How to Get More Out of Your Circuit Training Sessions with This iPhone Application

Here's a nifty iPhone application that is perfect for round-based, circuit training sessions.

If you are into CrossFit, this is a great way to time your workout, rounds, rest time, etc..

ExTimer is a sports timer designed for training routines that have a circuit or round-based format. It lets you specify the number of rounds, how long each round is, and the rest period between each round.

Additionally, a voice-alert (English only) can be set to speak the remaining time every 30 seconds or 1 minute in addition to an end of round countdown.

Features

  • Choose round and rest length up to 10 minutes each
  • Choose the number of rounds
  • 2 Sound effect schemes for end and start of rounds
  • 2 voice alert schemes (English) for time remaining and time until start of round
  • Sound effects and voice can be turned on or off

Exercise Timer Application for iPhone

Only $.99 at the iTunes Store  Exercise Timer icon

 

FAQ

To Change The Number Of Rounds

  1. To change the number of rounds press on the "Round Options" button in the lower right of the screen to open the options page.
  2. If not already selected, press the "Rounds" button in the lower left of the options screen to display options for the rounds.
  3. Press on the number representing the number of round you want.
  4. Press on "Done" in the upper right of the screen to return to the home screen.

To Change The Round Length

  1. To change the time for each round press on the "Round Options" button in the lower right of the screen to open the options page.
  2. If not already selected, press the "Rounds" button in the lower left of the options screen to display options for the rounds.
  3. Drag the time pickers for minutes and seconds to the desired length.
  4. Press on "Done" in the upper right of the screen to return to the home screen.

To Change The Rest Length

  1. To change the time for each round press on the "Round Options" button in the lower right of the screen to open the options page.
  2. If not already selected, press the "Rests" button in the lower left of the options screen to display options for the rests.
  3. Drag the time pickers for minutes and seconds to the desired length.
  4. Press on "Done" in the upper right of the screen to return to the home screen.

To Control The Sound Effects And Voice Alerts

  1. To change the time for each round press on the "Round Options" button in the lower right of the screen to open the options page.
  2. If not already selected, press the "Options" button in the lower left of the options screen to display options for the application.
  3. Set the various options to what is desired.
  4. Press on "Done" in the upper right of the screen to return to the home screen.