Gymboss Plus Interval Timer and Stopwatch and Gymboss Strap - Bundle (Black with Green Buttons)

This interval timer works great and is very easy to set and use. I saw a couple of reviews where they said the timer had fallen off the watchband while they were using it. I'll bet they didn't have it pushed on all the way. I found that you have to push it on with a fair amount of force until it clicks. When you do that it won't detach from the band until you want it to. And when you want to remove it, it is very easy to remove. It also comes with a pocket clip and I can clearly hear the alarm when it is clipped to my pocket. But when it's on the watchband not so much. But that's not a problem because I turn the alarm off and set it to Vibe. It is then silent and not noticed by anyone nearby but easily felt by me and I never miss an interval change! I did have one actual minor issue. The battery door was extremely difficult to open and even worse to close. In fact I never closed it as it was made. I played with it and played with it and it felt as if I was going to break it if I used the force it seemed like it would take to close it. So, I studied it for a few minutes and after that it took me less than a minute to trim a very tiny bit of the plastic from the main lock tab on the battery door and perfection! I left the two smaller lock tabs as they were. It opens and closes with enough force to keep it tightly and securely closed, but not so much that it feels like it will break when you open or close it. Everything is actually very well made and if the timer or watchband ever go out of commission I'll immediately replace them with exactly the same model. I have the black plus, with green buttons, and of course the great watchband! It's been a game changer for me. I only post reviews for things I feel strongly about one way or the other. In this case I am very happy to report I'm strongly positive about the timer and watchband. Also, I have never communicated with the manufacturer and have not be given an offer of any form of compensation for my review. I hope this review helps.

3 years in, works beautifully!

I like the ease of setting and changing the workout times and the clarity of the digital screen. The wrist band is a GREAT add-on for the GymBoss for convenience of viewing. But, because the location of the speaker opening faces the flat surface of the wrist guard, the sound at its loudest level is still muted and can be difficult to hear in noisy areas or in a large group. It works ok for a group of 3 or 4 athletes.

I ran in my 20's and my self worth was tied to my watch. Now that I'm much older and running again, I needed something to help me run smarter without allowing me to become fixated on the results. Do I really need to know every element an expensive watch has to offer? Not really. I need to know when to take my breaks and when to run again. The Gymboss Plus allows me to run smarter, improve over time and know I'm running my best each time I go out. The fact that it's inexpensive is a bonus. I like the large face for easy to read information. Note ~ use a Phillip's screwdriver to remove the watch from the watch strap for battery changes!!!

Works great. Surprisingly easy to use. Good quality build.

My wife and I spent a lot of time and effort before settling on Gymboss for an interval timer. At first it was the only one we found that had all the features that we wanted. I didn't expect much but this is super high quality and the company stands behind their product. I had to contact them once and they responded quickly and remedied my issue very quickly as well. Very good product and company.

This is a great combination of timer and band; wearing it on my wrist allows me to feel it vibrate so I can listen to music while running without worrying about hearing a tone/beep. I do interval running and this has worked extremely well at keeping me running/walking at the appropriate times. Unlike some others I have owned, this one is waterproof enough that it does not burn out from sweat - I even got caught in a sudden downpour one day and it is still working great. I started doing triathlons at 55 and now at 65 am getting ready for my first half marathon. Running/walking in timed intervals is making this possible. The only thing I do not like about this product is the documentation is poorly written, the pictures are not quite accurate and that makes the initial set up a bit confusing - it is not very intuitive. However, once programmed, I have had no other problems.

Given the relatively expansive features and limited number of buttons, getting the hang of how to use the device takes a little while. I use this with clients and realized quickly that it's not something that can reliably be figured out w/o instructions on-the-fly.This isn't by any means a bad thing and once you get the hang of it it's not complicated at all, but it is something I would recommend future buyers be aware of if they intend on using the device in a time-sensitive scenario.Overall though, it is a phenomenal device! Having both a clip and a wrist strap as options is fantastic, and both work quite comfortably.