Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I've been using this Bodylink kit for about 15 days now and so far, it has served it's purpose. I was also able to run a 10k race with it and found it helpful in analyzing my performance in that race afterwards. I made use of the data gathered by the recorder in fine tuning my runs and training plan.
I must say that my new HR monitor++ gives me more reason to get up and run during those lazy days...it's been a source of motivation one way or another.
A few quirks that I would like to share to "would-be purchasers" of this product are:
1. The GPS unit is kinda heavy and it bobs up and down when you pick up the pace. Hanging it on your waist needs a bit of getting used to. If you're gonna use the velcro strap that comes with it, same thing, the strap is to narrow to keep the unit stable enough.
2. The software can be further improved by letting you zoom in and out of the line graph it displays. Also, if there are pre-arranged training packages that beginners can use, it would be of great help.
Other than those two, I'm pretty happy with my purchase.
Over all, the Timex 5F011 Bodylink is an effective tool/ gadget that you can use in improving your runs/ training. It's also accurate in reading out your HR. I was able to compare this with another HRM watch that I bought for my brother--Polar RS100.
Thanks and happy running / training.
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The newest Timex Bodylink "3D" GPS Speed and Distance plus Heart Rate Monitor System bundled WITH the 5G751 DATA RECORDER 2! Now you can track your altitude with "vertical speed" (ascent and decent rates) in addition to SPEED, DISTANCE and HEART RATE -- ZONE ALERTS allow you to set the watch to alert you when you are faster or slower than your defined speed or pace limits -- DISTANCE ALERTS will alert you when you have travelled a set distance -- HANDS FREE OPERATION can be set to start, stop and take splits automatically based upon Distance, Speed or Time -- TARGET ZONES can be preset to notify you when your heart rate is not in your desired zone -- Many other heart rate monitoring features. Bike Mount Included. Water Resistant to 50 meters.
