5 best sports timers for iOS and Android

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

For effective training, sparring and other physical activities.

In tabata and some other training programs, it is very important to respect the intervals. The same can be said for many sports. For this, there are special timer applications with which it is easy to control loads with an accuracy of seconds. Here are some of the best options we've found.

1. Interval Timer

This timer is ideal for both at home and in the gym. It can be used for running, cycling, strength training with weights, stretching, boxing, MMA training, and of course high intensity interval training (HIIT).

Key features and functions:

• Customizable sets for high and low intensity workouts, and customizable rest intervals.
• Support for multitasking mode.
• Work in the locked screen mode.
• Play music from a playlist of your choice.
• Ability to post workouts to Facebook and Twitter.
• Save your workout settings as templates.

2. Seconds

Seconds is an equally reliable and functional version of the sports timer.

Key features and functions:

• Templates for HIIT, tabata, circuit training and others.
• The ability to self-configure timers to create any imaginable intervals.
• Heart rate sensor support (via Bluetooth).
• Setting the sound signals (loud or quiet).
• Sync music at intervals.
• Work in the background.
• Ability to share results on Facebook and Twitter.
• Integration with Apple Health on iPhone to keep track of your health at all times.

3. Tabata Timer and HIIT Timer

Despite the name, this timer is suitable not only for tabata, but also for any interval training: running, functional training, HIIT, and so on.

Key features and functions:

• The presence of an already tuned classic tabata program.
• Manual setting of the warm-up time.
• Customize work, rest, recovery and time between workouts.
• Setting the number of approaches and sets.
• The ability to switch between sets during training or take a break if necessary.
• Work in the background.
• Customize tones and vibration.
• Voice guidance.
• Choice of music tracks for training.

4. Boxing timer

This timer is optimized for keeping track of time during sparring sessions. Suitable for amateur and professional boxing, MMA and any other martial arts.

Key features and functions:

• Availability of ready-made profiles for different sports.
• Flexible profile settings - you can choose the number, time and moment of the signal for each round.
• Voice alerts.
• The ability to create your own profiles for individual lessons.

5. Tabata Timer

Another universal timer. Thanks to the huge number of settings, you can compose programs with any number and duration of intervals.

Key features and functions:

• Work in the background.
• View training statistics.
• More than 40 sound signals.
• Description editor for each type of training.
• Integration with music applications.
• Convenient and intuitive interface.
• Voice alerts.

Interval Workout Timer - HIIT Timer Eugene Sharafan

This material was first published in May 2016. In June 2020, we updated the text.