Can this be used as a stopwatch. I need something easy to count cardio intervals but also frees up my hand.
1494312
nope. This doesn't do time ie. is not a stop watch. It only counts "times of something/laps".
24673
I have not set on it with a stop watch but it is quick. I alternate with two of them so I never run down. It is the best available ,my opinion!
1722426
While it may have the capability of timing intervals and giving you a beep or other signal, I am unaware of it. I use it to time rides, swims, and runs, and it works great for those. However, those have a natural stopping point...and after I finish one, I hit lap, and start the next. I have run with some folks who use a device that beeps them every so many minutes, then they walk for a period, then it beeps to get them running for the run interval. I don't believe this device has that capability, or at least, I have not found it. On the other hand, I can only use about 5% of the capabilities of my iPhone as well:-) While it may have the capability of timing intervals and giving you a beep or other signal, I am unaware of it. I use it to time rides, swims, and runs, and it works great for those. However, those have a natural stopping point...and after I finish one, I hit lap, and start the next. I have run with some folks who use a device that beeps them every so many minutes, then they walk for a period, then it beeps to get them running for the run interval. I don't believe this device has that capability, or at least, I have not found it. On the other hand, I can only use about 5% of the... » Read More While it may have the capability of timing intervals and giving you a beep or other signal, I am unaware of it. I use it to time rides, swims, and runs, and it works great for those. However, those have a natural stopping point...and after I finish one, I hit lap, and start the next. I have run with some folks who use a device that beeps them every so many minutes, then they walk for a period, then it beeps to get them running for the run interval. I don't believe this device has that capability, or at least, I have not found it. On the other hand, I can only use about 5% of the capabilities of my iPhone as well:-) « Show Less
1420828
Absolutely. You don't have to move arms to measure your heart rate. I had was with a transmitter - it wasn't functioning right & I sent it back.
160703
Yes, it does. In order to change from Interval timer to stopwatch, the user will need to hold the "Change" button until "Stop" is displayed on the screen. Once "Stop" is displayed on the screen, the user will push "Start/Pause" on the front of the unit. This will arm the stopwatch and time digits will appear on the screen. The user will push "Start/Pause" on the front of the unit to begin timing and push "Start/Pause" again to stop timing.
10009
No heart rate monitor is required. It will read your heart rate while on your wrist. It tracks your calories by how much it estimates based on your movements. So even if you dont wear it, you will find estimated calorie burn in your watch. If you are looking for actual calorie burn while work out then this watch is not helpful. Also step counter is not accurate. It sense based upon the movement of your hand not step.
282747
I use it for spinning, aerobics, Zumba, everything I do in the gym. Can't be 100% sure how accurate it cause I have nothing to judge it against. Because it's measuring the beat through your chest it is certainly more accurate the using a watch version and measuring the BPM through your finger.
1076551
The watch can work for this, but the interface is not easy to use. The touch interface is really awful. The 310XT set up and user functions are MUCH easier to use.
492010
Sure. I've had female clients use the mens watch and vise versa. It's for fitness, so it shouldn't be a problem. The problem with this watch (sport line) is it can beeps sporadically and sometimes doesn't give accurate bpm. Anytime the watch gets wet; particularly from sweating, it'll just beep every 30 secs. I've purchased a bunch of these for my fitness clients and it has happened to everyone of them. So, be careful when purchasing. If that beep doesn't bother you, then go for it.
252755
I don't think so. Whenever I use the pulse monitor to check my heart rate it gives me a ridiculous number like 93 in the middle of a cardio workout. When I use the exercise function it gives you a calorie burn number that sounds reasonable but there is no way to know if it is accurate because it is based on settings in the watch that are supposed to be described in a manual that I never received. I think it was a waste of money
1410151
I can use it for watching heart rate & O2 sat, I have not used it for more than a couple of mins., but I do shut it off and do not wait for it to 'log off' . It can be moved from one hand to the other w/o shutting it down...Hope that helps ?
1654773
Short answer: yes. It tracks your daily miles and there is an option to start tracking a "workout". It works like a stopwatch. You have to go through some menu functions to get to it but it doesn't take very long. You press the lower right button and the timer goes off. As you work out, you can check your HR, see how many calories you have currently lost, and the distance in miles and steps. You can even pause it for those bathroom breaks or extended water breaks and then press the lower right button to restart the workout. It won't save it so if you have another work out it will over ride it. It's quick and easy without complications of setting anything other than pressing a button to start tracking. I love this watch. Unfortunately, one downfall I started to notice was the clasp that kept the darn thing on your wrist became distrustful. First couple months were without issue and then I noticed after daily wear and removal, the clasp would easily unclasp and my watch would fly across the room or drop to the floor. Some causes were during aggressive movement as in a weight lifting workout or a run, but even during non aggressive movement (walking, dishes, picking things up) it would come off. So, with that said, I lost my favorite watch two weeks ago :-( be weary but don't lit hinder you. I would maybe buy another band and switch it every so often. I hope this helps some how...
1075459
No, I wouldn't recommend it for that reason. Timex has an Ironman watch that is great as a regular and running watch. This watch is good for the GPS, while road running.
1322747
Only if u are setting it to keep track. You would have to also periodically check your pulse for a reading. This is strictly used for when you are exercising
484995
I'm not sure. I just use it as a heart rate monitor while I exercise when pregnant. I know the Garmin watches can (I have one), but it requires a strap for the heart rate (which I hate)
2016770
There are two versions of Tomtom multi sport watch. The original came with the optional HR strap. The newest version released in spring 2014 has an optical HRM. There are still some of the older models around but they will NOT have the word "cardio" at the end. Plus they are slightly more expensive. Definitely go for the cardio one but just be sure and tighten up the wrist strap one notch tighter than feel comfortable to start with!
57540
The "sports timers" are the exercise timers. There is not a lap timer. But i don't see why you could use the exercise timer for that. I have pasted a link here do you could download the manual for this watch, this way you can see all the specifications. http://help.mioglobal.com/entries/23130926-MAX