Is there a dedicated interval or Tabata timer?

Yes. Use the workout timer for custom work/rest rounds, the interval timer for general repeats, or the Tabata timer for the classic 20/10 eight-round format.

Will the timer keep running if I lock my phone between sets?

Clockfresh tracks time against the real system clock, not counted ticks, so it catches up when the browser resumes. Keep the tab open for sound cues; locked-screen alerts vary by browser and device, especially on iOS.

Can I use the stopwatch to time laps or record splits?

Yes. The stopwatch on Clockfresh counts up from zero and lets you record lap times as you go. Each lap time is displayed below the main counter so you can compare splits without writing anything down. It is useful for circuit rounds, run intervals, or any activity where you want a record of each segment.

Gym and workout timers for athletes

Time your sets, rest periods, and rounds with a clean, distraction-free timer and stopwatch — no ads, no account, no setup. Open the page on your phone and start your session.

Timing work and rest intervals

The most common gym use case is straightforward: time a work set, rest for a fixed period, repeat. The workout timer handles this directly. Set your work duration, rest duration and rounds — 30/15, 45/15, 40/20, whatever your programme calls for — hit start, and Clockfresh auto-advances through the session.

Common interval pairings that work well with the timer:

HIIT (40/20): 40 seconds work, 20 seconds rest — use the interval timer.
Tabata (20/10): 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, 8 rounds — use the Tabata timer.
Circuit (45/15): 45 seconds work, 15 seconds transition — use the workout timer.
EMOM: Use the 1-minute timer and restart each minute.

If you train with a custom setup, use Copy link on the interval timer to save or share your work/rest/round values.

Lap and split timing with the stopwatch

The stopwatch counts up from zero and records lap times as you tap. This is useful for any training where you want a record of each effort — circuit rounds, run repeats, swim sets, or sparring rounds. Tap the lap button at the end of each round and the split time appears below the main counter. At the end of the session you can see all your splits in order and compare consistency across rounds.

The stopwatch is also the right tool when your rest is open-ended — you finish a hard set and want to rest until you feel ready rather than until a fixed time is up. Start the stopwatch, rest, and glance at it before you start the next set. You will naturally develop a feel for how long recovery actually takes for you.

A countdown for timed rounds

Boxing, martial arts, and many group fitness formats are structured around timed rounds — three minutes on, one minute off, repeated. The workout timer gives you a large, clear display you can glance at between exchanges without stopping to read a small phone screen. Set 180 seconds work, 60 seconds rest, choose the round count, and start.

Pair it with the stopwatch in a second browser tab if you also want a cumulative time for the whole session. The tabs run independently, so starting or pausing one does not affect the other.

Two timers for two exercises

Use the multi-timer for supersets or paired exercises where you need two independent countdowns in one place. Name each timer for the movement, choose parallel mode, and start the setup. If you prefer browser-level separation, you can still open the timer in separate tabs.

No ads, no account — just the clock

At the gym your phone is a tool, not a distraction. The timer screen on Clockfresh shows the countdown and nothing else — no banner ads, no notifications from the app, no suggested videos. Clockfresh can work offline after the page is cached, so poor gym Wi-Fi or going into aeroplane mode does not have to affect the timer shell. You can install it as a home-screen app on your phone for one-tap access before your warmup.

For more on structuring training blocks and rest periods, see the guides.

Questions

Is there a dedicated interval or Tabata timer?: Yes. Use the workout timer for custom work/rest rounds, the interval timer for general repeats, or the Tabata timer for the classic 20/10 eight-round format.
Will the timer keep running if I lock my phone between sets?: Clockfresh tracks time against the real system clock, not counted ticks, so it catches up when the browser resumes. Keep the tab open for sound cues; locked-screen alerts vary by browser and device, especially on iOS.
Can I use the stopwatch to time laps or record splits?: Yes. The stopwatch on Clockfresh counts up from zero and lets you record lap times as you go. Each lap time is displayed below the main counter so you can compare splits without writing anything down. It is useful for circuit rounds, run intervals, or any activity where you want a record of each segment.