The hearth rate in swimming activity works really bad.

The hearth rate in swimming activity works really bad.
Does anyone know if garmin is working on improving its performance?. Thanks.

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AgentMax over 2 years ago +2

If you want accurate HR data during water impact between the sensor and your skin, use a HR belt that will transmit the HR data after your swim workout is finished.
Dr Phil over 2 years ago +1

2157696 said:
Does anyone know if garmin is working on improving its performance?

I'm sure they are and I have seen an improvement over time. However, there's too much going on with wrist flexing, water…

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0 AgentMax over 2 years ago

If you want accurate HR data during water impact between the sensor and your skin, use a HR belt that will transmit the HR data after your swim workout is finished.

0 Dr Phil over 2 years ago

2157696 said:
Does anyone know if garmin is working on improving its performance?

I'm sure they are and I have seen an improvement over time. However, there's too much going on with wrist flexing, water flow, and watch placement to guarantee a good result from an optical heart rate sensor while swimming. You really need a strap for some degree of certainty.