If you do any sort of training, an Interval Timer is priceless.
You can train without looking at the clock to time your rest periods, you don't have to worry about the timer during a set or run. There are no distractions so you can just get on with your set until the time's up.
I personally prefer using this method to counting reps - where poeple tend to stop at 10 (or a pre-designated number) even if they can do more.
This way, you keep going until the timer stops, so you can work harder, meaning better results!
It's as good as having someone next to you telling you when to go and stop.
The best Interval Timer I've come across is from Gymboss - it's cheap, easy to use, and can do whatever you want, with intervals from 1 second to 99minutes and 59seconds.
You can set it to run through once, to keep going until you stop it, or to stop after a set number of rounds (1-99).
Either set it to a single time to repeat, or have two times programmed in - for example you can set it to time 60 seconds for your work period, and then a 30 second rest before it starts again.
I use this for my own training ALL the time, with every Personal Training client I have, AND in all of my Bootcamp classes.
The timer's only $20 and ships quickly (you can get them on e-bay, but for the sake of saving £1 you're better off going to their official site here - much more reliable).
And you can also get them in 3 different colours now - Silver, Slate, or Hot Pink (nice!)
Click the link below and get your timer now - it'll be the best purchase you've ever made for your fitness training!
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