HRM and Swimming

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jacquerd
jacquerd Posts: 121 Member
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Anyone use HRM for swimming? I have Polar FT4 and it didn't like the water! Says water resistant, but it wasn't transmitting in the water. Suggestions?

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 33,971 Member
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    I've used mine in the pool and ocean and it works great. Maybe your chest transmitter wasn't making constant contact with your skin. Tighten the strap, and wear it right against your skin, just under the bra line.
  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
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    I don't believe the signal normally works in the water. Also I wouldn't swim with a water resistant watch if you want it to last. Water proof and water resistant are two totally different things.
  • tammyclair
    tammyclair Posts: 38
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    I have the polar ft4. i wear it in the water 5 days a week. make sure the strap is wet before putting it on. rinse it after.

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