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Timex Watches HRM. The
Timex Watches Personal Trainer and Easy Trainer heart rate monitors deliver essential fitness management data in simple-to-operate watches.HEART RATE FEATURES:- Target Zone- Preset your desired heart rate exercise zone; Alarm notification when you are not in zone- Time in Zones- Spent within your selected heart rate target zone- %-of-Max Heart Rate Display or BPM- Recovery Heart Rate Timer- Measure your heart rate after a timed recovery during or after your workout- Automatic Activity Timer- Elapsed workout time is automatically recorded- Workout Review- Recalls activity time, time-in-zone, average and peak heart rates, and calories- Analog Heart Rate Sensor- Works with heart rate interactive treadmills and gym equipment- Owner-Replaceable Battery- Water-resistant hatch in heart rate sensor allows for a quick and easy battery changeWATCH FEATURES:- 12/24 hour time- Month/day/date- Water-resistance to 30m (Heart rate features not available underwater)- Activate INDIGLO night-light with a press of the button
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I'd hoped that getting this new running gadget would encourage me to exercise more often. So far so good. I asked for this for Christmas and, well, it has accomplished it's primary function for me... I've been running almost every day since I got it. I was turned off by the gigantic size of some HRMs, and did not need something to keep track of splits as I run on my treadmill at home and the gym.
As a heart rate monitor, the functionality is pleasantly simple. It tracks your heart rate for the whole workout. You hit the big button to start, and it goes to work tracking the length of time, the average heartbeat, and the peak. While you are running, it displays your current heartbeat. That's it -- but sometimes it's better to keep it simple.
I should point out that, as a watch, the watch piece tells the time and date only. If you want/need splits and a stopwatch, you should look elsewhere.
Here's some other thoughts: I was worried that the strap would break but realized after a couple workouts that I was probably wearing it a little too tight. Since adjusting, it is much more comfortable, has not fallen off, and, as a guy, you *almost* forget that you have it on. My wife cracked up when I took my shirt off after a recent workout. She said that, from the back, it looked like I was wearing a bra (or Manzierre, or Bro, if you prefer).
I had no original intention of wearing it while NOT working out, but I've found it addictive, and have enjoyed observing how drinking a cup of coffee while sitting at my desk does raise my heart rate about 10-15 beats per minute on average. Also, as I've started to get in a little better shape over the last 3 weeks, I see that I have to run either farther or faster to get my heart rate up to certain thresholds. And, now my heart rate does not go up as high from merely climing the stairs at home. I believe that these insights, among others, are very encouraging for someone who is just getting back in shape. The encouragement aspect combined with the simplicity makes this a great starter heart rate monitor for anyone considering.
