Does the HRM function under water as well -- i.e. when swimming laps?
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Garmin now has multiple styles of Heart Rate Monitors. The standard Heart Rate Monitor (Hard Strap) and the Premium Heart Rate Monitor (Soft Strap) are not designed to provide heart rate data in the water. This limitation is related to the inability to transmit the heart rate data through the water. When considering using a Heart Rate Monitor in water: Do not wear a standard Heart Rate Monitor while swimming as it is not designed for this use and will likely damage the strap. While heart rate cannot be transmitted though water, the Premium Heart Rate Monitor is designed to withstand 30 meters of water pressure. Therefore, the monitor can be used in conjunction with devices with similar water resistant ratings. After exiting the water, the Garmin GPS will begin to record heart rate data.
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Yes, it's perfect for that because your feet are touching a surface. I'm using it in the surf of Hawaii right now but it doesn't measure swimming kicks, just the steps.
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I have used the swimming function and used it to count strokes, track my distance, track my time, and to obtain my SWOLF--but I never used it to count laps because I like to count myself. As for the other metrics, it seems to count my stroke okay (stroke cycle--one hand, vs counting both hands), and of course the time of my swim. However, the distance is off by about 15-18%; I now adjust the pool size from the actual 25 yards to 22 yards and now get much more accurate distance. The watch is not the BEST as a dedicated swim watch, but does offer great overall functions, including swim, for the money, compared to everything else out there. I have used the swimming function and used it to count strokes, track my distance, track my time, and to obtain my SWOLF--but I never used it to count laps because I like to count myself. As for the other metrics, it seems to count my stroke okay (stroke cycle--one hand, vs counting both hands), and of course the time of my swim. However, the distance is off by about 15-18%; I now adjust the pool size from the actual 25 yards to 22 yards and now get much more accurate distance. The watch is not the BEST as a dedicated swim watch, but does offer great overall functions, including swim, for... » Read More I have used the swimming function and used it to count strokes, track my distance, track my time, and to obtain my SWOLF--but I never used it to count laps because I like to count myself. As for the other metrics, it seems to count my stroke okay (stroke cycle--one hand, vs counting both hands), and of course the time of my swim. However, the distance is off by about 15-18%; I now adjust the pool size from the actual 25 yards to 22 yards and now get much more accurate distance. The watch is not the BEST as a dedicated swim watch, but does offer great overall functions, including swim, for the money, compared to everything else out there. « Show Less
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No, it does not. You could wear it under your swim cap and have the running mode on. However, I do NOT recommend this watch. When training for my tri I used a regular swim watch and never tested this watch out in the water because I didn't think I needed to. Well, the day of the tri water got in the watch. It's not entirely waterproof. I've had the watch less than it year and it turns on and off (probably water damage). Bad buy.. Hope this helps!
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I use it for my heartrate monitor strap. You place a little gel where the receptors are. This prevents having to get the strap wet. When I would just use water I would have problems with my strap communicating to my watch but this gel is fantastic! Without water, sweat or gel the HRM strap can lose connection with your body. Hope this helps!
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Depending on the program you sink it to, it can. The HRM itself does nothing but send information.
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Don't know. I only tried to use the device one time for lap swimming. Huge disappointment. I returned it.
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I swim under water (one way) and back on top the length of an Olympic size pool for approximately an hour with the monitor on and have not had a problem.
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There are two models one with HRM bundled while the other not. As for vertical oscillation, ground contact , recovery time, VO2 Max etc the watch will indicate proper ranges and evaluate your performance accordingly via garmin connect Web page.
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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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it does monitor heart rate if you push and hold a button. I would not trust it to be completely waterproof. I am on my second LifeTrak, and with the first one, I trusted the claim of waterproof. It quit working after two months. LifeTrak customer service was great and replaced it, but I don't trust the new one to be completely waterproof.
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No. And don't wash your hands while wearing it, either. From their website FAQ: "The Withings Pulse is not meant to be worn while swimming and as it is not waterproof it is not meant to be worn while taking a shower either. When exercising, we recommend that you place your Withings Pulse into the provided Belt Clip to avoid direct contact with the sweat for a prolonged period of time...Please note that any physical or liquid damage will void the warranty." Mine went dead after about two months, and because I hadn't read the small print, I didn't know this. I wore it on my wrist for endurance running (lots of sweat) and didn't remove it when I washed my hands throughout the day (activity tracking). When it stopped working and I tried to get it replaced, they made sure I knew that they would be able to tell whether it was ever wet and if so my warranty would be voided.
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No. It just monitors actual steps you take. Swimming for example would not be monitored either.
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No. It calculates the estimate by skin temperature, movement, and some other things through the sensor. I use both armband and a polar hrm and they are pretty much the same for my activity. Sometimes the hrm will be moreand ssometimes it's less.
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I think it records laps swum as every now and then when I look at the watch it has changed its read out, but it does record how far you have swum, how long the swim was in time and how many calories that you have burnt during the swim.
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yes, but its not meant to be submerged. If youre looking for a GPS watch for swimming, you wont find one. All of my friends have different ones so ive got to borrow them. the best for swimming i tried was the Garmin Forerunner 610, but even that one and all the rest constantly lose signal with each stroke as it goes under water
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Nope. You have to push two buttons on top at the same time to get a reading any time you want the HR. These are the two silver buttons at top right and bottom left. So does not work well if you are jogging, for example.