Tabata (20/10 × 8 = 4 min)
Tip: press Space to start / pause. Screen stays awake while running.
Tabata timer — 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, 8 rounds
A four-minute Tabata is one of the toughest interval protocols on paper: twenty seconds all-out, ten seconds rest, repeated eight times. Tickline runs the full four-minute block with an audible beep between phases — press Start and go. For editable work / rest / round counts, use the HIIT timer.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tabata?
Tabata is 20 seconds of all-out work and 10 seconds of rest, repeated 8 times — exactly 4 minutes total.
Can I change the times?
Tabata is defined as 20/10 × 8. For custom intervals use the HIIT timer.
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