Gymboss Interval Timer...

I just got done with my weight workout today and I used my Gymboss Timer for the first time. This thing just flat out KICKS ASS! I had been using a basic old timer from a sporting goods store with a choice of 2-3 minute rounds and, if I recall correctly, 1-2 minute rest. I don't really "recall" because I used the thing like twice and never used it again. As I started getting more and more into kettlebell training and combat conditioning for my BJJ/MMA training I knew I was really lacking the ability to progressively train my work and recovery rounds. I tried using the second hand on the clock, I tried a stopwatch, but nothing worked very well. It was especially tough when I started to really focus on a high intensity round or when I got fatigued - I'd lose track of the time and then thinking about the time would make me lose focus on the training.

About a week ago, I saw an ad for the Gymboss timer (www.gymboss.com) in FIGHT! Magazine (Great magazine, BTW) and I ordered one that night.

It's as good or better than they say on the site. Basically limitless adjustability with virtually any number of rounds and rest - 2 seconds to 99 minutes for rounds and/or rest and up to 99 rounds. There are also different alarm and vibrate settings. It was pretty easy to program once I read the instructions a few times. The instructions could be a little better, but I figured it out fine and I expect I'll be using this thing enough I'll be expert at setting it in a week or so.

Overall, it's a great product. I'm curious to see how it holds up under heavy use but, there's a 1 year warranty on it as well, so I'm not worried.

For like $25 with shipping this thing is great. I'm all juiced up to do more interval training now!

ttys

Adam

Adam Farrah is a Personal Trainer and Freelance Writer for Mixed Martial Arts, Kettlebell Training, Weightlifting, Bodybuilding, Power Lifting and Nutrition. He serves Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and the online and internet community.

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