Tabata Timer

20 seconds of all-out work followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated 8 times for a brutal 4-minute interval workout.

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About this timer

Tabata is a high-intensity interval format developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata in 1996. The protocol is exactly 4 minutes long: 20 seconds of maximum effort, 10 seconds of rest, repeated 8 times. Despite its short duration, it's notoriously demanding.

Tips

Choose one compound exercise per Tabata round (squats, push-ups, burpees).
Go all-out — Tabata only works at maximum intensity.
Warm up thoroughly before starting.

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