Silly question time!

[Curlygurly2]

I've seen on Garmin Connect that there is a place for other sports, such as swimming - are these to be entered manually? Surely the watch doesn't work in the pool?

[teabreaks Graduate]

ooh I'm watching the replies with interest because I'm just going on the treadmill and was wondering the same, lol

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to teabreaks]

Depending on what model you have TB, it may be possible to get a footpod that connects with the watch for use on a treadmill. They are not renowned for fantastic accuracy though.

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Yes, they have to be entered manually CG.

[Steve_L Graduate]

I think some of the higher end Garmins do work in the pool. Not the more basic ones like mine though!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

I can only enter mine manually and my Garmin doesn't load in the pool even though I go to an outdoor one!!

[Wristy Graduate]

The tri watches defo work on open swims but the GPS can be patchy unless you keep the watch in your swim cap from what I am told

[Pip66 Graduate]

I have the Garmin Swim watch which links to Garmin Connect in the same way as my husband's 110. I can view both from my Garmin Connect page which is really useful. I guess some of the more expensive watches will allow running, swimming, cycling etc. I have found my Garmin Swim to be very accurate.

[ViaM Graduate]

Some Garmin watches are water resistant and they can record distance, pace, stroke count, stroke type, pool lengths, etc. whilst swimming in a swimming pool. Not much need for GPS in a swimming pool really... is there?

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Thanks all! I use an open air pool in France in summer, I have a Finis swim watch, so don't need another, but I thought it might be fun!

[nhs2015 Graduate]

I have a TomTom multisport watch and it does Running, Cycling and Swimming. I have a second wristband for swimming. I got it because of running and cycling. The three sports are part of the menu.