H-I-I-T-Timer
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Fitness | Free | OXON AG | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
We included a bunch of new features for you:
- complete rewritten version that supports the high resolution screen of your iPhone.
- You are now able to change the interval type. We provided +5 intensive interval presets for you
- three different tone sets (voice and two other options)
- choose the color, you like
- visualization of the intervals with three nice graphics designs
- the app does not sleep/lock while in use
- you are able to hear your itunes music in the background
High intensive interval training (HIIT) is one of the most effective training principle today. It combines two of best known training methods in one time-efficient way:
the first ist high-intensity training, that pushes to get a maximum effort to achieve muscle fatigue and to consume maximum oxygen in a quick burst. this is measured to one’s VO2 max, which is the highest amount of oxygen, your body consumes during exercise. Working close to your VO2 max triggers the afterburn effect, where the body continues to consume more oxygen up to 48 hours after the workout.
the second is interval training, which alternates periods of intensive effort with periodes of short breaks / low-intensity effort. This boost metabolism significantly longer than a steady workout of equal or greater length.
Reviews
Still love it
chuntohd
This is a great timer...I don’t know why the bad ratings. If you want a quick easy timer and are new to HITT then this works great
I like the old one better
Reading Bible more often now
The new tones are annoying, either you have some woman yelling in your ear the whole time or you have beeps that are way too loud and annoying... I also liked it better when I could see the numerical value of the set I was on so I knew how much more I had to go... I suppose it's nice having the extra variety if you wanted to change the intensity of your work out but I just wanted a simple Tabata timer which is why I got this one... Change is not always good... and especially in this case where the timer is going to interfere with my music and work out... I guess I will look for a new timer.
Why change????
J.Flo
This was awesome until it changed from Tabata to Hiit. What the heck???? The sound quality is awful, Tabata has no countdown in between sets. Makes zero since. So upset. Looking for another app now.
Countdown timer!?!??!?
Hailkrampus
Cool that you added a bunch of new features and changed the appearance of what was a solid tabata interval timer, but what compelled you to remove the countdown timer!?!? Sorry but I'll be looking for other apps to replace this one now...
Not stoked
RD 808
I like the old one way better!! Simple and clean. I will be looking for a replacement now, not stoked.
Bring the Countdown Back
jlwieber
I like the extra types of intervals that were added with the 8/23/15 update but where did the countdown for the first set go? I can't possibly hit the start timer and be in position for my first set at the same time. I also prefer more than one extra beep as a sign that I completed my entire tabata but I guess that I could live without. I really liked this app... Please bring the countdown back fast so I don't have to get a different app.
The new version is no longer accessible for individuals with vision impairments.
Mikedlaw
The reviews I've read so far are not positive for the newly released update, I cannot actually comment on the usability of the app itself because it is now not accessible. I use Apple's voiceover to access apps on my iPhone and the new release has not labeled any of the elements of the app. Voice over simply reads a blank screen. Please re-release the app in an accessible form so that I can at least comment on the usability of the update. Thank you
Original version better
BassHedz
Update: 08/23/15 I loved the simplicity of the original design. Now it is just way too cluttered and confusing. Also, the 3 second countdown to your first set when you press go is also gone, so the clock starts immediately. Settings for colors and design disappear each time the app goes into the background as well. I appreciate the effort, but sometimes it is better to just leave well enough alone. --- Original Does what it is supposed to do with no complaints. A few thoughts: 1.) Don't understand people complaining about no sound. Just turn the silent mode off! 2.) Also, the ones saying there is no option to change the time settings obviously have NO IDEA what Tabata is all about. 3. If there is one flaw, it would be the inability to play in the background in order to save battery. You must leave the app turn on the entire time rather than just allowing it to beep. It is not always necessary to watch the timer, especially when you are busy working out.
No!
Mozzymom
I loved loved loved the old version! It was all that I needed, a simple Tabata timer. I HATE the new version. I don't need bells and whistles, just a simple go, rest, stop timer. Please, re-release the old version! I would pay for it!
