Tabata Timer

Build Your Workout with a Tabata Timer

If you’ve ever wished your workout timer could match your rhythm instead of the other way around, this Tabata Timer might be exactly what you need. Built for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), it gives you full control over each phase of your session—from prep to cooldown. Whether you're going for a classic 20/10 Tabata or mixing your own intervals, this tool keeps the timing tight and your focus sharp.

Why a Dedicated HIIT Timer Makes a Difference

HIIT is all about short bursts of effort followed by even shorter rests. Timing each second right matters. This timer isn’t just a stopwatch—it’s a session planner, coach, and timekeeper rolled into one. Instead of fumbling with your phone or second-guessing your intervals, you get a workout experience that flows from start to finish.

How to Use the Tabata Timer

Pick a Preset or Build Your Own

Start by choosing a workout style from the dropdown menu. You’ll find built-in presets like:

• Classic Tabata (20s/10s): The original format.
• HIIT 30/15: More work, slightly longer rest.
• HIIT 45/15: Push hard for longer periods.
• EMOM: Every Minute on the Minute challenges.
• Custom Settings: Total flexibility.

Choosing a preset auto-fills the settings, but if you go with “Custom,” you can tweak every detail—down to how long you rest between sets and whether you want cooldown time.

Adjust the Timezone

Want to know exactly when your workout will end based on your location? Select your timezone, and the timer will show you your local start and estimated end times. Handy if you're squeezing in a session before a meeting or during a travel layover.

Set Your Intervals

In the “Timer Settings” section, you can adjust:

• Preparation time
• Work and rest durations
• Number of rounds and sets
• Rest between sets
• Cooldown time

There's also an option to enable or disable sound alerts—those beeps that cue you to switch phases without looking at the screen.

Start, Pause, or Stop Your Workout

Hit the “Start Workout” button, and the timer jumps into action. You’ll see a live countdown, clear phase labels (like “Work!” or “Rest”), round and set numbers, total elapsed time, and start/end timestamps. You can pause at any point or hit stop to reset everything.

Time Format Options

If you prefer 24-hour time over AM/PM, there's a simple toggle button to switch the format. This updates both the live clock and your session timestamps.

Helpful Features You Might Miss at First

• Real-time progress: You'll always know which phase you’re in, how many rounds are left, and how much total time has passed.
• Audio cues: Countdown beeps in the final 3 seconds of each phase help you stay in sync—even when you’re not looking.
• Time-sensitive alerts: If you try to leave the page with an active timer, it warns you, so you don’t accidentally cut a workout short.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Press the spacebar to start or pause. Hit Escape to stop the timer completely.

Tips for Getting the Most from Your Timer

• If you're new to HIIT, reduce the number of rounds and build up slowly.
• Warm up separately before starting the timer, especially for short preparation phases.
• Customize rest-between-sets if you’re doing circuits with different movements.
• Keep sound alerts on—they make a bigger difference than you might expect.

Keep Your Sessions Sharp, Wherever You Are

Whether you’re training at home, hitting the gym, or making use of a hotel room, this Tabata Timer makes structured workouts easy to manage. You don’t need a coach or an app subscription. Just pick your setup, press start, and go. With everything from timezone tracking to built-in presets, it's built to keep your effort where it belongs—on the workout, not the clock.