$1,060,718 raised out of $18,000
Overview
Platform
Indiegogo
Backers
24
Start date
Sep 25, 2020
Close date
Sep 26, 2020
Concept

The gym timer that fits in your pocket. Purpose-built to be portable, visible and durable.

Story

Timebirds are revolutionary workout timers 

Purpose-built to the needs of athletes of all types

Two years ago, we found everyday athletes wanted the things they love about their wall-mounted gym timer, but built into a personal device. They told us to make it portable, make it durable, make it visible, make it sexy. So we did. 

After constant refining & testing, Timebirds took flight. 

 

Battle tested & approved by top athletes, gyms, trainers, and servicemen and women 

 

 

Designed for all sports, training & skill levels 

Why do people love Timebirds?

 

 

We designed Timebirds specifically for you to get the most out of every workout.

And people took notice…

Gold award winning design

 

Because a timer should be durable, easy to use, and highly visible…

And go with you everywhere…

Timebirds vs Your Current Timer

In most forms of training, you want a constantly visible time-source, keeping you accountable and getting the most out of each and every workout.

While there are many timing solutions on the market, none are versatile enough to be clearly seen and heard in multiple situations, while also giving the confidence that they will survive the rigors of the workout environment.

We’ve made Timebirds small enough to fit in your pocket but large enough to see during a workout.

 Timebirds’ long-life battery and fast charging mean your workout is not limited by power point access. You can take it wherever you go.

 

 

The sleek design has been considered both inside and out, to maximize durability.

Timebirds have a consolidated circuit board that is fixed directly to the housing, strengthened further by inner ribs. This means there are no loose components. The thick, scratch-resistant, polycarbonate lens snaps directly into the housing, eliminating pressure points. It’s all encased in a high quality, non-slip, rubber skin that will not come off or crack over time, even in sweaty gym bags. Each button is optimally sized and placed for easy finger reach and moulded as part of the rubber skin, increasing overall water resistance and durability.

Each digit is illuminated by large, seven-segment LEDs and an anti-glare lens, to maximum visibility.

Powerful magnets have been fitted into the housing so Timebirds can be securely attached to any metallic (steel) surfaces, making them clearly visible during workouts. Their profile is thin enough to fit in your pocket but thick enough to stand by itself.

The result is a solid timer that feels great to hold and looks at home wherever you place it.

Available in a sexy matte black, it looks the part whether magnetized to a gym rig, a basketball post or while charging in the house.  We’ve also added a quartz crystal to provide the most stable, reliable and accurate clock signal. 

To cover all your training needs, Timebirds are programmed with five versatile workout modes you can easily cycle through with just one touch. 

The menu has been designed with intuitive mode indicators that use initials, rather than random numbers, for each setting.

  •  (UP) Count Up Timer
  •  (UP rd) Count Up Timer by round (eg. EMOM)
  •  (dn) Count Down Timer
  •  (nt) Custom Timer for Interval Training (eg. Tabata)
  •  (cL) Clock display

We set out to purpose-build Timebirds for the everyday athlete, however, we have found that our community keep finding new and exciting use cases. We’d love to hear how you use yours @timebirdstimers 

 1. Athletes of all types

From high-intensity workouts to training drills, no matter where you are, you can now take the visibility and accountability of a gym wall clock with you.

  •  At the gym – Now, you are always in control of where you want to see the time mid-workout
  •  Outside –  In the park, an outside gym, or on a court with high visibility 
  •  At home _ Like a professional gym clock but with the portability to place it where you need it
  •  On the go – travelling for work or on holiday, get the most out of your workouts wherever you are
  •  On social media – record your workouts with your phone while your timer is clearly visible

2. Personal trainers / Coaches

Timebirds give you a point of professional difference in and out of the gym. You no longer have to rely on your phone and risk having personal notifications appear, or keep looking at your wristwatch – now all your focus is on your client.

  • 1:1 sessions
  • Small group sessions
  • LIVE video content

3. Gyms / Institutions / Schools / Sports clubs

Give your members a truly unique experience with Timebirds timers.

  •  For open gym – no longer is it first come, first served for the wall timer; your members can grab a Timebird and manage their own workout with all the benefits of a highly visible wall clock
  •  For group classes – open up all sorts of opportunities to add new station based interval workouts, inside and outside, or with a personal timer clearly visible at each station

4. Other use cases

  •  Parents have told us they will use it for their kids. Timing their homework, their remaining screen time or to see how fast they can do their chores (good luck with that).
  •  Teachers, looking to gamify their classroom experience, focus students in 1:1 tutorials, or a whole room during an exam or speech.
  •  Cooks, have told us they want it for a clearly visible time in the kitchen. 

 What else will you use your Timebird for? Let us know in the comments section!

Each Timebird comes with:

  • 1x Timer
  • 1x Soft protective carry sleeve
  • 1x USB to USB-C charging cable
  • 1x Instruction booklet

The Bird: 1x Timebirds timer

The bird and its protective cover : Designed to protect in two modes. Keep your Timebirds timer safe in travel and add another layer of durability during a workout. So you can make your Timebirds timer stand out from the flock, we are offering a range of colors to chose from.

 The Love Birds: 2x Timebirds timers 

The idea of building a pocket-sized version of a gym timer was born back in 2018.

The project was then taken into the Entrepreneurship program at the University of Melbourne, Australia. It took nearly 2 years to ideate, test and transform different proofs of concept and functioning prototypes. Our latest design is the result of several iterations and field tests by athletes of all fitness levels.

We have now reached a Design for Manufacture Stage, with all the functionalities that will enhance people’s workout sessions. Our timeline allows for unexpected events in order to anticipate any delays due to the COVID19 situation. Our manufacturing partners are currently setting up for large scale production so we can start shipping Indiegogo orders across January 2021.

 

As dedicated fitness enthusiasts ourselves, we found it difficult to stay as accountable when in our home gym, hotel gyms, or training outside as we were when connected to the wall timer at our regular gym. We tried watches, which proved difficult whenever we needed two hands; phones, which resulted in cracked screens, phone call distractions, and any number of expletives as phones went to sleep just at the wrong moment. None quite hit the spot, and the more we talked to other athletes, gym owners, and personal trainers, we realised we weren’t alone – and, just like that, the concept of Timebirds, a purpose-built, personal workout timer was born.

Shipping & Taxes

You will be responsible for paying local Tax and duties when applicable. You will not always be required to pay duties or import tax, but it is important that you make yourself aware of the duties that apply in your country in case you are charged. 

Return Policy

Our intention is to do everything we possibly can to deliver a great, safe and reliable product to you on time. All the funds will be used towards organizing large scaled production and the launch of Timebirds. We will not offer refunds or returns, but in the unlikely event that you receive a damaged or faulty item, please report it immediately to your carrier upon receiving your package, and contact us support@timebirds.com. We greatly value our Indiegogo backers and will do everything we can to ensure you have a great experience with Timebirds.

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