The Timex Ironman T5F011 Men's Bodylink Heart Rate Monitor Watch combines two state of the art technologies in one handy watch, a heart rate monitor and a GPS locator. The T5F011 is part of the Timex Ironman Triathlon Bodylink System is a great tool for amateur runners who are serious in their training and professional runners who want to go further in their careers. The watch’s customizable 3-line display, allows the runner to check altitude/elevation and longitude, and real-time average/maximum speed. Its built-in odometer allows for distance tracking (with target distance alerts) while in motion.
Specifically, the heart rate monitor has the following functions:
1. Presets the preferred heart rate for an exercise zone.
2. With an alarm to notify whenever not within zone.
3. Displays the average rate for a time period.
4. Sets the total time spent in the selected target heart rate zone.
5. Programs to a maximum of 4 linked timers and each has an interval within its particular target zone.
6. Measures the heart rate following a certain timed recovery.
7. Automatically sets 5 training zones and 3 manual zones.
8. Timex's system keeps data from being affected from monitors and exercise equipments.
Although made to withstand a rigorous training program, it is stylishly designed with a silver bezel band accented with a red interior.
There is no need to activate its GPS locator function. Its GPS locator feature can be used as soon as the brand-new watch is taken out of the box. The GPS function is guaranteed to be 99 percent accurate in locations with clear skies.