Gymboss Interval Timer Overview

Interval coaching and circuit coaching are incredible methods so as to add depth and selection to your exercises. A number of of our strolling exercises characteristic intervals of quicker and slower strolling. However how are you aware when you find yourself on the finish of an interval? Whilst you might be able to set an alarm in your watch or pedometer, I discovered the Gymboss to be a really nifty gadget that makes it simple to set two interval alarms. I additionally appreciated that it vibrated in addition to beeped.

How the Gymboss Interval Timer Works

You possibly can clip the Gymboss timer to your waistband like a pedometer, or your can carry it in your pocket. You possibly can set one or two interval instances and it’ll run them in succession. On the finish of the interval, it should beep and/or vibrate. There are two settings for beep quantity and you’ll select whether or not it beeps for one, two, 5, or 9 seconds. As a result of I typically stroll listening to my iPod, and my listening to isn't what it was, I discovered the vibrate operate to be very beneficial. I couldn't ignore the vibration. It is a huge benefit over setting your sports activities watch or pedometer, which could beep however not vibrate.

Take for instance the Threshhold Strolling Exercise variation with strolling at cardio pace for 8 minutes, adopted by a two minute slower interval, repeating three to 4 instances. You set alarm one on the Gymboss for eight minutes and alarm two for 2 minutes. After you do a warm-up and possibly cease for stretch, begin the Gymboss and get into the primary interval. It’ll beep/vibrate on the finish and also you decelerate for the two-minute interval. When it beeps/vibrates once more you decide up the tempo for the subsequent eight minutes. It’ll repeat this cycle constantly, or you’ll be able to program it to cease after a given variety of repetitions.

I discovered the set-up and operation to be simple. The downside is that it does not retailer totally different exercise settings, so if you wish to change to the Economic system Exercise the subsequent day, it’s important to program it for that one the day you wish to do it.

Stopwatch Perform However No Lap Timer or Reminiscence

The Gymboss may operate as a stopwatch. Simply choose the stopwatch operate and cease, begin, and reset it to make use of as a stopwatch.

That is an interval signaler somewhat than a lap timer. It doesn't retailer any exercise information. If you wish to use it to time laps with the stopwatch operate, you will have to file these instances in another method.

• Water Resistance: Not one of the fashions are water resistant. Nevertheless, the Plus mannequin is water and sweat resistant and can be utilized exterior, even within the rain.
• Battery: It makes use of a single AAA battery that’s simple to switch.
• Consolation: It’s comfy to put on in your waistband, it’s concerning the measurement of most pedometers.

Backside Line on Gymboss

I used to be happy with the Gymboss for interval timing. I can see utilizing it for interval strolling exercises on the treadmill in addition to outdoor. I additionally assume will probably be very beneficial for timing at-home circuit exercises. I’d typically search for the interval signaling operate on my present sports activities watch, pedometer, or coronary heart charge monitor somewhat than shopping for a single-purpose gadget (really, twin function as it’s also a stopwatch). However the vibrate sign operate is the dealmaker for me, as I can't get that operate with most different units. My listening to acuity is fading, so the vibrate sign may be very helpful.

Gymboss additionally makes a Gymboss miniMAX that shops as much as 20 totally different intervals.

Product samples have been offered by the producer for overview functions.