Short rest
30 secTotal
30 sec
A 30-second rest timer for quick circuits.
Set and recovery countdown
Free Workout Rest Timer
Use a rest timer for strength sets, gym workouts, interval recovery, boxing rounds, mobility breaks, and class resets. Keep rest periods consistent without guessing.
Built for this job
Athletes can keep rest periods consistent across sets.
Coaches can display recovery time to a class or small group.
XTimer rooms make rest timers usable on shared gym displays.
Set rest
Ready
1:30
A 90-second rest timer for strength sets and accessory work.
Timer presets
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.
Set rest
1 min 30 secTotal
1 min 30 sec
A 90-second rest timer for strength sets and accessory work.
Long rest
3 minTotal
3 min
A 3-minute rest timer for heavier strength work and recovery.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Use shorter rest for conditioning and longer rest for heavy strength work.
Start the rest timer immediately after the set ends.
Keep rest labels clear when multiple groups are training.
Use XTimer rooms when the rest timer is shown on a shared display.
Frequently asked questions
What is a rest timer?
A rest timer counts down recovery time between sets, rounds, exercises, or workout blocks.
How long should I rest between sets?
Short circuits may use 30 seconds, accessory work often uses 60 to 90 seconds, and heavy strength work may use 2 to 3 minutes or more.
Can I show a rest timer to a group?
Yes. Use fullscreen mode or create an XTimer room for a shared display controlled by a coach.