Those who follow Bodyrock.tv - is a timer really necessary?

Emi_chan
Emi_chan Posts: 105 Member
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
I was going to start doing them without one, but I see that she always uses a Gymboss Interval Timer. But is this really necessary? Do any of you do her workouts without one? Are there any huge differences in the results?

Thanks!! :bigsmile:

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  • doughd2
    doughd2 Posts: 86 Member
    I downloaded an HIIT app on my phone and just used that for a few of the workouts I tried of hers. Not as fancy with what you can program it to do, but it worked alright for simple timing intervals.
  • Chantelle160
    Chantelle160 Posts: 127
    I do it sometimes with just my phone set on the 30 second interval and push start after each exercise. Works for me. :)
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I was going to start doing this too. I also downloaded and app but haven't tried it yet. I think the idea is that if you are watching the clock you are not working as hard.
  • Chantelle160
    Chantelle160 Posts: 127
    Also the 300 rep workout is 30 reps of each and you just time how long it takes you to do all of them so no intervals required.
  • Emi_chan
    Emi_chan Posts: 105 Member
    Great ideas - I never thought of downloading an interval timer app.

    Thanks ladies!! :happy:
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    I love my interval timer, and would highly recommend investing in one. It was 20bucks well spent. It motivates me to do extra skipping, and to really push myself. I love it!
  • pandafoo
    pandafoo Posts: 367 Member
    yes i love my gymboss timer! the ironic thing is, i found out about the timer when browsing her website, but i actually have just used it for treadmill interval training so far, and not for her workouts. i think her workouts intimidate me!! (or maybe i assume they'll be intimidating because she's in killer shape! haha)

    it's a great gadget and one of my top fitness gear investments. :)
  • kerriBB37
    kerriBB37 Posts: 967 Member
    I downloaded an app on my iPhone for $1.99 it's called UltraTimer.. it's PERFECT
  • LMP1979
    LMP1979 Posts: 54 Member
    I did Bodyrock.tv for a couple months with no interval timer. Many of her workouts you can just do a set # of reps and just push yourself during that set.

    However, once I got my Gymboss, it held me to a whole new level. I absolutely love my Gymboss - and it seems to hold up well getting dropped on a concrete floor unlike Blackberries or iPhones, ha ha. ;) Plus, yes you can use it for so many other non-Bodyrock workouts.
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