I know its not waterproof but is there anyway you can account for time spent swimming?
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The online tracking system lets you input a wide variety of activities that an Orb won't track well. For example, I like to use a stationary rowing machine. The Orb would track it (but not well), so I would use the online tracking system to tell it that I rowed and for how long. It would convert the rowing to steps/calories so it would add up just like regular steps. Swimming is included in the online tracking options. The only negative of the system is that is it built in 15 minute increments so if you swim for 20 minutes, you have to choose between 15 and 30.
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On the dashboard of fitbug, you can click on activity & it will let you pick a sport. Then you can put in the amount of time & the hour.
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Sorry - it is not recommended for swimming. However, it has a way you can enter the style of swimming, the level of effort and the time spent and it will calculate the approximate calories burned. I did this while in Greece and had no problem. It is not recommended for the shower either.
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I wear mine 24/7, only removing it every 7 or 8 days for a recharge. Swimming doesn't hurt it. It's fine up to 30 feet under water but it doesn't count swimming distance so you have to enter it by hand.
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Yes, you could pause and then restart. In this way the watch records the real swimming time. However, if you stop so often, i would let the watch recording the total time. After downloading the sessions on the computer you will be able to see when you swam and the breakes.
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I don't know. I tried to find out if I can wear it swimming, but googling did not provide answers. I would guess given its construction that it is not waterproof.
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I wouldn't if I could help it.. I don't think its rated for swimming. I've taken it on some pretty wet runs but never purposely submerged it. Doubt it would survive a Triathlon is that's what you're thinking.
2004689
I've worn my hat while swimming. I didn't put my head/hat under the water but it did get wet but it dried off pretty quickly.
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It is waterproof but i don't know if it can be use be used in the swimming pool?
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Hi, Georgia, do not worry for regular use in pool. that time is an estimated time for continuous under certain depth. you won't have an issue even using for 4 hours in the pool.
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I haven't tried exercising or swimming with it yet, so I can't say for sure. I don't know if it's truly waterproof like waterproof mascara and eyeliner? It has lasted pretty well in hot, 90 degree weather, and with having oily skin. And, I have worn it overnight and it was still intact the next morning. But I washed it off in the morning so I can't say if it would have lasted the whole next day, but it might have : )
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Hi Irma, Do NOT swim or shower with your body bugg....sweat does not harm it, but immersing it will.
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It is water resistant, but I wouldn't recommend for a lot of swimming. Especially after a battery change
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I do water aerobics 3 hours/week with my Loop and I have no problems. It is one of the few all-day activity trackers that you can swim with. However, the Loop will not accurately track swimming activity such as laps, strokes, etc. It estimates all activity as "steps" and my experience in the pool is that the Loop underestimates your steps and calories to some degree. The only way to accurately measure your calories is to use a heart rate monitor. However, Bluetooth Smart does not transmit in water so you can't use the Loop and H7 even though they are both waterproof for swimming. Here is more info on using the Loop while swimming: http://forum.polar.fi/showthread.php?t=27936 I do water aerobics 3 hours/week with my Loop and I have no problems. It is one of the few all-day activity trackers that you can swim with. However, the Loop will not accurately track swimming activity such as laps, strokes, etc. It estimates all activity as "steps" and my experience in the pool is that the Loop underestimates your steps and calories to some degree. The only way to accurately measure your calories is to use a heart rate monitor. However, Bluetooth Smart does not transmit in water so you can't use the Loop and H7 even though they are both waterproof for swimming.... » Read More I do water aerobics 3 hours/week with my Loop and I have no problems. It is one of the few all-day activity trackers that you can swim with. However, the Loop will not accurately track swimming activity such as laps, strokes, etc. It estimates all activity as "steps" and my experience in the pool is that the Loop underestimates your steps and calories to some degree. The only way to accurately measure your calories is to use a heart rate monitor. However, Bluetooth Smart does not transmit in water so you can't use the Loop and H7 even though they are both waterproof for swimming. Here is more info on using the Loop while swimming: http://forum.polar.fi/showthread.php?t=27936 « Show Less
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I have not swam but I have ran in the rain. It did get heavier, however it did not soak like it would while swimming. I think it's possible but just know it felt like 10-15 extra pounds in the rain. Definetly swim in the shallow areas or with someone else supervising.
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The packaging doesn't say if it is and I haven't tried it to go swimming or anything yet so I'm sure how well it holds up in waterBut I did use it once and sweat a lot and it started running down into my eyes a bit so I really don't think it would last very long in water. Hope this helps =)
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It is somewhat waterproof. I wouldn't go swimming with it but certainly having a shower so far it's ok. Haven't had any issues with taking a shower with it!
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I don't believe it specifically says it's waterproof but I have swam with it on the pool and it works fine.