How To Swim With An Apple Watch And Get The Best Results
Apple Watch is among the most popular smartwatches available globally. The latest device models come with an elegant display, capable chipset, and a durable design. Additionally, the smartwatch provides relatively accurate readings of health-related metrics like heart rate, calories burnt, blood-oxygen level, and more. Hence, most users like to wear their Apple Watch to workouts, including water-based activities such as swimming. But there are a couple of things that users should keep in mind to get the best results from their Apple Watch while swimming.
Before taking their Apple Watch to a pool, users should be aware of the water-resistance degree of their device. For instance, the Apple Watch Series 2 and models launched afterward have a water-resistance rating of 50 meters. So, users can take these Apple Watch models for a swim. However, it is essential to know that even the latest models are not meant for extensive water sports. Additionally, while the water-resistance of an Apple Watch is at its peak when the device is new, it gets weaker over time.
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On their Apple Watch Series 2 or later, users should open the Workout application and scroll to locate 'Pool Swim' or 'Open Water Swim,' depending upon the activity they want to do. After that, users can tap on the three-dot icon to set a time/distance/calorie goal or start the workout, which begins after a countdown of three seconds. For best results, users who swim in a pool should enter the length of the pool, which helps the Apple Watch to measure the laps and other metrics accurately. To further optimize their session, users should select the metric they want to be displayed on the watch face, as the
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