Boxing Timers?

rupy · 03-20-2008, 08:43 PM

Hi Guys,

I need a boxing timer, what is the best option? Buy one, or do a make-shift one?

ideas / Suggestions?

mechanikjoe · 03-20-2008, 09:00 PM

What will you be using it for? Strictly boxing rounds or other workouts as well? Also, are you gonna be using the same amount of time each time you work out or are you gonna be varying things a lot? If you're gonna be doing really simple workouts, like say 3 minute rounds 1 minute rest all the time, I would make on myself with an mp3 player. I actually have that cheapy yellow Everlast timer, and it's ok, not very loud tho, so you either have to have it on you with the vibrate, which is ok, or sitting somewhere fairly close. Not bad for the price.

hulkout · 03-20-2008, 09:22 PM

Whenever I'm training on my own, I just use an electronic kitchen timer. You should be able to find one in the supermarket for a few dollars. That's all you need. It's digital and you can set it to beep in 3 minutes just like a round. Watch the clock for 1 minute and then start it again.

RJ Powell · 09:34 PM

Until you buy a real one here is a 12-round timer in Mp3 format.

http://rapidshare.com/files/90577620...d_warnings.mp3

3 minute rounds, 1 minute rest, with alot of warnings/countdowns etc. in between.

it really helped me through my broke times.

and if you wan't even more interactivity, go buy the bas rutten CDs, or shoot me a PM.

dkickboxer · 03-21-2008, 03:38 AM

I have this in my garage. But then again it depends on if you are seriously training or not.

Toujourpret · 03-21-2008, 04:24 AM

I also use an mp3. I have one in 2 min 1 rest and 3 min 1 rest. It works good for me.

vu · 03-21-2008, 07:23 AM

I got a gymboss timer...it rocks this world like nothing else...

Kinda quiet, though...so if you usually train with music or shit blasting in the background, you'll have a hard time hearing the timer...

Vector_X · 03-21-2008, 08:22 PM

I would say buy one they are useful and you can find a lot of applications for them besides straight sparring.

billytrek · 03-25-2008, 07:22 AM

I bought the Gymboss two weeks ago, and it works really well. It gives you a different perspective on time (one minute is a long time when you are waiting for the beep). It may be a little quiet, but I usually clip it to my shirt and set it to vibrate and beep.

vu · 03-25-2008, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vector_X

I would say buy one they are useful and you can find a lot of applications for them besides straight sparring.

Yeah dude...for tabatas or any type of interval training...good times...