Tabata Timer

20 s effort, 10 s rest, 8 rounds. Exactly four minutes.

Tabata takes 4 minutes with 8 rounds of 20 seconds of effort and10 of rest. This timer comes with 3 seconds of prep so you can position yourself before the first sprint. A sound plays at every change.

How to do it

  • Pick a bodyweight movement before you start.
  • In the 20 s effort, keep the highest pace you can sustain.
  • In the 10 s rest, stay firm and catch your breath.
  • Done? Rest well — the session is short, but intense.

Want longer rounds? See the HIIT 40×20 timer or build your own interval inintervals.

Frequently asked questions

What is tabata?

Tabata is a short interval workout: 20 seconds of maximum effort and 10 of rest, repeated 8 times — 4 minutes in total. Though short, it is intense.

Do I need equipment for tabata?

No. Bodyweight exercises (squats, jumping jacks, jump rope, mountain climbers) work very well. Pick a movement, follow the rhythm and rest in the intervals.

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Pick a time — and start.