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  • Page 1 Tempo Trainer Pro Instructions & Training Tips Support information, workout suggestions, and drills can be found at FINISinc.com...
  • Page 2 Get to know your Tempo Trainer Pro Device Layout Button Display Button Button Back Clip Attachment...
  • Page 3 The clip attachment is only to be used when clipping the Tempo Trainer Pro to hats or clothing. Do not use the clip attachment while swimming.

  • Page 4: Using The Three Modes

    Using the Three Modes Mode 1 Primarily for monitoring and setting your stroke rate or tempo Set the Tempo Trainer Pro to beep every XX:XX seconds Time ranges from 00:20 (0.2 seconds) to 99:99 (99.99 seconds), scrolling by hundredths of a second...
  • Page 5 Gives a SINGLE audible beep The colon will not be displayed Tip: If you were to set Mode 3 at a value of “75”, then the Tempo Trainer Pro will beep evenly at a rate of 75 times per minute (beeps every 0.80 seconds).
  • Page 6 (continued from previous page…) Release and the LCD will show the setting for the selected mode The modes will cycle through in the order they are named: Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Tip: If you want to go from Mode 2 to Mode 1, first press and hold button [A] for 2-seconds to get to mode 3.

  • Page 7: Replacing The Battery

    For example, if the Tempo Trainer Pro is set to 00:14 in Mode 2 (14 seconds), you can press and release button [A] at any point. Doing so will...

  • Page 8: Battery Compartment

    Replace the lid and twist clockwise to securely close so that water does not get inside Do not over twist and use care to not damage the o-ring seal around the battery compartment Back View Battery Compartment CAUTION: Make sure the device is powered OFF before replacing the battery.

  • Page 9: Training Suggestions

    Training Suggestions Getting Started The purpose of the Tempo Trainer Pro is to help you find the optimum combination of Distance- per-Stroke (DPS) and stroke rate. Start with the outer parameters of each and work your way in. 1 x 25 Freestyle, with the Tempo Trainer Pro set at 0.40 seconds in Mode 1.
  • Page 10 Stroke Rate Swim Set Example 5 rounds of (4 x 50’s) on a moderate interval Round 1: Set the Tempo Trainer Pro in Mode 1 or 3 at your ideal stroke rate. Swim the 4 x 50’s at 80% percent effort. Note your average time per 50.
  • Page 11 Trainer Pro for longer goal pacing. If you have a goal pace time of 1 minute per 100, then you can set the Tempo Trainer Pro to triple beep every minute. Or, breaking it down further, you can set the device to triple beep every 15 seconds so that you can hear if you are ahead or behind your goal pace at every 25 distance.
  • Page 12 Stroke Rate Charts These charts are helpful in providing swimmers and coaches instant guidelines for stroke rates of every event. For additional information visit FINISinc.com or pick up a copy of “Swimming Fast” by Ernie Maglischo. “One job of the coach is to help athletes find the optimum combination of stroke rate and stroke length that will allow them to swim at some desired speed with the least energy...
  • Page 13 Mode 3 Mode 1 CHART 1 Setting Setting Strokes / Min Sec / Stroke Women 50 Free 60 - 65 .46 - .50 100 Free 53 - 56 .54 - .57 200 Free 48 - 54 .56 - .63 400/500 Free 42 - 55 .55 - .71 800/1000 Free...
  • Page 14 CHART 2 - CONVERSION TABLE Mode 3 Mode 1 Mode 1 Setting Setting Setting Strokes / Min Sec / Cycle Sec / Stroke 3.00 1.50 2.86 1.43 2.73 1.36 2.61 1.30 2.50 1.25 2.40 1.20 2.31 1.15 2.22 1.11 2.14 1.07 2.07 1.03...
  • Page 15 CHART 2 - CONVERSION TABLE Mode 3 Mode 1 Mode 1 Setting Setting Setting Strokes / Min Sec / Cycle Sec / Stroke 1.43 0.71 1.40 0.70 1.36 0.68 1.33 0.67 1.30 0.65 1.28 0.64 1.25 0.63 1.22 0.61 1.20 0.60 1.18 0.59...
  • Page 16 Rinse the Tempo Trainer Pro in fresh water after use. Wipe clean. Store indoors in a dry environment. CAUTION Keep the Tempo Trainer Pro out of reach of children. Certain parts may create choking hazards. All users of this product assume risk resulting from its use.