Timex Ironman Road Trainer Heart Rate Monitor: review and tutorial
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at
10:05 am
How to use a Heart Rate Monitor for training and find one to buy
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@equsnarnd Yeah, you just calculate your max on your own and enter the data into the watch.
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.
@pisces5641 Wish I could offer advice, but I don’t know. I haven’t experienced any issues with mine. I’d suggested contacting Timex.
@0rangeBee No, the chest strap is what captures the heart beat.
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?
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!
Great review, I’m impressed even more by this product. THX
@davidanthonyross I have been set on Polar previously, but after watching your review, I’m hooked at Timex.
@davidanthonyross Maybe… It makes sense. Thanks for the answer!
@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?
@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.
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!
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?
This was really helpful and the only one of its kind!! Kudos
@davidanthonyross
thanks for the great review i was looking for a watch for the p90x also luckily ibump to your review.
Thanks for the great review, I’m currently shopping and its in my top five. Sounds like a good investment! thank you!
Thank you for posting this video!!!!!
Thanks for the video! I just ordered a brand new Ironman Road Trainer mid size watch
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@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!
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
@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!
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!
Great. I have the same watch…You just teach me how to use it…great
@gallavin Awesome! Good luck with your training.
Thanks for the review, just started with this item yesterday.