HR readings. I also believe they don't have a good system yet for lost GPS data, as my Garmin would make a accurate guess, where the TomTom has zigzags all over... If you are looking for straight HR, it seems to work, but I don't know yet if I would count on the GPS data for swimming. Regarding the GPS data for running/biking it appears to be more accurate than my Garmin units, and it also updates quicker than my Garmin did providing me more realtime data than my Garmin seems to.
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Good Day! If you wear it during exercise it will help to pull excess water and burn fat. I am a personal trainer and I use it myself and highly recc. it for all my clients. You have to wear it consistently however, as it is not a miracle worker :).
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It works, it works, it works!! This product is great for poolside. That's the only thing I use them for. It would be nice if the sheets were a bit larger but I make them work. I keep the package with me on the pool edge and use it on top of the kickboard. It's like a doble clipboard that way. I found it really great to track of my work out. I write what I want to do and check it off or change as I go along.
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My instructions say to reactivate it you would re-wet, wring out and shake. I use it for racquetball and have only done that and it keeps it without sweat, etc.
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I don't know if it works with an above ground pool, but the multiple times I have tried to use it on my in ground pool it stops moving after about 30 seconds. I have even tried swimming around with it. Honestly I think it was a horrible purchase and had I not thrown away the paperwork from it (lesson learned) I would have returned it and gotten my money back.
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Stephanie, I've never used it, but it works great in the pool. Give them a call they're pretty accessible.
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I swam with mine in a lap pool. Never leaked but it is reall bulky and you can feel it holding you back on your wrist. when swimming, I used a smaller hr monitor watch for swim because that was all I needed and it wasn't getting in the way.
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I would never use a weight training vest such as this one for swimming. For one it is dangerous to have any excess weight on yourself when in a pool of water even with proper supervision. If you want to get the maximum benefit from this product, stick to using it for walking, jogging, hiking and running though adjust the weight accordingly. You don't want to exceed 15-20 lbs for running/jogging but start out slow with the weight for walking/hiking as you'll feel it in your quads, traps and hamstrings.
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i did 50mins on my exercise bike, sweat was trapped underneath.. it's quite funny, i could see a bubble of water(sweat) so i think if the seal is good, you should be ok swimming
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It stays pretty secure on my knee if fitted properly even when I am pouring with sweat. I suggest you carefully consider the size you get to make sure it is right. As far as swimming I would assume it would stay still.
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Not totally sure what you mean......but I swim laps in my pool everyday with it. There's really nothing stationary about it......you get in the water and do whatever you want to do. It's just easier to keep afloat. I am not a strong swimmer but this helps me more than I can say.
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Unfortunately I'm in the middle of the Desert right now so it's being tested with the extreme heat, blowing sand, sweat, and dust. It's performed great so far. I have not been in the water w/ it yet. I am a scuba diver and it is guaranteed waterproof down to 33 feet so I will test it for you when I have the chance. It should work just fine. Just make sure you rinse it in fresh water if you take it into salt water. Salt water will destroy any metal over time.
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I used it for pool swimming...three weeks...and did not work after that. Twice I fell for. My advice...don t buy it. You ll regret it.
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Never tried it in a swimming pool, but it works great in the shower. It is a very tight fit so don't know why it wouldn't work as well in a pool, but guess you wouldn't want it on too long for fear of cutting off circulation.
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Not recommended for swimming with. Doing well on a rain. I was on motorcycle with him on my back, my MSI stayed dry together with rest of the things in it. And it was raining fine.