Fitness

HIIT Workout Timer (8 Rounds)

High-intensity interval training timer: 40 seconds of all-out work followed by 20 seconds of rest, repeated for 8 rounds. Total workout: 8 minutes.

16 segments · 8 minutes total

Segments

1

Work

40s
2

Rest

20s
3

Work

40s
4

Rest

20s
5

Work

40s
6

Rest

20s
7

Work

40s
8

Rest

20s
9

Work

40s
10

Rest

20s
11

Work

40s
12

Rest

20s
13

Work

40s
14

Rest

20s
15

Work

40s
16

Rest

20s

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How it works

This timer auto-advances through each segment so you can stay focused.

1

Work

40 seconds

2

Rest

20 seconds

3

Work

40 seconds

4

Rest

20 seconds

5

Work

40 seconds

6

Rest

20 seconds

7

Work

40 seconds

8

Rest

20 seconds

9

Work

40 seconds

10

Rest

20 seconds

11

Work

40 seconds

12

Rest

20 seconds

13

Work

40 seconds

14

Rest

20 seconds

15

Work

40 seconds

16

Rest

20 seconds

Frequently asked questions

Why 40/20 intervals?

The 40/20 (2:1 work-to-rest ratio) is a popular HIIT format that provides enough work time for compound movements while allowing brief recovery. It keeps your heart rate elevated for maximum calorie burn and cardiovascular benefit.

How many calories does 8 minutes of HIIT burn?

A high-intensity 8-minute HIIT session burns roughly 80–120 calories during the workout, plus an additional 50–100 calories over the next 24 hours due to the afterburn effect (EPOC).

Can I use this at the gym?

Yes — open this page on your phone and put it in fullscreen mode. The sound alerts tell you when to switch between work and rest, so you can focus on your exercise.

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