Swimming Stroke Count?

Does anyone know if any of the apple watches can track swim strokes or "distance" if you are stationary swimming in your pool? I have a tether that I use in order to get a swim workout in with a smaller pool.

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Posted on Jun 6, 2020 6:25 PM

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DSM316 Author

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Jun 7, 2020 7:37 AM in response to Community User

Thanks, but I am swimming. I do freestyle stroke for about 30-45 minutes. I just have a cord attached to the wall and then to my ankles that holds me in place because my pool is too small for a productive workout swimming laps.

Jun 7, 2020 2:33 AM in response to DSM316

Your best bet would be to use a workout type that is similar to the type of exercise you are doing,here is the list of watch workout types;

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