https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:17:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2372010 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:38:41 +0000 Anonymous 2372010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is funny. I recently talked with a friend who used to swim laps. &nbsp;She has not been swimming for three years after she could not lift her arms above her waist to do hair and makeup due to the repudiative nature of swimming laps. She was advised to get a trainer. &nbsp;Do not do anything somewhat repedative. She thought she was doing something good.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2371139 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:49:57 +0000 JAileen 2371139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Murph, that’s great to hear! &nbsp;My ring counter should be delivered today. &nbsp;I’ve also ordered a bracelet with beads for counting. I was using coins, but I lost one yesterday. &nbsp;When I don’t have to count I enjoy it so much more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2371091 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:40:40 +0000 Murph11 2371091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I was training / lap-swimming, I used this one, JAlieen! Loved it! I recently pulled it out of my swim kit to use it to time my cold water plunges, but the little finger strap broke (after years of wear). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2370848 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:18:12 +0000 JAileen 2370848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here’s another lap counting option that’s cheaper than a Garmin or Apple watch, a lap counting ring:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016J9NE8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....#038;psc=1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2370339 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:24:40 +0000 Carla 2370339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I forget to charge my Garmin, I use pennies. &nbsp;I have 20 in a small Tupperware container. &nbsp;I dump the pennies in the lid, and transfer one to the container after each down-and-back (50m). &nbsp;20 pennies = 1000m, then start again until goal distance achieved. &nbsp;I actually had to do this today! &nbsp;LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2370322 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:13:05 +0000 Irina 2370322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much for your responses. I’m surprised that Apple watch is used by a number of people. Makes me more comfortable to consider it. My DH also suggests I get it since all my other devices are Apple and they would work better together.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2370290 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:18:54 +0000 Janet 2370290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Fitbit (the Inspire model) is wearable for swimming as well as walking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2370237 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:28:21 +0000 SarahD8 2370237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use my Garmin SQ2 for this, it’s logged over a year now of 30-minute swims 5 or 6 days a week and still seems like brand new. </p> <p>Only problem is it’s somewhat large for my very tiny wrists so I don’t love wearing it in everyday life. But I think that would be an issue with almost any smartwatch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2370236 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:49:16 +0000 Suz 2370236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use my Apple watch for this, and I have the cheaper SE version which is now also more than 3 years old. It works just fine in the water. Clocks distance, strokes, all manner of stuff.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2370219 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:55:34 +0000 cat2 2370219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like my Apple Watch for this. If you set it to swim, it should be protected, and when you tell it you are done, it reverts to normal mode. Different models have different levels of water tightness. It also tracks steps and keeps track of all your data in one place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2370216 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:42:15 +0000 Theodora 2370216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not even sure how old my Apple Watch is at this point, but I’ve worn it in the shower, doing laps in the pool frequently, washing dishes and even in the ocean! &nbsp;Never an issue, there is a function after doing laps where you can actually expel any water, it is fun! &nbsp;I also chose it because of the lap counting, as I get so zen when I am swimming that I stop paying attention.<div>On the other hand, not sure if there are less expensive options out there if all you want it for is counting laps…</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2370214 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:36:43 +0000 JAileen 2370214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so funny, I’ve just been looking into this too. &nbsp;I’ve returned to lap swimming this summer after decades away. &nbsp;We have a beautiful municipal pool that just opened nearby.<div><br /></div><div>I didn’t know keeping track of distance was even possible, but Runcarla mentioned she had a Garmin that kept track. &nbsp;I&nbsp;talked to a woman yesterday who was about to get in the pool and was setting her Apple watch. &nbsp;She said hers was one of the newer ones. &nbsp;Online, I’ve read about &nbsp;Garmins, and I liked the Garmin Swim 2. &nbsp;I&nbsp;hate to spend the money until I know I’m really going to stick with it, because I already have a watch I like. &nbsp;In the meantime, I’m taking some nickels and pennies to keep track. &nbsp;I’d like to know what you end up with. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-watch-for-swimming#post-2370205 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:31:19 +0000 Irina 2370205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I swim 3 times a week in our local pool and hope to increase it to 4 times in October. I usually swim for 40-45 minutes but I don’t count laps. I would like to know what distance I swim daily. I don’t wear a watch IRL, my walking app is on my phone. I would like it all to be in one place, so I’ve been looking for fitness watches for pool, gym and walking.&nbsp;<div>I don’t know if Apple watch is suitable for swimming but I don’t want something that expensive to be destroyed by chlorine water.&nbsp;</div><div>Any recommendations? <br /></div> </p>