A 4 minute timer, ready instantly

Four minutes is a full high-intensity interval circuit (the classic Tabata format packs eight 20-second rounds into exactly four minutes), a realistic length for a quick study sprint, and long enough for a short task without feeling like a big commitment. This page opens already set to 4 minutes.

What a 4 minute timer is good for

A Tabata-style interval workout — eight rounds of 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off.
A quick study or reading sprint before a real break.
Cooking steps that land just under five minutes — searing, reducing a sauce, resting meat.
A short, focused burst on a task you've been putting off.

Need a different length? Try a 3 minute timer or a 5 minute timer.

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