Will it be able to to work with High Intensity Interval Training workout programs like Insanity and turbofire?
1736543
Definitely. I use it for cross fit, which is heavy weights or kettle bells for multiple 30 second increments followed by 3 min of running/sprints. I can see where my max heart rate is (always when running) and see how fast my heart rate comes down when getting a drink between sets, etc. It's really a great watch and has outlasted all my past HRM!
1736544
I've used this watch for all different types of work outs. Anything from running outside, sprints on the treadmill, weight training, and crossfit style workouts. Overall I think the heart rate given is pretty accurate. As far as calories burned, I can't imagine it beig 100% correct but either way I'm sure it's a good estimate and always pushes me to work harder. It tracks your workouts and has some other features I haven't even used yet but for what I need I think it works great!
1736545
I've used it with Turbofire. It tracks fat burn and fitness percentages, along with calories burned and other workout stats. I love it!
1736546
Most definetly, ive done both and am currently doing les mills combat! Perfect choice for both workouts!
1736547
Yes!! I do a lot of HIIT runs and interval training with weight of all kinds! It stays put as well! I love it!!
1736548
I am sure it will. I am not sure what information you are wanting to track, but the FT40 will give you calories burned, time elapsed, minimum and maximum heart rate, percentage of calories burned from fat, daily & weekly summaries, fat burn/fitness percentages, etc. So with all of this information and more, I am sure it would be useful for HIIT programs.
353351
This workout focused more on cardio than toning muscle. I believe this is because you will need a base level of cardio endurance to be ready for the next level. The full Insanity program will definitely tone muscle along with strengthening your core and increasing your cardio endurance.
1406314
I personally have owned and tried Turbo Fire. I was not a fan. I have a friend who swears by it....I however was not a fan. She has done the Combat with me as well and loves. I think it depends on what kind of a fitness personality you have. I like the grittiness of the Combat over the choreography of the Turbo Fire. My opinion, if you haven't done Turbo Jam to understand her style and moves it is pretty hard to follow along. It would take several sessions to get the choreography down. However the Combat does break it up nicely. I break a sweat - a pretty good sweat I might add - everytime I do Combat. So to sum it up. I feel both are intense. I feel the choreographing for Turbo fire makes it "harder" to follow, but conditionally it is the same kind of workout. Hope this helps.
293877
There is a lot of jumping, but not on the scale of Insanity. Turbo has more kicking and rapid moving between exercises compared to Insanity. Turbo uses resistance bands quite a bit, which is much easier on the joints. Hope this helps.
1554362
I asked tech support the same. It will work fine but the extreme ranges may prove challenging.
1074802
I have found this to be the case for me too. I have not been able to use the programs, other than the lowest setting. I also have strength in my legs. Otherwise I like the machine a lot. I do wish we could reduce the resistance to enjoy the workout programs. Maybe Xterra could answer this issue???
540094
You could if you're already pretty fit. It focuses more on strength training than cardio so it depends what you're looking for. I probably wouldn't recommend starting with Gamma however, as the Alpha and Beta workouts really do help build a good foundation.
1502455
The machine will run like a conventional treadmill. But why pay this much for an ordinary treadmill without the workouts, maps, Google street view, etc. As un-reliable as those features are they're very nice when they work. Ifit is part of the console.
723894
NO, Florence, they don't. The device [elliptical, treadmill, etc] has to be iFit capable meaning there is a little SD card slot on the front in the console somewhere. If you have a newer workout machine they may be iFit but they don't take the SD cards, they are wirelessly connected to the iFit program. So the cards would not work on those, but the device has iFit. So, make sure the workout machine takes the SD cards before you buy one. If you buy one with wireless iFit, be aware you need a good internet connection, if you live in the sticks it may not work as well if your internet service is slow, the iFit program might not run flawlessly. Hope this helps.
1406312
I dont know about turbo fire but combat' hiit workout is just as challenging as an insanity workout the combat punching anf kicking workout depends on your technique so in the begining they just seem like a long warmup but when you get the technique right you'll feel it my waist have gone from 73-70 cm in 60 days i have had an mixed week of workout This week but ill start a 2nd round next month if you buy try to get the ultimate warrior package i burned 400 calories in lower body lean out and the actual workout time is aprox 27min :)
988105
There is a low impact modification for people with bad knees, back, ankles, etc. My wife could not do Insanity because of the high impact, but she has finished Alpha and Beta rounds of T25 with amazing results doing all low impact modification. What's the best is we can do it together for motivation. I do the regular workout and she follows Tanya, the low impact modifier person.I highly recommend this workout to anyone. In fact, we saw such dramatic results, we are now doing the Gamma cycle.
740956
Absolutely...Just be ready for a great workout and be sure to pace yourself.
270356
The workouts are fairly intense but definitely below Insanity/Asylum but much more variety than Insanity and the workouts are only 20 minutes long. I like them for days I have limited time or when I want to do multiple workouts. Beware, some of the sets do not function - - my first set didnt, not one of them, I sent them back and the replacement set did. Go figure
1619251
It's a pretty intense program. Not a great starter program. But if it would motivate you to exercise then yes but don't be Afraid to modify modify modify. The workouts are fun and motivating.
69225
I found it to be challenging for 30 mins the workouts are great and very effective, I'll say its kinda like a shorter version of p90x but Insanity is a whole other challenge within itself the only other program I've done that was on the level of Insanity was the Asylum which is sports training very challenging. Rushfit is a great program that gets the job done and I enjoy it
826502
I think it will help you. He does various exercises for your abs and his insanity and t25 also works.
2032813
YES. It would work great for you if you need a quick refresh after a workout.