Polar F4 and Swimming

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hiddensecant
hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
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Has anyone taken their F4 out for a swim? I really want to find out how much I'm burning during my "leisure swims" because MFP gives me a high number and I don't think I'm burning that much.

I don't swim very deep ... I stick to the surface for the most part. It says it's not recommended but I don't know if that means the strap will break when submerged in water :laugh:.

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  • Hermit4Hire
    Hermit4Hire Posts: 197
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    it works. don't press any buttons underwater
  • gemiwing
    gemiwing Posts: 1,525 Member
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    Mine did fine at the lake. Just don't push the buttons when you're in the water lol
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
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    Oh sweet, I'll try it today; thank you!
  • mrucci
    mrucci Posts: 8
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    What is an F4? I swim laps for exercise. Will it help with calculating calories burned? I don't trust the tables and never log it when I swim.
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
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    What is an F4? I swim laps for exercise. Will it help with calculating calories burned? I don't trust the tables and never log it when I swim.

    Yes, the Polar F4 is a heart rate monitor that calculates calories burned.
  • clothestoburn
    clothestoburn Posts: 36 Member
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    I asked the same question about a month ago and got the same answers! So I have been swimming with it ever since and have not pushed buttons. Try it out, its great to see what your actually burning.

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