A decent interval timer is an essential tool for anyone half-way serious about HIIT and interval training. In the past I have reviewed the Gymboss Interval Timer which I used for months before I was sent a new timer by Vladimir from a company called Inventico. Interval Workout Timer (model TMR03) does what you would expect it to, track intervals, but it has a few key features that make it stand out from any other timer I’ve used.
The Low Down
The Fitness Timer is a fist-sized gadget with a large digital display and an easy to use interface. It comes in 3 colors, black, gray and off-white and sells for $22.99 through the Fitness Timer website.
To operate you simply set the number of rounds, set the duration of interval one and interval two, then press start. If you wish you can also save up to 3 interval settings to use later using the MY TIME button. 3 beeps indicates the end of interval one, while 1 beep means the end of interval two. 3 sets of 3 beeps means that your workout is over! Cleverly, this gadget also flashes the interval round you are currently in during the beeps. You are given all the information you need for a perfect HIIT workout.
The large digital display means you can keep track of the seconds from a fair distance, but the addition of the flashing LED bulb means you could use it from across the gym if you so desired.
If you don’t have a visual on the timer due to the person in front of you in spin class, the loud beeping that signals the end of interval will keep you on track. The beeping can also be turned off if your using the timer by yourself and don’t want to attract too much attention.
Fitness Club Friendly
If you’re like me, you will be perfectly content with using the Inventico Interval Timer in the privacy of your home gym. If by chance you are a the owner of a gym and you wish to add some value to your members, Inventico have you covered as well.
The Inventico Interval Timer comes with a plastic-encased-wire-cable that threads through two holes on either side of the durable plastic casing, allowing the timer to be secured on the side of just about any piece of gym equipment.
Image is everything, and Inventico offers a labeling service so your interval timers can sport your gyms logo or brand.
Concluding
The Inventico Interval Timer is inexpensive, durable and extremely useful for high intensity interval training. I can’t even imagine going back to the days of checking the wristwatch for tracking intervals.
Inventico will ship your timer almost anywhere in the world so there is really no excuse. This fitness gadget is $22.99 well spent.