I swim and do other dry land things...does it do well for swimming? I want to know how much I exercise@day no matter what I do -swim/Tai Chi etc
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I use it for my water aerobics classes. I believe it's waterproof up to 30 feet. I use it mainly to track steps, calories and fat burned. I am very happy with it.
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I wish I could give you an anewer but it was broke when I received it in the mail so I was never able to use it. However I swim at least two to three times a week and I know a few people who use it to while swimming. So to answer your question, yes it does work under water.
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aloha , this has been asked before, but to assure you.. yes, it can be used by this device.. i use for swimming and for paddling and it has a great sound, short wires to not get in way of workouts and it is surly water proff.. no worries brah, works great and well worth the money.. aloha and good luck, pomaika'i, vic
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Since yoga doesn't involve much stepping generally, I don't think yoga would advance you toward your daily goal (set by the device) as much as you might like. The same goes for swimming, biking, and any other exercise where your feet don't step down on a hard surface. However, my device counts vigorous rocking from one hip bone to another while seated as steps toward my goal. Roll a little of this into your yoga if you think it's appropriate. It is a good workout for the obliques, but also is pretty hard on a chair, so do it on a floor, picnic bench, bath tub, etc. No joke. This really works, and is a vigorous workout in its own right, and your Garmin will count it. Since yoga doesn't involve much stepping generally, I don't think yoga would advance you toward your daily goal (set by the device) as much as you might like. The same goes for swimming, biking, and any other exercise where your feet don't step down on a hard surface. However, my device counts vigorous rocking from one hip bone to another while seated as steps toward my goal. Roll a little of this into your yoga if you think it's appropriate. It is a good workout for the obliques, but also is pretty hard on a chair, so do it on a floor, picnic bench, bath tub, etc. No joke. This... » Read More Since yoga doesn't involve much stepping generally, I don't think yoga would advance you toward your daily goal (set by the device) as much as you might like. The same goes for swimming, biking, and any other exercise where your feet don't step down on a hard surface. However, my device counts vigorous rocking from one hip bone to another while seated as steps toward my goal. Roll a little of this into your yoga if you think it's appropriate. It is a good workout for the obliques, but also is pretty hard on a chair, so do it on a floor, picnic bench, bath tub, etc. No joke. This really works, and is a vigorous workout in its own right, and your Garmin will count it. « Show Less
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I wear it through an aggressive workout and shower and it holds up okay. It doesn't seem to be the water that makes it lose it's stickiness more just rubbing it with my body or clothes. I use it I. My calf and I definitely notice a reduction in pain but only get on to two days out of each application. I still would recommend this product! Good luck!
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I do daily aqua fit classes & I put mine in a ziplock bag inside my swim cap. I don't dunk my head, so the Fitbit stays dry. Mine still works fine.
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Absolutely, put it on, a t shiry and a sweater, you want to get as hot as possible, and remember to always have water with you, go for a half hour run, start off with 5minutes if you do not have the stamina, or even walk. The point is to get moving and your body sweating. Eventually work your way to an hour or more aday and you'll see your waist trim down in no time. This product helps your midsection sweat more, therefore allowing your body to loose more water content in that area (fat.) I hope this ansers your queation. ( along with a respinsuble diet and exersize program everything works!) Absolutely, put it on, a t shiry and a sweater, you want to get as hot as possible, and remember to always have water with you, go for a half hour run, start off with 5minutes if you do not have the stamina, or even walk. The point is to get moving and your body sweating. Eventually work your way to an hour or more aday and you'll see your waist trim down in no time. This product helps your midsection sweat more, therefore allowing your body to loose more water content in that area (fat.) I hope this ansers your queation. ( along with a respinsuble diet and exersize program everything works!)
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Hi. Bought this for my husband and he uses it for snorkeling and sometimes swimming. He really likes it.
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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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I Love this machine. Does it work? It depends if you use it consistently. I feel great when I use it. I typically do squats, ab twists and air boxing to get a total body workout. Last week I actually was on with my weights. I do not regret getting this machine but give it your best and I believe it will be good to your body :)
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No, it works better and faster if you work out. I know people who have just used it for sweating out weight and it has worked but at a very slow pace. Mostly water weight.
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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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William, I think a tradional surf or diving wetsuit would be too hot for out-of-water sport activities. They are incredible insulators, so I would be concerned about overheating or dehydration. I wear my suit half way (to the waist) when I goto the beach. The drive is only 15 minutes, but in that short time of inactivity I'm starting to get very warm. Also, there is the chafing factor. Tradional surf wetsuits will chaf surfers in high friction areas such as the armpits and neck. I can only imagine the chafing you'd get if you ran in one! If you still wish to wear a wetsuit in your workouts, my recommendation would be to look at the lighter weight wetsuits that triathletes use.
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Garmin sells a different watch for swimming (an extra 150$). I tried it for swimming, and it doesn't work at all. And since Garmin is not reliable (read the reviews, most of them stop working after a year or 2 just like mine did), I would go for something else. I just bough a Suunto Ambit2 S, and for 400$, you can run, cycle, swim, and much much more than a Garmin crap. Easier to use, more confortable, better software.
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Hi Penny. Till now, the swimming pool usage has had no problems at all. I'm not a pro swimmer, (only 2.500 mt) 3 times a month, but I do lots of running and a sweat allot. I did check the CNET Fitbit Flex review and the Engadget "hands-on at Fitbit Flex" review before adding the Flex as a personal monitor. Give it a view if you can.
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Yes it should be fine. I am guessing you are worried about it being damaged by the sweat. I have not had any issues with it when I work out and sweat or even when I use it around the pool or water. So it should be fine.
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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.