Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS with Heart Rate [Watch]
Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS with Heart Rate
At first glance, the Global Trainer looks pretty fit. The watch itself stores up to 20 workouts, and you can download them to TrainingPeaks to slice and dice your data afterwards. A nice multisport mode makes it dandy to wear while running or riding, and it can display up to four data points at once. Moreover, there are a phalanx of fields to choose from. In addition to garden-variety info like speed and distance and heart rate, it tracks some really cool metrics—like the total amount you've climbed during a workout, or the amount of time you've spent in a certain altitude zone. 50 meters of waterproof protection means you can swim with it without fear. The ANT+ receiver will hook up to power meters, cadence sensors, and heart rate monitors, huzzah!
Problem is, Timex' ticker is approximately the size of a small rock crab—and similarly comfortable to wear on your wrist. It's noticeably heavy and bulky. If you have small wrists, like I do, it looks like a dinner plate perched on a tightrope. And then there are the buttons. There are too many of them (seven!), and they are packed too close together. When you're moving fast, you don't want to have to futz with your gear any more than necessary. While this isn't bad, per se, there's so much out there that's great (often at a better price) that I wouldn't recommend the Global Trainer to anyone.
Heck no, it is quite fine. And in fact, it has a huge appetite. An appetite for data. If you're accustomed to massive ugly fitness watches that you'll be positively taken aback by its slim form and style. I mean, you're not gonna wear this thing on a dinner date, but it's fine for any casual situation. It has a big bold display that's easy to read and easy to manage while on the go. Buttons are well-placed, and easy to access while exercising. Once you grok the interface (which is tricky, see below) you'll have no problem swapping fields and views while you are running.
At first glance, the Global Trainer looks pretty fit. The watch itself stores up to 20 workouts, and you can download them to TrainingPeaks to slice and dice your data afterwards. A nice multisport mode makes it dandy to wear while running or riding, and it can display up to four data points at once. Moreover, there are a phalanx of fields to choose from. In addition to garden-variety info like speed and distance and heart rate, it tracks some really cool metrics—like the total amount you've climbed during a workout, or the amount of time you've spent in a certain altitude zone. 50 meters of waterproof protection means you can swim with it without fear. The ANT+ receiver will hook up to power meters, cadence sensors, and heart rate monitors, huzzah!
Problem is, Timex' ticker is approximately the size of a small rock crab—and similarly comfortable to wear on your wrist. It's noticeably heavy and bulky. If you have small wrists, like I do, it looks like a dinner plate perched on a tightrope. And then there are the buttons. There are too many of them (seven!), and they are packed too close together. When you're moving fast, you don't want to have to futz with your gear any more than necessary. While this isn't bad, per se, there's so much out there that's great (often at a better price) that I wouldn't recommend the Global Trainer to anyone.
Heck no, it is quite fine. And in fact, it has a huge appetite. An appetite for data. If you're accustomed to massive ugly fitness watches that you'll be positively taken aback by its slim form and style. I mean, you're not gonna wear this thing on a dinner date, but it's fine for any casual situation. It has a big bold display that's easy to read and easy to manage while on the go. Buttons are well-placed, and easy to access while exercising. Once you grok the interface (which is tricky, see below) you'll have no problem swapping fields and views while you are running.
2011-11-03 17:07
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