Heart Rate Monitors Reviewed!

                    Timex Ironman Race Trainer

Best heart-rate monitor!  

Pros

• Replaceable batteries
• Comfortable wristband and chest strap
• Advanced features like chronograph

Cons

• Advanced features like chronograph
• Syncing hardware costs $50 extra
• No GPS option                                                
  

  Bottom Line

  With its chronograph feature, the Timex Ironman Race Trainer can supplement any athlete's training, from amateur to expert. Comfortable, durable and water-resistant to 100 meters, the monitor is even capable of triathlete use.
  

  Performance

  Great combination of advanced features. The primary function of the Timex Ironman Race Trainer is to monitor heart rate and signal the user when to kick it up a notch or take it easy. The unit performs as advertised, accurately tracking heart rate to keep the wearer in a target zone. The Race Trainer offers one user-customizable zone plus five preset ones, a 50-lap chronograph feature that calculates average heart rate per lap and contains five linked interval timers, a maximum heart-rate alert and three alarm settings.
  This Timex heart-rate monitor is nothing if not flexible; it allows the wearer to view heart rate in multiple formats and change the display arrangement. Most users say performance is precise and reliable.
  The Ironman Race Trainer can also upload workout data to a training enthusiasts' website, TrainingPeaks.com. That's where users can view and track overall workout progress, record food intake, map routes and download additional workouts. However, it requires the purchase of the Ironman Race Trainer Kit (*Est. $50) , which includes a USB Data Xchanger module that plugs into a computer USB port. The module is PC and Mac compatible, but Mac users will need OS 10.6 or higher. The heart-rate monitor itself can save data from up to 10 workouts.
  

  Ease Of Use

  Worth the lengthy setup time. Owners praise the many features of the Ironman Race Trainer, but some find usability to be a challenge. The interface setup isn't user-friendly, and many reviews say setting up the heart-rate monitor is confusing and time-consuming. While there's a learning curve required to completely master the unit, many owners report that the user interface is easy to navigate.
  The Race Trainer comes in full- and mid-sized versions to suit men and women. Comfort is excellent, most users say; one adds, "The heart rate strap doesn't even feel like you are wearing it!" However, the wristband isn't user-replaceable, and must be sent back to the manufacturer if and when it breaks. Reports say to expect a wristband lifespan of about two years.
  

  Ownership

  Few customer service gripes could be a good sign. Owners don't mention any notable dissatisfaction with Timex customer service. We do see some comments regarding replacement of the wristband, which requires an extra fee after the one-year warranty period. Replacement generally takes a few weeks, but that's not outside the norm. Also for Direct Access to Brand Name Products&Services Like this Visit our Website at   http://ebuys-onlineproducts-services.weebly.com