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ECG Accurate Heart Rate
ECG approved accuracy to + 3 beats per minute Digital FM transmission The Timex heart rate monitor is the only HRM on the market that uses a digital signal. The benefits of this are enormous and can be likened to an analogue vs a digital phone offering a better signal. Analogue systems use a sound wave to send the signal from the strap to the watch and this can be affected by electricity which distorts the reading. This is evident around exercise equipment and lights in a gym. By using a digital signal this is virtually eliminated. Synchronised transmission prevents cross talk When the strap is first put on the chest it sends a signal looking for a watch to become a partner with. When the signal finds a Timex HRM watch, the watch and strap are then synchronised. The signal is sent from the strap every two seconds to the watch for a period of 4 milliseconds. When the signal is not being sent, the watch will not receive any other signal reducing the possibility of cross talk. Long life battery within chest strap Other systems such as Polar, send the signal from the strap to the watch every time the heart beats, which means that if the user has a heart rate of 177 while working out, a signal will be sent 177 times in a minute. The Timex HRM only sends a signal 30 times a minute regardless of the users heart rate. As a result the Timex HRM has less battery usage within the chest strap. Replaceable chest strap batteries The batteries can be changed in a similar way to Swatch batteries although we do advise a reputable jeweller replaces the battery (as there is a seal within the system). All Models have the following functions
Additional to the entry level models functions these watches also have:
The Most Common Questions on the Timex Digital Heart Rate Fitness System1. Why would a person want the Ironman Triathlon Digital Heart Rate Fitness System?To get the most out of a fitness program through the application of Target Heart Rate Training. Exercise can be done at a wide variety of intensities. Lower intensity exercise has very different benefits than harder, higher intensity exercise. By monitoring your heart rate you can exercise at the right intensity to reach your fitness objectives. 2. Who would use a Heart Rate Monitor? Anyone who exercises to improve his or her fitness can benefit from a HRM*. Whether the customer is just beginning an exercise program or is an Ironman Triathlon Champion, by applying Target Heart Rate Training, they can more effectively exercise and reach their fitness goal. 3. How does the Timex Heart Rate Monitor work? The Timex Heart Rate Monitor has two dimpled pads on the back that detect a small electrical signal that is part of each heartbeat. These signals are analysed and your heart rate in beats per minute is calculated. A digital FM Radio Signal then transmits the calculated heart rate to the watch where it can be displayed. 4. Why do you need the strap around the chest? To accurately and continuously measure heart rate, you need to pick up a small electrical signal from both sides to the heart, relatively close to the heart. It would be great to have a watch that reads heart rate all by itself, but the existing technology for measuring heart rate on the wrist is prone to inaccuracy. 5. How accurate is this product? The Fitness System has been tested by the Cardiologists, Trainers, and Coaches at the Ironman Institute for Fitness. They found that even during intense exercise, the Timex Heart Monitor has the accuracy of an EKG machine. In other words the numbers a user would see will be within 3 beats of the numbers of an EKG machine. 6. How is the Timex Heart Rate Monitor Different from other products on the market? Timex is the only HRM to transmit with a clear reliable Digital FM radio signal, which is important around exercise equipment and other appliances that would interfere with the performance of the brands. Like Digital Cellular Phones, Timex uses a Digital signal for increased reliability and signal clarity. The Ironman fitness System uses smart chips that synchronise your Heart Rate Monitor to your watch. This nearly eliminates the possibility of another HRM user interfering with your signal. This system also provides extended battery life. With Timex HRM the batteries are all replaceable. With some other brands you have to send the strap back to the manufacturer for new batteries. 7. Why do you call this a fitness system? This is a Fitness System because it is made up of two products. We believe the combination of and Ironman Triathlon Sports Watch and an EKG accurate Digital Heart Rate Monitor is the right combination of products for anyone who exercises to reach their fitness goal. *Always consult your doctor before beginning or modifying and exercise program. |
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