The Suunto T3 is the second model in the training range.
The Suunto T3 is aimed
at those who wish for a bit more detail about their training regime. The Suunto
T3 can display "Training Effect" in real time, therefore the user can
see what effect each session is having on their fitness. The T3 also can display
all the HRM information that the Suunto T1 can so you can also train to HR zones.
The
Suunto T3 is also compatible with the Suunto Training POD's for wireless speed
and distance information. A very versatile training tool
Features
& Specifications of the Suunto T3:
Real Time Training Effect
Current
heart rate, average heart rate and maximum heart rate
Shows calories burned
3 Tier training zone.
2 adjustable HR limits with alarmsPod's
Compatible
with PC POD
Dual time, date and alarm
Log memory for 15 workouts
Stopwatch
, 50 split laps.
Interval timer
Easy User-replaceable battery
Comes
with coded HR Belt
Water resistant to 30m
Interchangeable straps.
More
about Training effect. The T3 can measure the
"Training Effect" of each session. It can grade each session as you
go along, and grades them from 1-5.
1. Easy session. Used for Recovery
Purposes.
2. Moderately improving session.
3. Improving Session.
4.
Rapidly improving Session.
5. Rapidly improving Session will need special recovery
sessions.
These ratings take you current fitness into account, thus a relatively
unfit person will easily reach a TE of 4 on a short cycle ride, whereas a Pro
Athlete may need to ride very hard for 1-2 hours to achieve this level. Therefore
as your fitness improves the Suunto T3 can better analyse the ACTUAL improvement
in each session, leaving less to guesswork.
The TE zones can be used to
make a very simple and effective training regimes.
For Example: If
you are currently fit and want to improve your fitness then you may need to do
2 Session per week at TE3.5 and 1 session at TE2.
If you have more time to
give to training then a better schedule would be 1 x TE4, 2 x TE 3 and 2 x TE
2.
By following the TE guidelines you can follow a regime which will improve
your fitness and stop yourself from overdoing your training. |
The onboard logbook has a 15 day memory, and archiving and further analysis
are available with a Suunto PC POD and Training Manager Lite PC software.
There
are 4 versions of the Suunto T3:
Suunto T3 Black (2 piece strap, positive
face)
Suunto T3 Black Clasp (1 piece strap with clasp closure (like a dress
watch) & polished finish, T shaped buttons and negative face)
Suunto T3
Rose (2 piece strap, positive face)
Suunto T3 Orange Webbing (1 piece clasp
webbing strap, positive face).If you require more information follow this link
to the Suunto.com download site where the manual is available - HERE
