# Remote Fitness Timers This Interval Training Timer is Controlled by a Phone, Tablet or Watch By Duane Homick | Published 2015-07-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossfit-clock-interval-training References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dhomick/flex-timer-bluetooth-enabled-interval-training-wal) & [gymnext](http://www.gymnext.com) The technology in your [CrossFit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossfit-precision-care) gym, Bootcamp class, or even your home gym just got 1,000 times better with the launch of the GymNext Flex interval training timer. This amazing piece of technology lets you control a wall-mounted display from your smartphone or tablet. You can even stand over a bar and initiate the timer from an [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south) Watch -- it's awesome! But It gets even better, big gyms can mount multiple displays around the gym and control them all simultaneously. This is great for station-to-station workouts or WODs that use multiple pieces of equipment. The heart rate feature is great for personal training. Hook up Bluetooth HR monitor to a phone and the display will notify you when a user has entered or exited customizable heart rate zones. Now that the wall timer is communicating the same way other [fitness tech and wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-fitness) are, interval training becomes seamless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Remote Fitness Timers:** Opportunity for integrating technology with fitness equipment to enhance user experience and control. - **Smartphone-controlled Displays:** Potential for controlling gym displays using smartphones or tablets for convenient and flexible workout management. - **Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitoring:** Incorporating Bluetooth heart rate monitors into fitness technology for personalized training and zone tracking. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness Equipment:** Innovative fitness timers can disrupt the fitness equipment industry by integrating technology for enhanced functionality. - **Fitness Tech:** Opportunity for fitness tech companies to develop smartphone-controlled displays and integrate heart rate monitoring for improved workout experiences. - **Wearables:** Potential for wearables industry to expand into gym equipment control, improving convenience and accessibility for fitness enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Stretch Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-timer-app.md) - [Interactive Tandem Workout Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-console.md) - [TV-Supported Portable Fitness Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-fitness-system.md) - [Interactive Home Workout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-fitness-system.md) - [AI-Powered Home Fitness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempo-fit.md) - [Convenient Workout Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south.md) - [Gamified Strength Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtuagym-connect.md) - [Progress-Tracking Gym Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymtracker.md) - [Connected Workout Mirror Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proform-vue-fitness-mirror.md)