Fit Finds: Gymboss

Sep 27, 2010

With all the fitness gadgets out on the market, it is sometimes hard to find ones that are truly going to help us (rather than just rob us of money!). I’m not a big gadget-girl, but I have found a gadget or two that have helped me on my fitness journey. One of my favorites is a simple, inexpensive tool that helps push me a little bit in my workout sessions. It is a little interval timer system that you wear like an old-fashioned pager (or a new-age pedometer I guess!) and is called Gymboss. 

The nature of this little device is to help you set timed intervals (anywhere between 5 seconds and 2 minutes) that remind you when to switch up your workout. You can use the intervals for anything that you please! I use this timer to help me do more intense bouts of activity. I will set the timer for 60 seconds and 15 seconds. The timer will alert me when I need to do 15 seconds of higher intensity and then alert me again when I can go slower for 60 seconds. It really takes the thinking out of your session and lets you get into it!  

I’ve also used it for strength training. I will set it at 30 seconds for lifting time and 15 seconds for rest time. It helps me avoid repetitious counting and just lets me stay in the moment with my exercises. It literally acts like your “boss” while you are working out!   

This tool is great for anyone who wants to get started with interval training or wants to practice increasing the intensity of their current workouts. This will allow you do it safely by timing shorter intervals and keeping you on a regular routine. This gadget is also good for folks who don’t like to “think” about their workouts. 

My favorite part about this gadget is it’s price.  I think I paid $19.95 which was totally worth it for me. If you are looking for something to help you in your workouts—check it out at www.gymboss.com. 

Let me know about a favorite gadget you have come across too!

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