shaharidan
07-08-03, 07:07 AM
anyone have any tricks for getting them to work better in the water?
thanks :)
thanks :)
Training & Nutrition - HRM's while swimming?
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Guest
07-08-03, 10:57 AM
I'm just hoping you have a heart rate monitor that works in the water. Some do not work in the water, and others work in the water, but they specify how many feet (or meters in some cases) you can swim in the water before they become inactive.
From talking to triathletes, they all seem to pretty much disregard their monitors in the water, since you can't really stop swimming to check your heart rate. They tend to lose time when they stop to check.
From talking to triathletes, they all seem to pretty much disregard their monitors in the water, since you can't really stop swimming to check your heart rate. They tend to lose time when they stop to check.
shaharidan
07-08-03, 11:03 AM
the monitor itself works in water. the problem is the salinity of the water interfers with its ability to pick up your heart. so if i was in fresh water there probably wouldnt be a problem. ive also heard that clorinated water can cause problems. i was just hoping someone might have a little trick to deal with the problem.
checking heart rate while swimming will be an issue too, but i figured id give it a shot.
checking heart rate while swimming will be an issue too, but i figured id give it a shot.
Guest
07-08-03, 11:11 AM
Sorry, that's one area of the heart rate monitor I have no knowledge of.
Can you get your manual out and call the company customer service line (or get the number off their website) and explain your situation and see if they can help you out here?
Can you get your manual out and call the company customer service line (or get the number off their website) and explain your situation and see if they can help you out here?
shaharidan
07-08-03, 01:09 PM
lol good idea, the simplest solutions are always the ones most easily missed :)
Trouble
07-20-03, 06:36 AM
Originally posted by Koffee Brown
I'm just hoping you have a heart rate monitor that works in the water. Some do not work in the water, and others work in the water, but they specify how many feet (or meters in some cases) you can swim in the water before they become inactive.
From talking to triathletes, they all seem to pretty much disregard their monitors in the water, since you can't really stop swimming to check your heart rate. They tend to lose time when they stop to check.
Yeah, I was thinkin...
Polar HRM work in water and they recommend some type of conductivity gel.
I'm just hoping you have a heart rate monitor that works in the water. Some do not work in the water, and others work in the water, but they specify how many feet (or meters in some cases) you can swim in the water before they become inactive.
From talking to triathletes, they all seem to pretty much disregard their monitors in the water, since you can't really stop swimming to check your heart rate. They tend to lose time when they stop to check.
Yeah, I was thinkin...
Polar HRM work in water and they recommend some type of conductivity gel.
nathank
07-21-03, 06:52 AM
well i don't swim a lot, but i have never had any problems with my HRM while swimming.
another point to remember is many are waterproof ONLY if you don't use the buttons underwater, so pushing the lap button may not be a good idea.
yes, it can be difficult to look at the HRM while swimming. i would usually do a set and then look at my HRM at the end, then use it to determine my recovery (drop to 100 and start again)
of course, everyone looks at you funny in the pool with the strap around your chest, but i have gotten used to it these days (i also run with my shirt off and the HRM strap on)
another point to remember is many are waterproof ONLY if you don't use the buttons underwater, so pushing the lap button may not be a good idea.
yes, it can be difficult to look at the HRM while swimming. i would usually do a set and then look at my HRM at the end, then use it to determine my recovery (drop to 100 and start again)
of course, everyone looks at you funny in the pool with the strap around your chest, but i have gotten used to it these days (i also run with my shirt off and the HRM strap on)
Castanza
07-24-03, 11:39 AM
I never had any problems with both of my polars. What baffled me the first time that I wore a HR monitor while swimming,was how low my HR was, in contrast to my breathing. I am a very inefficient swimmer, and have had coaches work with me, my legs tend to drag. When I took scuba lessons to get certified years back at the YMCA, i was the only guy in class that didn't need to put weights in my belt with my wetsuit. Plain & simple I sink.
Anyway with the buoyancy of the water, and the cooling effect, my heart rate is lower for what seems to be a hard cardiovascular workout. In fact, it was much lower.
Anyway with the buoyancy of the water, and the cooling effect, my heart rate is lower for what seems to be a hard cardiovascular workout. In fact, it was much lower.