A Swimming Heart Rate Monitor
can improve your Exercise

A swimming heart rate monitor is a water proof tool that can be used for swimming exercise. A monitor can improve the training for both competitive and recreational swimmers. It keeps track of your pulse during swimming exercise. Advanced models have features that can improve the performance of competitive training.



To get the most benefit of using a monitor, you need to determine your age adjusted maximum heart rate. It is calculated by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you are 40 years old, subtract 40 from 220 to get your age adjusted maximum heart of 180. For swimmers this rate is adjusted down by 10.

For general aerobic exercise your training level should be about 70% of your maximum heart rate. In this example it would be: 220-40 = 180-10 = 170. 70% of 170 is 119 (170 x .70), which is the target level.

A basic monitor is the Omron HR-100C, which costs about $40-50. It is water resistant up to 30 meters (100 feet). This model is easy to use. A chest strap transmits the data to a wrist display.



A more advanced model is the Polar F11, which costs about $150-180. It is water resistant up to 30 meters (100 feet). This model tailors your exercise programs to meet your goals.

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