Comments on: Timex Zone Trainer Digital Heart Rate Monitor Mid

By: Amy M. Emerson

Amy M. Emerson — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:38:19 +0000

Review by Amy M. Emerson for Timex Zone Trainer Digital Heart Rate Monitor Mid Rating: I purchased this product as my first heart rate monitor watch. I have been very pleased with it so far (been using it for one week now). It is easily one of the best looking heart rate monitor watches I've seen on the market. It's very small and slim lined, especially great for a female. I have been only using it for measuring heart rate %, heart rate zone monitoring, and calorie counting...very interesting! I am hoping to learn how to use some of the other functions in the coming weeks, especially for running and biking.

One important note: I was surprised at how small/tight the chest strap was! I am a lean 5'5" and 135 lbs female, and I had to put the strap on one of the loosest settings. It feels like it has stretched a little during this week, but it's really tight (which I'm sure it needs to be to work well...good connection). I don't know how many males could fit this chest strap...maybe very thin, lean running types.

Great heart rate monitor watch at a great price.

By: T. J LeClair

T. J LeClair — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:21:05 +0000

Review by T. J LeClair for Timex Zone Trainer Digital Heart Rate Monitor Mid Rating: After a heart attack and triple bypass, I wanted a dependable pulse meter for training purposes. I was very athletic, competition runner and swimmer in high school prior to my M.I. which is probably what saved my life. As a result of my earlier athletic endeavors, I knew something about timing technology and training methods. I was looking for a useful and durable pulse meter under $100.

My cardiac rehab nurses recommended Timex as a good choice in pulse meters among an extensive list. They recommended a less sophisticated and less expensive model. I did some research and chose the T5J983. I am glad that I did.

The watch has all the features of much higher priced models: multiple zone settings and warnings, lap timers, superb stop watch technology and excellent digital communication between chest band and watch. In addition, the Indiglo feature allows the watch to be read in any light or no light.

Overall, I am extremely satisfied. The watch performed as I expected. The band is as comfortable as I imagine a chest strap can be. For the price, it is an great buy.

By: Terri

Terri — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:40:01 +0000

Review by Terri for Timex Zone Trainer Digital Heart Rate Monitor Mid Rating: I purchased this HRM over a month ago and have been using it a solid four days a week. I was willing to take a chance on the Timex instead of some of the other higher priced HRMs out there, and I'm so glad I did. It is a great product!

My only additional comment is; though its advertised as a unisex watch, my husband would never choose to ware it. Its small and too feminine looking, but works wonderfully as a ladies watch and perfect for me!

By: B. McGregor

B. McGregor — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:12:43 +0000

Review by B. McGregor for Timex Zone Trainer Digital Heart Rate Monitor Mid Rating: Really small, definitely a feminine look. The daughter loves it and with the HRM, all's well in the world.
The actual receiver has much closer range than originally anticipated, but this isn't the Olympics either. Good product.

HOWEVER: changing the battery for a Timex is akin to brain surgery. I've done it three or four times and it is not for the average person.
Beware of the watch battery, it devalues an otherwise great product.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:08:40 +0000

Review by Karen for Timex Zone Trainer Digital Heart Rate Monitor Mid Rating: For me the #1 point in buying this Timex watch was the fact that you can replace the batteries without sending it back to the manufactuer (unlike polar), you can replace the battery in the HRM strap at all without having to replace the whole thing (unlike polar) and you can replace the watch straps, period (unlike polar). When I got it I was very pleased at how it looked on my wrist, pretty much looks like a polar too. So I feel like I got a great deal. It looks almost white in the picture, in person its a definite lighter grey which I'm quite happy with.

It is easy to setup, the books are step by step, after about 30 minutes of playing with it and everything customized and to my liking. The watch & HRM straps are generously long for an average sized woman and I do not feel the HRM strap when I am working out.