4 x 4 Exercise Timer
Perfect for interval training and workout routines
Rest Time (Optional)
Leave both at 0 for continuous intervals without rest periods.
🔊 Enable sound for audio alerts on mobile devices
How to Use Exercise Timer
Set Work Duration: Choose your exercise duration between 10 seconds and 30 minutes using the work time inputs.
Set Rest Duration (Optional): Add rest time between intervals for HIIT workouts. Leave at 0 for continuous intervals.
Set Repetitions: Choose how many intervals you want to complete (1-30 repetitions).
Start Timer: Click the Start button to begin. The timer will alternate between work (green) and rest (blue) phases.
Sound Alerts: A 1-second alarm will sound at the end of each work and rest phase. Click "Enable Sound" for mobile audio, which includes vibration fallback. Use the sound button to mute/unmute.
Controls: Pause to take a break, or reset to start over. Your settings are automatically saved.
Sleep Mode Fix: Timer now continues accurately even when your phone goes to sleep! The âš¡ button keeps your screen awake (shows ON/OFF and turns green when active).
Mobile Features: Includes vibration alerts when sound fails, Web Audio API for better mobile compatibility, and Service Worker for background timer continuation.
Perfect Exercise Examples
Endurance Intervals
Long-form aerobic and anaerobic training
- • 4 minutes intense work, 4 minutes active recovery
- • 4 rounds (32 minutes total)
HIIT Workouts
High-Intensity Interval Training with work/rest cycles
- • 45 seconds work, 15 seconds rest
- • 8-12 repetitions per workout
Tabata Training
Classic 4-minute high-intensity protocol
- • 20 seconds intense exercise, 10 seconds rest
- • 8 rounds (4 minutes total)
Circuit Training
Move between different exercise stations
- • 60 seconds per station
- • 6-10 different exercises
Boxing Rounds
Traditional boxing training intervals
- • 3 minutes work rounds
- • 3-12 rounds per session
Yoga & Stretching
Hold poses for specific durations
- • 30-60 seconds per pose
- • 5-15 different poses
Strength Supersets
Back-to-back exercises without rest
- • 45-60 seconds per exercise
- • 4-8 supersets
Cardio Intervals
Alternate between high and low intensity
- • 2-4 minutes high intensity
- • 5-10 intervals
Calisthenics
Bodyweight exercises with timed sets
- • 30-90 seconds per exercise
- • 6-12 exercises per routine
CrossFit WODs
Workout of the Day interval timing
- • EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute)
- • 10-20 minute workouts