I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was taking part in "Dry January". I didn't make a big song and dance about it, but I decided to go for a calendar month or so with no alcohol. A few people have asked me about my experience, so here are a few points. Why take a break from drinking? Alcohol is an interesting topic. As a drug it is widely accepted in society, central to so much of our socialising and leisure. There seem to be lots of health benefits - so we are told - yet there are also a lot of problems in terms of health, relationships and lifestyle that come from drinking. Over a few years I'd begun to become aware and then concerned that I was drinking too much and too regularly. I am in a busy and stressful job and sometimes a glass of wine after work to relax is really helpful. But over time, one glass became two. Two glasses became ....I might as well finish the bottle. A habit got established....and was starting to get too e...
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I have been using a Gymboss for about a year and found it to be pretty sturdy and reliable. Pretty cheap, too, or at least it was when I bought it and we were getting $2 for every £1...!
As you say, this is no use outside for sprints, but for squats or db snatches inside near the computer it is great.
http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774
with the onlone timer being here: http://www.speedbagforum.com/timer.html
Chris
It allows you to generate a rather complex timing set if you wish (for example, warm up for 10 minutes, hit the tabata interval series, rest 1 minute, etc.)
It allows for customized intervals and has some other neat functions, including full screen support.
http://tabatatimer.blogspot.com/
Cheers.
http://www.squidoo.com/soleus-interval-timer-watch