Timex Ironman Road Trainer Heart Rate Monitor: review and tutorial

25 Comments

1. davidanthonyross says:

   January 31, 2012 at 10:26 am

   @equsnarnd Yeah, you just calculate your max on your own and enter the data into the watch.
2. equsnarnd says:

   January 31, 2012 at 10:45 am

   Am I correct in concluding that the watch can’t calculate maximum heart rate but requires you to use a manual process from the…manual and then enter that? Watches for one fourth the price allow you to enter weight and age and calculate a heart rate.
3. davidanthonyross says:

   January 31, 2012 at 11:04 am

   @pisces5641 Wish I could offer advice, but I don’t know. I haven’t experienced any issues with mine. I’d suggested contacting Timex.
4. davidanthonyross says:

   January 31, 2012 at 11:46 am

   @0rangeBee No, the chest strap is what captures the heart beat.
5. 0rangeBee says:

   January 31, 2012 at 12:12 pm

   Great video! I’m thinking of getting this watch for my boyfriend as a gift. Is it possible to measure heart rate without the chest strap?
6. pisces5641 says:

   January 31, 2012 at 12:49 pm

   I just got this for Christmas and for some reason cannot get it to display any numbers for heart rate. The heart iron is black and flashing, but I have two dashes where the numbers should be. I have the chest strap placed as you do in the video and I moistened the sensors with water and spit! Any suggestions? Thanks!
7. sisko7 says:

   January 31, 2012 at 1:27 pm

   Great review, I’m impressed even more by this product. THX
8. berryboen says:

   January 31, 2012 at 2:11 pm

   @davidanthonyross I have been set on Polar previously, but after watching your review, I’m hooked at Timex.
9. miperrodinamita says:

   January 31, 2012 at 3:08 pm

   @davidanthonyross Maybe… It makes sense. Thanks for the answer!
10. davidanthonyross says:

    January 31, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    @miperrodinamita I’ve had no issues at all with the band, so not sure what these other people are complaining about. Maybe there was a bad batch for a while?
11. davidanthonyross says:

    January 31, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    @berryboen I didn’t really look into too many other brands before considering the Timex. I just saw that the Timex had everything I needed and went for it, so Polar never entered the equation.
12. miperrodinamita says:

    January 31, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Hi! Great review! Too bad I forgot about Timex HRMs and bought a polar FT1 to use together with my regular timex watch with laps…
    I wanted to ask you if you had any problems with the watch’s strap, since I read about seveal people stating They were frustratred because it broke with not too much use.
    Thanks!
13. berryboen says:

    January 31, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    Hi David,

    Great review. I was previously considering Polar but then I don’t like their design and besides I own Timex Triathlon regular watch (for about 10 years now and still running good).

    I am curious, did you consider Polar at all? What made you choose this over Polar?
14. Ibdman2000 says:

    January 31, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    This was really helpful and the only one of its kind!! Kudos
15. eatmars says:

    January 31, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    @davidanthonyross
    thanks for the great review i was looking for a watch for the p90x also luckily ibump to your review. 
16. dana102083 says:

    January 31, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Thanks for the great review, I’m currently shopping and its in my top five. Sounds like a good investment! thank you!
17. pilottb9 says:

    January 31, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Thank you for posting this video!!!!!
18. abluxirum says:

    January 31, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Thanks for the video! I just ordered a brand new Ironman Road Trainer mid size watch !
19. davidanthonyross says:

    January 31, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    @maromera I appreciate the positive feedback! I always take calorie counters with a grain of salt, but for the most part, there is consistency between what my Road Trainer indicates, and what the treadmill and elliptical machines come up with. So, I generally assume it is an accurate measurement, give or take a few calories. Hope that helps!
20. maromera says:

    January 31, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Hi
    First off great review
    How accurate is the calories burned mode because I bought a new balance heart rate watch and its numbers were way off from what the treadmill said.
    Thanks
21. davidanthonyross says:

    January 31, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    @clauseslingjensen I definitely use this watch during P90X, specifically during Kenpo and Plyometrics. As I mentioned in the video, the chest strap might want to slide around on you during Plyo, but just tighten it up a bit. Good luck!
22. clauseslingjensen says:

    January 31, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    Great review! Went for this mostly because it is the only HRM watch I could find that would look ok to wear as regular sports watch in work. (I am a P.E. teacher and would use the watch functions during lessons). I will mostly be using it for P90X, so hope it will be good for that! Thanks!
23. airock666 says:

    January 31, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Great. I have the same watch…You just teach me how to use it…great
24. davidanthonyross says:

    February 1, 2012 at 12:13 am

    @gallavin Awesome! Good luck with your training.
25. gallavin says:

    February 1, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Thanks for the review, just started with this item yesterday.