How to choose a watch for swimming in the pool? What to look for before you buy. For an athlete or amateur, they will be a good assistant for monitoring the time of swimming the distance and monitoring the pulse. Technology has stepped forward and with the help of a watch you can not only record the time of the distance traveled, but also count the pools completed, the number of strokes, and also measure calorie consumption
Today, there are already several manufacturers offering swimming watches to athletes.
Speedo Aquacoach swim watch
A good and multifunctional watch is offered by a company specializing in swimming equipment and accessories, SPEEDO.
- Counting the number of pools swam,
- Counts the number of calories burned,
- Recognize the stroke, counting the strokes of the hand on which the watch is worn,
- Speed measurement,
- Measuring the distance traveled,
- Work in pools over 15 meters in length,
- The watch recognizes sports swimming methods: butterfly, back crawl, front crawl, breaststroke,
- The watch can be worn on any hand,
- Records the last 50 workouts
- Pause mode, during rest between distances,
- The cost of the watch is from 8500 rubles.
Sports watch for swimming Oregon Scientific SW202
The watch has a nice wide display with blue backlighting and is battery operated. Well protected from water penetration. Weight - 40 grams. The watch is suitable not only for swimming in the pool or at sea, but is also good for everyday wear.
Functions and characteristics:
- Can be used in 25 and 50 meter pools,
- Clock, stopwatch, alarm clock, calendar,
- Count the number of pools passed - up to 999,
- Stroke count up to 9999
- Setting the swimming style (butterfly, breaststroke, front crawl and backstroke)
- Tracking the number of calories burned,
- Storing 7 workouts in memory,
- The cost of the watch is about 3500 rubles.
Garmin Swim watch
The watch is produced by the American company Garmin. It has several types in the line of watches. They also vary in cost from 17,000 rubles and above. The watch has a clear screen and the ability to operate in energy-saving mode. Weight - 40 grams.
Functions and characteristics:
- Stopwatch, clock, alarm clock, calendar,
- wireless data exchange between computer and watch
- Analysis of the received data in the Garmin Connect program after uploading the results,
- Determination of swimming style,
- Stroke counting
- Calculation of distance traveled,
- Determination of swimming pace and stroke frequency,
- Calculating the number of calories burned,
- Memory for 30 workouts,
- Comfortable, tight buttons to prevent accidental pressing
Swimovate PoolMate and PoolMate Pro swimming watches
Another specialized watch for swimming in the pool. Before starting your workout, you must enter the length of the pool. The watch has a clear display and backlight. The watch was originally designed for competitive swimmers. Available in four colors. They are light in weight and easy to attach to your wrist. The only downside is to buy a watch Swimovate PoolMate is not that easy. Rarely found on sale in Russia.
Watch functions and characteristics:
- Stopwatch, clock, alarm clock, calendar
- Counts the number of swimming pools swam
- Swimming speed measurement
- Measuring calories burned
- Swimming speed measurement
- Measuring distance traveled
- Stroke count measurement
- Recognition of sports swimming styles
- Record the training time
- Calculation of training effectiveness
Sports watch Suunto Ambit 3 Peak Black
Finnish multifunctional watches for athletes. Suitable for the following sports: swimming, running, cycling. It follows that they are suitable for training both on land and in water, and especially for triathletes. The cost of such watches ranges around 40 thousand rubles.
Swimming:
- Swimming pace measurement
- Swim distance measurements
- Measuring the frequency and number of strokes
- Determines swimming style
- Heart rate recording
- Stroke efficiency
- Possibility of use when swimming in open water and in the pool.
- Running pace
- Distance length
- Running efficiency
Bike:
- Cycling power for 3 sec, 10 sec and 30 sec
- Riding speed
- Climbing uphill in real time
- Aerodynamic drag measurement
- Riding stages and maximum power
- Average maximum riding power
In addition to sports functions, the watch has the following characteristics:
- Weather (barometric pressure, temperature, sunrise and sunset times, storm warning)
- Clock, stopwatch, alarm clock, calendar
- Determining altitude using GPS data
- Heart rate determination
- Determination of calorie consumption
- Training effectiveness
- Recovery time
- And many other functions...
A swimming sports watch will be your indispensable training assistant. They will help you effectively structure the training process depending on your goals. You can safely choose the watches from those offered, they are all good and functional. Your choice will depend on your financial capabilities.
Do you like swimming more than running? Then check out our selection of the best waterproof fitness bands and watches.
Description of waterproof codes
It is very difficult for beginners to decipher the meaning of IP and ATM protection standards - those with incomprehensible numbers that indicate how well your device is protected from exposure to H2O.
In this article, we will consider fitness trackers including those with an IP68 protection rating, which allows prolonged immersion under water to a depth of 1 m or more. The final IP68 waterproof rating varies by manufacturer (the first number indicates the level of dust protection).
The ATM security standard matters too. One unit in the ATM standard (atmospheric pressure) means that the device can withstand water pressure at a depth of 10 m. However, please note that at the very surface of the water the device already experiences one atmosphere (air) pressure. That is, at a depth of 10 m the pressure will be not 1, but 2 atmospheres (water pressure + air pressure above the water), respectively, the ATM protection rating is calculated from the number 2. In other words, 5 ATM water resistance allows immersion to a depth of up to 40 m, and not 50, as you might think at first.
Also, please note that manufacturers most often conduct tests in laboratory conditions, and just because a device can withstand pressure at a depth of 10 m at the factory, this does not mean that it will withstand the pressure of a stream of water from a hose in your backyard. Therefore, in any case, try to use even the most secure devices carefully.
Rating of the best waterproof fitness bracelets
Looking for the best fitness tracker for swimming? Looks like we can help you. For those looking for a wrist device suitable for use in the pool, the degree of water resistance is of great importance.
We've been waiting a long time for Fitbit to finally release a waterproof tracker. Even Apple noticed the importance of water protection, adding it to the Watch Series 2. However, there is still no good choice of trackers that you can swim with without worrying that they will count your steps when you get out of the pool.
If you have any questions about the waterproof trackers in this article, feel free to ask in the comments.
We put the Garmin Vivoactive HR fitness tracker in first place in this rating because it provides the maximum functionality for swimming. Overall, we think the Vivoactive HR is one of the best trackers currently available on the market.
It seems to us that Garmin takes the issue of water resistance more seriously than most other manufacturers, and that’s probably why we included 3 devices from this brand in our review.
The Vivoactive HR features 5 ATM water resistance and a proprietary swim monitoring app that collects data such as distance, time, style, temperature, speed, pace, SWOLF (the sum of time and stroke count, which refers to swimming technique efficiency) and much more.
Garmin Vivoactive HR waterproof rating: 5 ATM (up to 40 m).
Price: 15.8 thousand rubles.
In addition to built-in GPS, water resistance has become the second advantage of the Series 2 smartwatch. However, Apple has gone a step further with the function of monitoring swimming in the pool and in open water. In our opinion, this watch implements it best.
The Apple Watch 2 provides a ton of different swimming data: distance swam, average pace, swim length, and can also recognize your swimming style.
While swimming, the touchscreen becomes unresponsive, but you can always check your progress in real time. The data is synced with the Apple Activity app, although you can use any other swimming software if it has more advanced features.
Apple Watch Series 2 water resistance: 5 ATM.
Price: 27.8 thousand rubles.
Fitbit fans should be happy to finally have a swim tracker in the form of the new Fitbit Flex 2.
It's resistant to showers, swimming pools, and even the 150-foot ocean. With the Flex 2, you get notifications through LED lights, cool accessories, and standard Fitbit fitness and sleep tracking features.
Flex 2 recognizes 4 main swimming styles: freestyle, front, backstroke and butterfly. The device only reads basic swimming metrics: time, distance and pace.
Fitbit Flex 2 waterproof rating: 5 ATM.
Price: 6000 rubles.
It's more than just a tracker. Moov Now is literally a personal trainer that shows you data to improve your swimming technique, not just dry statistics.
Waterproof to a depth of 20 m, the Moov tracker has a proprietary swim mode that must be turned on before leaving the locker room. After your swim, the device displays data about your rowing type, stroke rate, distance swam, swimming efficiency, as well as swim times and your overall endurance in the pool.
If you want to monitor your heart rate in the pool, we can offer you Moov HR. It's a little thing, similar to the Moov Now, that you wear under your swim cap.
Moov Now waterproof rating: 3ATM (up to 20 m).
Price: 6000 rubles.
We've already tested the newer Speedo Shine 2 in the pool, but we weren't particularly impressed. Therefore, we would recommend sticking with the original model (first generation) until the company fixes some software glitches.
The Speedo Shine can be worn on your wrist or attached to your swim trunks and is flexible and waterproof. The degree of protection against water is 5 ATM, that is, the device will not be damaged even during prolonged immersion to a depth of 40 meters.
The collaboration with the swimming equipment giant also means this model boasts swim-specific algorithms that monitor swims, length, distance and calories burned.
Misfit Speedo Shine waterproof rating: 5 ATM.
Price: 4500 rubles.
In our opinion, the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is the best fitness tracker for running and one of the most advanced trackers currently available on the market. And the icing on this cake is the 5 ATM water resistance.
While the Vivosmart HR+ doesn't have a dedicated swim mode like the Vivoactive HR or higher-end Garmin models, you can leave it on in front of the pool and your swim results will count toward your daily goal. You can also check your app notifications while you're heading back to your locker.
Garmin Vivosmart HR+ waterproof rating: 5 ATM.
Price: 12.8 thousand rubles.
The Spark 3 is primarily a running tracker with fitness monitoring features. The device also features a dedicated swimming mode, which we used to compare with other swim trackers and were very pleased with the Spark 3's athletic prowess.
The amount of swimming data is pleasantly surprising. Here you have distance, speed, and also the length of swims with SWOLF goggles (described above). You can set the exact dimensions of the pool to ensure that your swim measurements are correct. Spark 3 will easily record the time of each swim and offer a variety of suitable workout types. There's also an interesting "Goal" mode that offers an in-depth look at your workouts in the pool, highlighting useless body movements that prevent you from achieving your goals.
Analysis of statistics after a workout in the pool is not the most ideal, but in any case it is a decent tracker and there is no shame in swimming with it.
TomTom Spark 3 waterproof rating: 4 ATM (up to 30 m).
Price: 14.3 thousand rubles.
* The cost of devices indicated in the article is approximate. The final price depends on the device version, configuration and seller’s conditions.
Just a few years ago, finding a fitness bracelet or smart watch for swimming was quite difficult. Today, manufacturers have spoiled us with an abundance of waterproof watches, and this makes the choice even more complicated.
Let us immediately clarify that there are no completely waterproof smartwatches and fitness trackers; they all have protection only up to a certain depth and pressure. Therefore, when choosing a companion for going to the pool, you should carefully check the level of water resistance or water resistance on the website of the gadget manufacturer. You can find out the difference between water resistance and water resistance and find a breakdown of the IP and ATM classes in.
It's also worth considering that not all waterproof watches are designed to track swimming. That is, you don’t have to worry about their performance after going to the shower, swimming in the pool, or in the sea, but other than timing the time it takes you to swim a certain distance, they won’t be able to do anything else. And the majority of such devices. There are significantly fewer gadgets that allow you to obtain advanced data, and even fewer devices for professional swimmers.
What is the difference between the clock for the pool and for “open” water?
Smart watch for the pool. These gadgets determine what style you swim, as well as how exactly you swim: time, pace, distance, frequency and number of strokes during the swim, as well as the number of pools. Moreover, they not only monitor, but also analyze: the SWOLF parameter will show how effective your swimming is. In such watches, the length of the pool is usually set manually.
Open water watch. Such a watch is needed for those who like to swim across rivers, bays, and simply long swims in open water. There is no edge like in a swimming pool, the push from which can be recorded by a fitness bracelet or watch, and there is no way to manually specify the distance. Therefore, open water swimming devices must have a built-in GPS receiver. It will track the swimmer's coordinates and then overlay the data on a map. As a result, you can get the swim route, distance, average and maximum stroke frequency.
The best smart watch for swimming
- Weight: 44 g
- Battery life: up to 18 hours
- Waterproof: up to 50 meters (5 ATM)
- Heart rate sensor: Yes
- GPS: Yes
- Price: 329$-400$
With each generation, the Apple Watch becomes an increasingly serious fitness device. Along with improved activity and heart rate tracking, there are improved features for swimming enthusiasts. But they are not suitable for professional swimmers, only for obtaining general data.
With built-in GPS, Apple Watch 3 is suitable for both the pool and open water. They can automatically determine the start and end of a swim, its route and intensity. Also among the possibilities is automatic detection of swimming style, and division of the distance into 25m, 50m and 100m in the Workout application.
If the Workout app's basic functionality isn't enough, you can install an additional third-party app, such as Let's Go Swim or Swim.com. They have much more options and settings.
Apple Watch can also track your heart rate while swimming, but water greatly affects the accuracy of your heart rate measurement, so you shouldn't rely on these indicators.
- Weight: 45-47 g depending on the strap
- Battery life: up to 10 hours with GPS enabled.
- Heart rate sensor: Yes
- GPS: Yes
- Price: From $299.95
The Fitbit Ionic is the manufacturer's first smartwatch, and the second to be waterproof, following the Fitbit Flex 2. Like most of the watches on this list, the Ionic can accurately measure pool length, distance covered, and swim duration. But it cannot automatically determine the start of a swim, the pace and type of swimming, nor can it calculate the SWOLF parameter.
But it is possible to install additional applications from third-party developers, such as MySwimPro. In it you can set up individual swimming training for each day, as well as set the length of the pool.
Like the Apple Watch, the underwater heart rate sensor is not guaranteed to provide accurate readings. In addition to swimming mode, this watch can track 14 different sports modes. All information is displayed on a 1.43-inch color touchscreen with brightness up to 1000 nits.
- Battery life: up to 4 days of use.
- Water resistance: 50 meters (5ATM)
- Heart rate sensor: Yes
- GPS: No
- Price: From $199.95
Fitbit Versa is the third waterproof gadget from Fitbit. Essentially, this watch took everything best from the Fitbit Ionic, with the exception of the GPS module, plus it all came out in a new design. Versa can track about 20 activity types, including swimming.
Due to the lack of GPS, this is not the best option for open water, and in the pool they can only record so many indicators: the number of pools, the duration of the swim, and the number of calories burned during this time. Under water, the pulse sensor turns off, all for the same reason - a large measurement error under water.
But the Fitbit Versa has plenty of other functions. There is built-in storage for music, notifications from a smartphone, support for contactless payments, and even tracking of “women’s health.”
- Weight: 49 g
- Battery life: up to 24 hours in GPS mode
- Water resistance: 50 meters (5ATM)
- GPS: Yes.
- Price: Approximately 500 US dollars.
Although the Garmin Forerunner 935 appeared at the end of last year, it is still relevant and can be a serious tool not only for swimming enthusiasts, but also for fans of all other sports.
This watch offers the most comprehensive feature set for triathletes. When swimming, it automatically detects style, length, distance, pace and number of strokes, and measures SWOLF. Suitable for swimming, both in open water and in the pool.
Although the Garmin Forerunner 935 is equipped with its own heart rate sensor, it does not work while swimming, but it is possible to connect an external heart rate sensor, and thus get the most accurate data about the swim. Forerunner 935 is suitable not only for amateurs, but also for professional swimmers. The main disadvantage of this gadget is its relatively high price.
- Weight: 43 g
- Battery life: up to 14 hours in GPS mode
- Water resistance: 50 meters (5ATM)
- Heart rate sensor: Yes, but does not work while swimming.
- GPS: Yes.
- Price: Approximately 300 US dollars.
In principle, almost any Garmin watch is good for use in the pool. These are Fenix 5 and Forerunner 935, which we wrote about above. But if you choose something in between a very sporty watch and a more versatile one that will look equally good in the pool and in the office, then the Vivoactive 3 is one of the ideal options.
Like the Garmin Vivoactive HR, the Vivoactive 3 can track most swimming metrics. The watch is waterproof up to 50 meters, and can collect data on distance, time, pace, water temperature, speed, etc., and also provides a SWOLF score. The display allows you to view data directly underwater in real time. Open water swimming isn't supported, but if you're mostly into the pool, the Vivoactive 3 is a great option, as is their music player option.
- Weight: 79 g
- Battery life: up to 13 hours in GPS mode
- Heart rate sensor: Yes (does not work while swimming)
- GPS: Yes
- Price: $300
The Polar V800 is a direct response to the Forerunner 935, but at a significantly lower price. Like the 935, the V800 uses an accelerometer and GPS to track swimming in both the pool and open water. It can also automatically recognize swimming style, number of strokes, pace and distance, as well as determine rest.
Polar V800 is suitable not only for swimming, but also for most major sports. The built-in heart rate sensor does not work underwater, but it is possible to connect an additional heart rate sensor, for example, such as the Polar H10. As for design, the V800 can hardly be called the most beautiful on this list; the manufacturer preferred sporty features over style. Also, it cannot be called the newest gadget on this list, because it appeared back in 2014.
- Battery life: up to 11 hours in GPS mode
- Water resistance: 40 meters (4ATM)
- Heart rate sensor: Yes
- GPS: Yes
- Price: $130
The Spark 3 is a feature-rich watch that combines multiple sports tracking, 24/7 activity tracking with heart rate measurement, GPS, and built-in storage for 500 music tracks.
Among other things, TomTom Spark 3 is easy to use and has excellent sailing data. It provides detailed information about speed, pace, number of laps, and calories burned while swimming.
Spark 3 also allows you to break your workout into sets. During the swim, the gadget will vibrate to tell you when you need to slow down or, conversely, swim more actively. There is also a Goal mode that will give you a score for your entire swimming session.
In fact, this is not a complete list of smart watches for swimming. This list can also safely include devices such as Speedo Aquacoach, Suunto Ambit2, Finis Swimsense Live and probably a dozen more swimming watches.
Best Waterproof Fitness Bands for Swimming
There are fitness bracelets that can collect swimming statistics for significantly less than a watch, but there are still plenty to choose from.
Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro
- Weight: 34 g
- Battery life: up to 4 days
- Water resistance: 50 meters (5ATM)
- Heart rate sensor: Yes
- GPS: Yes (and also GLONASS)
- Price: $200
The Samsung Gear Fit Pro 2 is the most functional and attractive of all the fitness bands on this list. It is equipped with a 1.5-inch diagonal AMOLED color screen, which is perfectly readable even under water. It can detect your swim type, measure lap times, distances, and SWOLF.
For more detailed analysis, the data is uploaded to the Speedo On app. Like the Apple Watch, the Fit Pro 2 also has a screen lock mode to prevent the screen from triggering while you're swimming.
- Battery life: up to 5 days
- Water resistance: 50 meters (5ATM)
- Heart Rate Sensor: No
- GPS: No
- Price: $60
Misfit Shine 2 / Misfit Speedo Shine 2
- Weight: 18 g
- Battery life: up to 6 months
- Water resistance: 50 meters (5ATM)
- Heart Rate Sensor: No
- GPS: No
- Price: $100
Misfit Shine 2 also does not have a screen, so all information can only be viewed in the application. But it can record the number of laps and distance you swam. Workout progress and time are shown with color lighting on the front panel of the gadget.
If you set a workout goal, the band will vibrate when you complete it. Misfit Shine 2 was developed in collaboration with Speedo to provide the most accurate swimming data possible.
- Weight: 6 g
- Battery life: 6 months
- Water resistance: 30 meters (3ATM)
- Heart Rate Sensor: No
- GPS: No
- Price: About $60
Moov Now is another non-display fitness band designed specifically for swimming, although it can also be used to track other sports modes such as running, cycling and even boxing.
Since Moov Now was developed specifically for pool swimmers, to get accurate data you just need to enter the length of the pool, and the tracker will calculate the number and frequency of strokes, distance, number of calories burned, as well as swim time and rest time.
Let's sum it up
There are a lot of criteria for choosing a smart watch or fitness bracelet. Firstly, a lot depends on how accurate and extensive the data you need. Garmin Forerunner 935, Polar V800 and TomTom Spark 3 will allow you to get the maximum amount of swimming data, both in the pool and in open water. If only the most basic indicators are enough, then you can even opt for Honor Band 3 or Fitbit Flex 2.
Secondly, the design and style of the gadget plays a significant role. If the Apple Watch Series 3 will look equally harmonious both in the pool and in the office, then Moov Now won’t really fit into a business suit.
And thirdly, price plays a significant role when choosing any gadget. Which of these gadgets would you choose?
Swimming is one of the best sports that helps maintain tone and improve health. Modern electronics stores offer swimmers a variety of gadgets to make their activities more effective and interesting. One such product is a watch for swimming in the sea or pool. They allow their owners to know how effective the training was and how long it lasted.
Watch Features
A marine watch looks exactly like a regular wristwatch. They are typically worn by swimmers before training to keep track of time. Athletes who are serious swimmers must have this accessory. Smart watches for swimming at sea differ not only in their appearance, but also in their functions. Their common task is to provide assistance to the swimmer during the lesson. Modern swimming watches have useful features, including:
- calorie calculation;
- heart rate measurement;
- counting the distance traveled.
If you have something like this in your collection of accessories, you can easily track how many calories were burned in an hour or two, which is especially useful for athletes who are losing weight.
Leading models
To choose the right men's or women's watch for swimming at sea, you need to consider how much time it will spend in the water. For lovers of long-distance swims, as well as active water games, options with water protection of 100 meters are ideal. Extreme sports enthusiasts who want to dive as deep as possible should choose models with a water resistance of about 200 meters.
Below are the best sea swimming watches that can be used by both men and women. These models have fairly good reviews and are quite popular.
Orient TD09001B
Men's watches made in a classic style will cost buyers 20 thousand rubles. This cost is explained by the 10 Bar water resistance, as well as many other advantages. This option would be an ideal gift for men who are successful in all their endeavors. Watch owners are precisely those people who appreciate elegant accessories, even while on vacation, many kilometers from home.
A respectable product does not give rise to concern about the safety of the internal mechanism. The watch will definitely come in handy for swimmers who decide to set another record in a long swim.
User comments
Judging by customer reviews, this model is superior to any smart watch for swimming at sea, the cost of which is many times higher. Swimmers appreciate in this product the ability to swim long distances without fear of damage to the “internal organs” of the device, as well as the exact time that the watch displays. Despite being in the water for a long time, the accessory will always show the correct time.
Speedo Aquacoach
A unique watch for swimming at sea can be purchased for only 9 thousand rubles. For this money, the buyer receives not just an accessory that lets you know the time, but also a multifunctional device. Product features include the following:
- counting the distance traveled;
- swimming speed measurement;
- record of the last 50 swims;
- counting calories burned;
- recognition of sports swimming methods (breaststroke, butterfly, front crawl/backstroke).
Buyers' opinion
The universal model appealed to all customers, from beginners who go to the sea just to relax, to professionals who set new records every day. People pay particular attention in their reviews to the following points:
- fits comfortably on any hand;
- reasonable cost;
- the presence of a pause mode for rest between distances;
- the ability to count strokes of the hand on which the device is located;
- additional applications (stopwatch, alarm clock, calendar).
Oregon Scientific SW202
A watch with a magnificent display that runs on a regular battery costs only 4 thousand rubles. They are perfectly protected from moisture penetration. The weight of the device does not exceed 40 g, so they will not interfere during the swim. The watch can easily be used not only at sea, but also for everyday wear.
People's responses
A model from a little-known manufacturer, oddly enough, is gaining positive reviews at a fairly fast pace. People value watches for the ability to use them in the sea at 25 and 50 meters, the presence of a calendar, alarm clock and stopwatch, as well as counting calories burned. In addition, swimmers often leave their rave reviews about the stroke count (up to 9999 only) and memory storage of up to seven workouts.
At the same time, buyers note the fact that they are perfect for all people, regardless of gender and age. You can safely wear them every day and always know the exact time without fear for the safety of the mechanism.
Casio Baby-G BA-110DC-2A3
The legendary Casio women's sea swimming watch, made in denim style, is sold in specialized stores for 18-20 thousand rubles. The quartz model features a plastic case, reliable protection from dust and moisture. These watches are not afraid of even falls from great heights, since they were originally presented to people not only as a waterproof, but also as a shockproof accessory.
What attracts swimmers
The product has a huge number of good reviews, which is why it gained its popularity. Girls really like watches because they can be used to go hiking in the mountains or just relax peacefully at sea. Moreover, thanks to their interesting design, they can be worn with almost any outfit.
Casio GN-1000-1A
With a mixed dial they will cost approximately 18-22 thousand rubles. They have a water resistance of 20 ATM and are perfect for use by professional athletes. The model is equipped with a shockproof case, as well as many additional features, which has brought it to a leading position among similar accessories.
Which tracker should I choose for swimming? Many people ask this question. The development of wearable electronics has made a big leap forward, and now professional and amateur sports, and just physical activity, are accompanied by monitoring of various parameters and the accumulation of a large amount of data collected by various gadgets. Now this is the norm. However, today there are a large number of different manufacturers on the market for smart watches and fitness trackers. Which gadget should you choose? This is not the first time we have talked about pool trackers, and we try to do this every year by updating the data. Our previous reviews can be found at the links ( and ), and today we have the latest gadgets of 2018!
Today, for review, we have selected several popular models of different price ranges, so that the user can choose a gadget that suits him. If you still have questions about pool trackers that are not included in our review, ask questions in the comments to the article, we will try to answer them.
So, let's begin!
Best fitness tracker for swimming
Moov Now
We've talked about this before and we'll say it again. We still consider the best fitness tracker for swimming. It's more than just a fitness tracker. After all, the gadget has a built-in trainer, which, according to the information received from the tracker, offers real recommendations for improving progress, and does not just collect data.
The gadget's moisture protection level is up to 30 meters. Moov's proprietary app has a special swim mode that must be activated before you leave the locker room.
When you return, you will have access to information about your stroke type, speed, distance and training efficiency, as well as lane time and overall performance of your swim.
The weak point of the tracker is the lack of a screen on which you could see training data without interacting with a smartphone. And it would be more convenient to manage training parameters directly from the gadget.
If you want to understand your heart rate during a swim, you can use the Moov HR device, which can be placed in a swimming cap.
Moisture protection level: 3 ATM (30m)
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The best smart watch for swimming
Apple Watch Series 3
The third version of Apple's smartwatch incorporates all the best features of the second modification, adding to this an improved processor and cellular connectivity (in case you want to call your friends between swims). And there is also GPS. We must admit that Apple's open water and pool swimming monitoring is one of the best we've tested. One of the best.
The smartwatch provides a wealth of tracking information, including distance covered, length, average pace, and will even be able to detect stroke type. While swimming, the touchscreen is inactive, but you can raise your hand to view the information you need in real time.
Data syncs with Apple's Activity app, but there are several third-party swimming apps that can provide more comprehensive metrics.
For the most part, almost any smartwatch you choose will do a great job of tracking your swimming patterns. Of course, the main players in this segment are the and . However, if you want something more universal, then, of course, this is the model.
After activating the mode, the following swimming data becomes available to the user: the total number of lanes and length, as well as distance and calories burned.
The second generation of the gadget can be worn on your wrist or attached to your swimsuit or shorts, which is very convenient. The gadget has a universal round design, as well as serious moisture protection. It has a 5 ATM rating, which allows you to dive to a depth of 50 meters.
If you prefer something more stylish, you can try a tracker. However, do not forget about the one-time payment in the application to activate the swimming mode.
Moisture protection level: 5 ATM (50m)
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Fitbit Ionic
Until recently, the Fitbit Flex 2 tracker was the company's only gadget capable of tracking swimming. But the Versa also joined it. Although both devices are capable of swimming tracking, we chose the Ionic for its sportier design. A sufficient number of monitored parameters, as well as an adequate display, thanks to which you can view training statistics in real time, are the strengths of the gadget.
It should also be noted that the battery life of Ionic smartwatches reaches 5 days, which is an excellent indicator. Another plus is the presence of physical buttons. With wet fingers, trying to control the watch using the touch display is still a pleasure.
