It's no longer enough to train hard; you also have to train smart if you want an edge. Enter the
Timex Watches Ironman Road Trainer digital heart rate monitor watch, which gives elite athletes the performance tools they need to succeed. The Road Trainer's primary function is to monitor your average heart rate and tell you whether to boost your intensity or take it slower. However, the watch also offers several additional tools, including a 100-hour chronograph with lap and split times, a 50-lap memory that calculates your average heart rate per lap, and a timer that measures your heart rate after a recovery period during or after your workout. The tools combine to help both fitness enthusiasts and weekend warriors meet their exercise goals. And thanks to the Road Trainer's digital transmission system, you don't need to worry about crosstalk with other heart rate trainers.
Other features include automatic heart rate zone calculation (5 training zones); a 100-hour, 20-mode countdown timer; an alarm with a five-minute backup; an Indiglo night light with a night mode feature; a calories burned display; a percentage-of-max-heart-rate display; and water-resistance to 100 meters. Compatible with Timex's Data Recorder and Data Recorder 2, the Road Trainer comes with an owner-replaceable battery that lasts an average of 3.5 years. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
When I purchased this product, the specs stated that it would calculate distance as well as HR. Because I'm training for marathons this was very important to me. When I finally received the product I found that it does everything I need it to do except calculate distance. The discription of the product has since been updated so it no longer says that the distance function is available. But I have to say that I'm not pleased with the fact that the product was misrepresented.
I'm very happy with the zone training and the HRM is VERY accurate. Its an awesome tool to track and chart my progress. Both the watch and the chest strap are extremely comfortable and dispite many reviews which stated that the watch is difficult to program, I found it quite simple. It only took about 20 mins and I was off to train. I would definitely purchase this product again, but I would love it even more if the distance function was available.
