Reddit reviews Garmin HRM-Swim Heart Rate Monitor
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SWIM HEART RATE1 - Stores up to 20 hours of heart rate data during swims, then forwards it to a compatible device at the end of the session. It also sends real-time heart rate and interval summaries to the watch.NON-SLIP DESIGN - Keeps the monitor in place, even during push-offs from pool walls.COMPACT and DURABLE - Creates minimal drag through the water. HRM-Swim is the smallest and lightest heart rate monitor from Garmin. Withstands repeated exposure to all swim environments, including pools, salt water and fresh waterBATTERY LIFE - Lasts for 18 months (assuming 3 hour/week use) with user-replaceable CR2032 batteryIncludes - HRM-Swim, manuals
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The chest straps work fine under water, but you have to get one like the Garmin HRM Swim (more targeted to pool swimmers) or the Garmin HRM Tri and pair it with something like the Garmin Fenix 5. None of these will give you a live reading, but the devices will sync when you're out of the water and end your workout to give you a plot of your workout intensity.The wrist-based HRMs are fine when you're out of water, but they rely on light, so they don't perform well under water.Edit: I apparently just gave bad advice: According to the Garmin Support page on using a heart rate monitor strap while diving, their straps are rated only for depths up to 5 ATM.