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4 Minute Timer

Free online 4 minute timer. The exact duration of one Tabata round — 8 cycles of 20 seconds work and 10 seconds rest.

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4 minutes is the duration of one complete Tabata round — 8 cycles of 20 seconds maximum effort followed by 10 seconds rest. Simple, brutal, effective.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Tabata?
Tabata is a high-intensity protocol: 20 seconds of all-out effort followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated 8 times for exactly 4 minutes.
How many seconds is 4 minutes?
4 minutes equals 240 seconds.
Can I do multiple Tabata rounds?
Yes — rest 1 minute between rounds. 3-5 rounds make a complete workout.
Is 4 minutes really enough?
Studies show one Tabata round improves fitness more than 60 minutes of moderate cardio.