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Variable countdown stopwatch/timer for workouts? - john dough - 04-25-2011
I have been taking a bootcamp class and this is the last week for my class. One thing that has been great is the instructor pushing us for 30-45 seconds, having a 30 second break, another 30-45 seconds, another 30 seconds break, etc.
What I am looking for and am not sure exactly how to describe, is a stopwatch or timer that counts down from a programmable time to zero that I can adjust (for doing pushups, jumping jacks, etc.) and then have another time (in between my sets). Ideally it would not be an "app" but a waterproof & rugged device (one that is rubber coated to take some abuse would be a plus), as I am going to be doing this outdoors when the weather gets better and throughout the summer.
I have a Casio watch with a countdown timer but I would prefer to not wear 2 watches, as I have a Polar heart rate monitor I wear while working out.
Any ideas?
Re: Variable countdown stopwatch/timer for workouts? - graylocks - 04-25-2011
you don't say if you have an iPhone. Chronolite (an app) has multiple timers than can run individually or concurrently. you might also look at ref watches/devices. my son's casio for reffing soccer had multiple timer capability.
Re: Variable countdown stopwatch/timer for workouts? - john dough - 04-26-2011
I have an iPhone but really would prefer a stand-alone device, where if it were to get beaten up, I would not be as concerned.
I was googling around and found this:
http://www.gymboss.com/
I think that it will do it for me. In a few weeks, I will be doing my workouts outside and having this device will help with workouts (work hard/rest/work hard/rest) without having to look at my watch.
I may get the app anyway as it looks like a good tool otherwise.
Re: Variable countdown stopwatch/timer for workouts? - BillMac - 04-26-2011
I like that. I was thinking of something similar for inside my workout binder. I want to start the Men's Health Spartacus Workout, and that would time the intervals perfectly, without risking damage to the iPad!! In for 1!!!