Can I wear it while swimming laps?
2041227
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.
2041228
I believe so. It is waterproof but I'm not 100% sure it can be submerged in water for a long time. You might want to contact them and ask them.
6404
You could, but probably shouldn't...I've been wearing it almost all day every day first week I bought it. Even at night sometimes. It was quiet interesting experiment to see how different activities affect heart rate (my heart rate drops below 60 when working with computers and steady 65 at night)By the 8th day I've noticed redness on my skin where the rubber contacts were touching and then it started itching. It makes sense: the skins doesn't breath there and strap traps salt from sweat.So now I cut down on wearing it only when I work out.
529791
No you can not . It's good for all day wear . However it washes away with water .
1702251
Yes, you can wear it in the pool, but I checked with their service reps this morning and this is what they said: "The 60beat Blue uses 2.4 ghz transmitter (Bluetooth low energy). The chest strap is fully water resistant, however this frequency does not transmit well in water. This is the same frequency that Garmin has been using with their heart monitors for years and they do not claim it will work in a pool. We do not claim it either. In the open air, the blue will transmit 50 feet or more, but in the pool it may only transmit a short distance. We have one user that has a lot of luck in the pool, but they may be a unique use case (maybe only back stroke or water aerobics). So it does depend on how you use it. No harm in trying in the pool, it will not hurt the unit, but results will vary." Hope that helps.
407077
I use mine for swimming laps occasionally and it is waterproof so far. I think the jarring from the fall into the water may be a problem, though.
1734761
Well my thoughts are since it has a clip you could wear a headband to clip it to, or buy a strap to put around your arm and clip it there or perhaps even clip it to somewhere on your swim trunks... possible solutions perhaps....
268839
A dive skin might be better than a wetsuit for lap swimming. However, I did a lot of diving with this and found it to be very comfortable and 'effortless,' so lap swimming might be okay if you are willing to strain your muscles slightly against its natural tendency to spring back to neutral position. The size is perfect for me - it is a size 14 and I am a size 14/16.
298136
I got it to wear kayaking in colder Southern California weather. I don't think that it is meant to wear IN water.
818742
No. The water will ask through like a thin wetsuit. It is useful so you don't chafe if surfing or as sun protection on a dive boat or while swimming.
1117362
the owner's manual says "The Forerunner is not intended to be used while swimming. Swimming or prolonged water submersion can cause a short in the unit.........."
1348737
My children and I swam with ours. Adjusted the strap so I was comfortable with position where it would hang around my neck. No problems.
732998
Sure. I swam laps in the pool with mine. Just be sure to rinse it well. The chlorine is hard on it.
825412
I have not tried this with swimming, I don't think it was meant to do that. I have used it to exercise - and it did get wet with sweat and still works, no issues
995429
Yes you can. I leave the check cord on ours while boat riding. Just be careful that it does not get tangled in his legs. When have had no problems while swimming but we are on alert 100%. It is a thick cord but it floats and it is highly visible.
1243994
Yes, I wore mine in the pool & lake several times and it worked just fine. However, after I changed the battery in the HRM, I haven't worn it in the water.
1117365
Short answer: No.....water resistant to one meter for 30 mins and specifically states in manual "not intended to be used while swimming".
1558505
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.