Timex
Timex has a range of fitness devices for all activity levels and it gives you all the information you need
to achieve your exercise goals. You can monitor your heart rate, work out your speed, calories
burned, track trip distance and more. Vitality members can earn Vitality points for uploading their
Timex workout data.
Who may use this benefit?
All Vitality members, 18 years or older, on an active Vitality membership and with internet access can
use a Timex device and earn Vitality points. All you have to do is have your device linked to Vitality (a
member can only qualify for Vitality points from the day of their 18th birthday).
What you pay
You will pay for the Timex device (excluding any courier charges that may apply for delivery). Please
note that some devices also require a paid subscription for use of their services (on their website).
Visit www.timex.com for more details. There are no fees for using your device to upload files to
Vitality to earn your Vitality points.
How to integrate your Timex device with Vitality and earn Vitality points
If you are using older devices like the Timex Run Trainer 1.0, Heart Rate Belt, Bike Speed and
Cadence Sensor, Digital 2.4 Heart Rate Sensor or Timex IronMan (5K267), follow these:
If you are using your Timex device with Vitality
for the first time
Step 1: If you are a first time user, you will need to
log into your Vitality account, click on “Wellness
tools” under the “LivingVitality” section on the
Vitality menu.
If you have used your Timex device with Vitality
before
Step 1: You will need to log into your Vitality
account, click on “Wellness tools” under the
“LivingVitality” section on the Vitality menu.
Step 2: Go to the "Workout tracker" or “Devices”
page and then click "Timex".
Step 2: Go to the "Workout tracker" or “Devices”
page and then click "Timex".
Step 3: Install “Plug-in for Timex” and then
refresh your webpage.
Step 3: Connect your Timex device to your
computer and then select the workouts you
would like to submit.
Step 4: Connect your Timex device to your
computer and then select the workouts you
would like to submit.
Step 4: When your workout data has been
successfully uploaded, you can click the “Refresh
Activities” or “Import more” buttons to view the
activities list.
Step 5: When your workout data has been
successfully uploaded, you can click the “Refresh
Activities” or “Import more” buttons to view the
activities list.
If you are using a new Timex model, follow the steps below to upload your workouts with Vitality
to start getting active, healthier, and earning Vitality points:
Step 1: Log into your Vitality account on www.discovery.co.za, click on “Wellness tools” under the
“LivingVitality” section on the Vitality menu.
Step 2: Go to the “Workout tracker” or “Devices” page and then click on the “File Upload” option
Step 3: Upload you workout data in the file format of your device (TCX, FIT, GPX) from your computer
by clicking on the “Choose File” button.
Step 4: When your workout data has been successfully uploaded, you’ll get a detailed summary of it
on the “Workout tracker” tool.
Please note: Upload you workout data to Vitality regularly. You will not earn Vitality points for data
you didn’t upload. You will only be able to upload workout data file from you device in the following
format: TCX, FIT, GPX.
How it works
Points you earn
To earn Vitality fitness points for your exercise sessions, you have to exercise at or above a specific
intensity for at least 30 minutes a session, a day. Different activity devices collect different data about
your exercise session. The tables below explain what you will need to do to earn Vitality points
depending on the type of data your device collects. The tables also show the Vitality points you will
earn when you exercise at the required intensity.
You can earn 150 Vitality points for one exercise session a day if you achieve the requirements set
out in the tables below during your workout. You can also earn a possible 50 bonus points, depending
on your heart rate or calories burned and the duration of your workout.
Heart rate – points event rules
Activity
At least 30 minutes of physical activity in one exercise
session a day at an average heart rate of more than 60%
of your age related maximum heart rate.
OR
Vitality
fitness
points
150
Bonus
points
Frequency
0
Once a day
At least 30 minutes of physical activity in one exercise
session a day at an average heart rate of more than 70%
of your age related maximum heart rate.
OR
At least 60 minutes of physical activity in one exercise
session a day at an average heart rate of more than 60%
of your age related maximum heart rate.
150
50
Once a day
150
50
Once a day
Vitality
fitness
points
150
Bonus
points
Frequency
0
Once a day
150
50
Once a day
150
50
Once a day
Vitality
fitness
points
150
Bonus
points
Frequency
0
Once a day
150
50
Once a day
150
50
Once a day
Or
Calorie data – points event rules
Activity
At least 30 minutes of physical activity and a minimum
of 150 calories (at a rate of no fewer than 300 calories an
hour) in one exercise session a day.
OR
At least 30 minutes of physical activity and a minimum of
300 calories (at a rate of no fewer than 600 calories an
hour) in one exercise session a day.
OR
At least 60 minutes or more of physical activity and a
minimum of 300 calories (at a rate of no fewer than 300
calories an hour) in one exercise session a day.
Or
Speed data – points event rules
Activity
At least 30 minutes of physical activity in one exercise
session at a minimum average speed of 4 kilometres an
hour.
OR
At least 30 minutes of physical activity in one exercise
session at a minimum average speed of 7.2 kilometres
an hour.
OR
At least 60 minutes of physical activity in one exercise
session at a minimum average speed of 4 kilometres an
hour.
Please note: You can earn Vitality fitness points for meeting the requirements for heart rate data or
speed data or calorie data, depending on the data that your device collects. Each adult can earn up to
15 000 Vitality fitness points and another 24 000 bonus fitness points each year.
Points will only be awarded for one fitness activity a day. If you complete two fitness activities in one
day, then the higher points between the two will be awarded.
Points may take up to two weeks to show on your Vitality Points Monitor after you have uploaded
your data on Vitality or on the website of your chosen device.
Example: John buys a Timex heart rate monitor that can be linked to Vitality. His device
collects heart rate, speed and calorie data. John takes part in a minimum of 30 minutes of
physical activity in one exercise session a day. He exercises at an average heart rate of more
than 60% of his age-related maximum heart rate and burns a minimum of 150 calories (at a
rate of no fewer than 300 calories an hour). He uploads his exercise data to Vitality.
John will earn 150 points a day for his exercise session for meeting one of the requirements
from either his heart rate data or speed data or calorie data.
How to calculate your target heart rate
To calculate your age-related maximum heart rate, take 220 and subtract your age. For example, if
you are 30 years old, take 220 - 30 = 190 (your maximum heart rate).
Example: John is 30 years old. This means his maximum age-related heart rate is 190 beats a minute
(220 - 30). As a result, John must keep his average heart rate above 114 beats a minute (60% of his
maximum age-related heart rate) during his 30 minute exercise session to earn 150 Vitality points.
If John keeps his heart rate above 133 beats a minute (70% of his maximum age-related heart rate),
he will earn the 150 Vitality points plus an extra 50 bonus points.
How to calculate your Vitality points
 To earn Vitality fitness points for your workouts with a Timex fitness device, you will need to
exercise at 60% or 70% of your age-related maximum heart rate for at least 30 minutes.
 If your heart rate data is not available, we will award your Vitality points based on your
accumulated energy expenditure (calorie) information.
 Only one 30 minute session each day will earn you Vitality points.
Ending the benefit
If your Vitality membership ends, you may no longer earn Vitality points with your Timex
fitness device. However, you may continue to use your Timex device to track your workouts
as a Vitality guest.
Find out more
If you have any questions or need more information about the Timex fitness devices click here.
To view a full set of Vitality rules click here. If, for any reason, there is a conflict between rules in this
benefit guide and the Vitality Rules – the Vitality Rules will apply at all times. For more information on
Timex, visit www.timex.com.
Stay in touch
If you have any questions or need more information about this benefit, please visit
www.discovery.co.za or call 0860 99 88 77. Terms and conditions apply.
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