fitnessASSIST

Posted on 27th Jul 2010 @ 10:03 AM

fitnessASSIST is committed to providing coaches and athletes with cutting-edge innovations in sports technology and the Timex Ironman Global Trainer™, set to launch in the UK this September, is the ultimate training tool for individuals and teams who strive for the very highest levels of performance.

Featuring advanced SiRFstarIII™ global positioning technology and wireless ANT+ connectivity, the Timex Ironman Global Trainer™ GPS-enabled sports watch with heart rate monitor offers athletes and coaches the ability to measure and review pace, speed, distance and more in real-time.

GPS functionality will pinpoint your exact location and altitude while tracking your ascent and descent distances and rates and up to 100 location waypoints can be logged, ensuring they stay on the right track and creating routes that can be recalled in the future for pace tracking.

The wireless technology of the Global Trainer™ enables users to connect with their heart rate and bike sensors while performance data and training routes can be downloaded to a personal computer and analysed using TrainingPeaks™, an advanced online training log which allows easy customisation of users settings.

Coaches can use the Global Trainer™ in conjunction with TrainingPeaks™ to track the performances of team members, provide 24/7 web based support to their team, access workout and nutrition libraries and plan their own unique training and nutrition plan to ensure their team of athletes reach their full potential.

Boasting a wealth of must have features and an innovative customisable display that allows up to four windows of data to be viewed, putting a wealth of essential information at users fingertips, the Global Trainer™ allows progress to be monitored against pre-determined targets and finish-time goals using a built-in performance pacer. Up to 1000 laps of information can be recorded thanks to the 20-workout memory with dated summary and activities and transitions can be logged in one sequence with the multisport event mode.

The chronograph mode, which includes interval and countdown timers, records elapsed times and calculates how many calories have been burned, offering outstanding levels of performance monitoring. Durability and long-lasting performance are assured by way of a rugged, water-resistant case and rechargeable battery.

The Global Trainer™ is a stylish, powerful and feature-packed training aid for serious athletes and coaches who want to conquer every challenge that awaits and will be available from fitnessASSIST in September 2010.

Timex Ironman Global Trainer™ Key Features

• Featuring SiRFstarIII™ GPS technology, the watch quickly locks on to satellite signals to measure pace, speed and distance in real time
• Records up to 100 GPS waypoints so you can find your way home or create custom routes; recall up to 50 custom routes so you can track your pace
• Watch measures your location and tracks altitude ascent and descent distances and rates
• Included heart rate chest strap takes continuous readings of your heart rate and sends them to the watch so you can monitor how your body is performing
• Custom heart rate target zones help maximize performance, whether your goal is to burn fat or train for a race; visual and audible alarms alert you when you fall out of a zone
• Adjustable and flexible elastic strap makes the sensor comfortable to wear; ANT™ technology eliminates cross talk with other heart rate monitors
• Performance pacer mode helps you meet goals and set personal records
• Watch counts and displays calories burned during a training session
• Customize the display to show up to 4 windows of information so you can monitor pace, distance, split time and heart rate all at the same time
• Chronograph with interval and countdown timers lets you develop personal workouts that will help you improve your performance
• Download your workout and route data and analyze it using online training software
• Compatible with Timex bike sensors (sold separately) that use ANT+™ wireless technology; also compatible with third-party bike power sensors using ANT+
• Watch is water resistant to 50m (165 ft.)
• Customize and manage watch settings using the included desktop software
• Recharge the internal lithium-ion battery by connecting the watch to your computer with the included USB cable or plug it into the wall with the included AC adapter

Timex Ironman Global Trainer™ Technical Specification

Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.2 x 0.7 inches
Heart rate sensor: Chest strap
Waypoints (total): 100
Heart rate display: Yes
Target heart rate zones: Yes
Time in target zone: Yes
Average heart rate: Yes
Recovery heart rate mode: No
Calories burned: Yes
Backlight: Yes
PC Interface: Yes
Speed/distance: Yes
Stop watch: Yes
Daily alarm: Yes
Countdown timer: Yes
Water-resistance: 50 meters
GPS-enabled: Yes
Gender: Unisex