Exercise rounds
9 min 45 secWork
0:45
Rest
0:15
Rounds
10
Total
9:45
45 seconds work, 15 seconds rest, 10 rounds for general exercise blocks.
Workout and rest timing
Free Exercise Timer
Use an exercise timer for workouts, sets, rest periods, circuits, warmups, cooldowns, and group training. Start a simple workout timer, then create an XTimer room when a coach needs to control a shared display.
Built for this job
Work and rest phases stay visible during exercise.
Coaches can time group sessions without watching a small clock.
XTimer rooms support shared exercise timers on gym screens and class displays.
Exercise rounds
Work
1/10
0:45
WorkBreak
Current phase0%
Total block9:45
45 seconds work, 15 seconds rest, 10 rounds for general exercise blocks.
Interval presets
Settings
Seconds apply before the next start. The final round ends after work, with no extra break added.
Controls
Create controlled roomUse this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Strength sets
11 minWork
1:00
Rest
1:30
Rounds
5
Total
11:00
60 seconds work, 90 seconds rest, 5 rounds for strength training.
Quick circuit
5 min 10 secWork
0:30
Rest
0:10
Rounds
8
Total
5:10
30 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, 8 rounds for a fast circuit.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Use shorter rest for conditioning and longer rest for strength work.
Keep exercise labels short when the timer is shown to a group.
Test the timer before the workout begins.
Use XTimer rooms when a coach controls timing from another device.
Frequently asked questions
What is an exercise timer?
An exercise timer is a countdown or interval timer for workouts, sets, circuits, rest periods, warmups, cooldowns, and group training.
Can I use this for work and rest intervals?
Yes. Use the interval presets to set work time, rest time, and rounds for exercise sessions.
Can a coach show this timer on a gym screen?
Yes. Use fullscreen mode or create an XTimer room for a shared display controlled from another device.