- The miniMAX is an advanced model, designed for timing extremely complex interval programs consisting of more than 2 different intervals. If your program only has 1 or 2 different intervals you DO NOT NEED THIS MODEL. Due to the nature of complex intervals this timer is harder to setup than the Classic or Plus model Gymboss and requires more patience to learn how to use it. If you do purchase this model, we do have printable, expanded instructions on our website help page.
- Compact, advanced interval timer tracks up to 25 different intervals between two seconds and 99 minutes. Save up to 20 programs.
- Built-in Stopwatch and Clock features. Secure and Removable Belt-clip included.
- Chime and vibration interval notification; alarm duration can be set for one, two, five, or nine seconds.
- Compact size powered by one AAA battery (not included); measures 2.25 by 1.75 by 0.5 inches (55mm X 44mm X 14mm). Sweat and impact resistant. For use with: HIIT, Cross Fit, Cardio, Weightlifting, Strength Training, Kettlebells, Body for Life, Running, Learn-to-Run, MMA, Boxing, Martial Arts and more.
| Color | Black, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gymboss |
| Material | Rubber |
| Product Dimensions | 0.5"D x 2.25"W x 1.75"H |
| Item Weight | 1.23 ounces |
| Number of settings | 20 |
| UPC | 784427592729 791671582529 729440196219 |
| Manufacturer | Gymboss |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | miniMAX |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 8, 2013 |
T. Capobianco –
Very small, lightweight and comfortable to wear. Very flexible in terms of programming various intervals. Also has a stop watch. I read a lot of reviews that mentioned the instructions. I watched a four minute video on the Gymboss website that went through a few basic functions. I could have walked away from the video after two minutes and had everything I needed. Once you see the operation through one or two functions, the buttons/screen/setup become very intuitive. Couldn’t be easier. I also liked the fact that you can have several different combinations of alarms and alarm duration. Comparing to many other interval timers, if you don’t mind dropping $30 bucks, I suggest you look no further.
One quick addition. There seemed to be a question of whether or not the unit would store your programmed settings when replacing the battery. According to Gymboss customer service, the unit will save stored settings : )
DishyP –
I love this interval timer, but it was an absolute chore to figure out how to change a saved program once I had entered it and then later changed my mind and wanted to update it and save again. I asked the question here on Amazon and no one responded, so I’m assuming nobody else has needed to do this (or has figured it out). The instructions indicate you should just go into your saved program, change it to however you want it, and then save it. But it’s not that simple, and I exchanged at least a dozen emails or more with the company before realizing how I needed to change it. They were responsive about answering my question in a timely way, but their responses didn’t clear up the confusion. So after a bunch of emailing, I had pretty much given up on being able to change an existing saved program. And there is only room on the device for about 20 different saved programs, so you wouldn’t want to have to keep creating new ones as you changed your mind about a workout.
So here are the details of what I needed to do and how I did it:
Let’s say you have saved a workout in the Multi category and it has 7 different intervals. Then you change your mind and want to eliminate interval 4 so you’ll only have 6 intervals. You can’t go into the saved workout and delete interval 4. There is no delete option on this device. Also, the device won’t let you set interval 4 to last zero seconds. I tried that and the minimum number of seconds it will allow is 2 seconds. So I thought the best I could do is have a bogus interval 4 that lasted 2 seconds which I would have to ignore.
The critical piece of missing information that nobody mentions is that you have to go into the saved workout and RE-ENTER EACH INTERVAL FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END. If you re-enter each interval, you can make intervals 1, 2, and 3 the way you want them, then you make interval 4 look like the old interval 5 looked, and you make interval 5 look like the old 6 looked, and the final interval CAN be brought down to zero seconds. And then you can save it that way and you have essentially deleted interval 4. When you re-save a workout, it overlays the previous version of that workout, so you won’t be wasting one of your 20 on a useless workout.
I guess I could have rated this unit less than 5 stars because of the terrible instructions and the less-than-helpful email responses, but the unit itself is really great. So I decided to rate it based on that instead.
And as others have said here, be sure to print the official instructions you can get from the gymboss website rather than trying to use the terrible instructions that will ship with the unit. Armed with the official instructions and the information I listed above, you should be able to figure out how to enter and update some great workout interval programs.
skywalker –
Solide, il a résisté à plusieurs chutes.
Économique, je change la pile AAA tous les 3 mois au grand maximum.
Ergonomique et polyvalent, je l’utilise pour le cross fit mais aussi pour mes exercices quotidiens de musique…
Un petit bip toutes les 3 minutes et une simple heure de travail se transforme en 20 exercices de 3mn… – c’est parfait pour des séances de type “deliberate practice”. : 3mn gamme lente détaché, 3 mn gamme rapide lié, 3 mn gamme en tierces, 3 mn arpèges, 3mn de … ce que vous voulez…
ou bien 20 sec pompes larges, 10 sec repos, 20 sec crunch…, 10 sec repos, etc..
La programmation en multi intervalle est un peu compliquée mais la doc est disponible sur le site du fabriquant.
Il n’a pas de rétro éclairage, ce qui économise certainement les piles, mais les chiffres sont assez gros et lisibles.
C’est plus bien plus complet qu’un simple timer sur une montre. et moins encombrant dans la poche qu’un téléphone.
seul défaut ; pas étanche mais je n’aime pas la natation…
Amazon Customer –
Loving it! Instructions aren’t detailed, but it’s pretty simple to figure things out by fiddling with it.
Rebecca –
As described. Arrived earlier than expected. Programming is easy, discrete clip and size of timer.
Ismael Sanchez Casado –
Siempre he tenido temporizadores de movil, pero en el gimnasio me gusta ir sin movil. Este aparatito es genial si trabajas por intervalos, sencillo de usar y efectivo. Me lo pongo para los entrenamientos de HIIT y Tabata. Lo he usado para correr en intervalos y se agarra bien a la ropa con la pinza que tiene.
Muy pequeño y la pantalla se ve genial. Suena perfectamente cuando avisa e incluso la vibración es genial, mucho mejor que el m430 de Polar para intervalos.
P.Fel. –
perfetto per gli allenamenti in palestra leggero pratico robusto e programmabile invari modi , perfetto per allenamenti intervallari di tipo tabata ed hiit, molto più comodo e pratico di stare ad armeggiare con smartphone ed app varie, una volta configurato premi un tasto e vai.
Per programmarlo correttamente occorre leggersi il manuale e fare un pò di prove, non è troppo intuitivo , ma 5 stelle le merita per la praticità di uso una volta programmato … si vede chiaramente che è stato fatto de gente che la palestra la frequenta e sa cosa ci serve.
Christopher S. Cornette –
First off, a few responses and additions to what I saw in other reviews:
1 – The included manual is well written but incomplete. Several functions are not mentioned. However, that said, after using the directions to set up my first program, I found the controls to be reasonably intuitive with the following exceptions: a) stopping the timer, b) the logic behind the “P” repeat setting is unclear, and c) the alarm setting indicator on the display (lower case b is a soft beep, capital B is a loud beep).
2 – The build quality is solid enough, but could easily be made watertight. The top buttons are also not quite seated properly – slightly misaligned. The function perfectly, though, so this is not an issue. Also, the LCD display will distort a bit when I just rub my finger across the screen – also, not really an issue, but a bit concerning.
3 – Your programs DO stay loaded when you change the battery. If you want to clear them, there is a recessed “reset” button on the edge opposite the “start” button.
Now, for the overall pros:
1 – The customization is adequate to use for almost any imaginable interval training you want to do. Using the “multi” mode, you can program up to 25 distinct intervals, with each repeating any given number of times up to 99, and you can have your entire sequence repeat up to 99 times. It’s hard for me to imagine a workout that can’t be programmed into this thing.
2 – It is light weight and compact. Wearing it on an armband while running, you hardly notice it.
3 – The vibration alarm is just strong enough to be easily noticed without being annoying.
4 – The color scheme looks pretty good.
As to the cons:
1 – The GUI is hopelessly out of date – like 1980’s out-of-date. It wouldn’t be that hard to include a micro USB slot and program an app that would let you program this much more easily – and probably provide even more flexibility in the programs. That would also free up display space.
2 – Only a few color schemes to choose from. This fix is easy, cheap, and will make it more appealing to more users right away.
Overall, if you’re looking for a simple device that gives you plenty of flexibility to create the workout you want, this is a great device. I highly recommend it.