Having withstood adversity and competition for many years, Timex has continued to improve. They have been leaders in bringing out watches for quite some time. The same can be said for their heart rate monitor selection. Their Ironman series of heart rate monitors have proven to be a success with the many fitness and health enthusiasts out there. The Timex T5C401 heart rate monitor is one such heart monitor that has a combination of both style and power. A great plus for users is that it is also ideal for both men and women.

Features

The T5C401 is and advanced sports timing watch that is equipped with heart rate monitoring. What this means is that it is not only for workouts and fitness but also for everyday use as a watch. Unlike other heart rate monitors, there is no need to buy a separate watch because this heart rate Timex has it all. It also comes with a chest strap that is made of double polyurethane which is quite comfortable. Having this chest strap allows the user to have options for target zones and the time in the zones.

Its recovery feature displays the calories burned during the workout which comes in handy when you are looking to progress in your fitness. It is also great for those who are looking to lose weight because this Timex heart monitor is accurate and ideal for anyone whether they are an elite athlete or an average Joe. It also has a 100 hour chronograph feature, memory of up to 30 laps, 100 hour and in addition to all these, a countdown timer that is in 3 modes which give a lot of flexibility to the user. Another handy feature is its Indiglo night light which lights up the display of the heart monitor using its patented yet extraordinary blue electroluminescent technology lighting.

Flip Side

There are not many complaints about this Heart Rate Timex because it is a great piece of ingenuity. The major concern with this watch is that the heart rate feature is not user friendly which can sometimes be a hassle when working out. The chest strap that also comes with this Timex heart monitor has been found to give users trouble. At times the readings have been inaccurate. It can be quite uncomfortable to have a something strapped to your body when you are into your workout.

Apart from these minor issues, the T5C401 is sure to get people talking. It is a really good heart rate monitor that does not cost too much yet it has features within it that compete directly with other high end models. Timex has surely provided everyone with a heart rate monitor that does just about anything.