{"id":10501,"date":"2024-12-09T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T10:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/?post_type=features&p=10501"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:17:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:17:17","slug":"workout-rest-timer","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/","title":{"rendered":"Automatic Rest Timer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How the Workout Rest Timer Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The automatic rest timer is available for any exercise you add to a live workout<\/a> or while building a routine<\/a> (reusable workout template).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The timer appears near the top of each movement, just below the custom note<\/a> section. Tap on it to adjust the rest period\u2013\u2013anything from five seconds to five minutes. The selected rest period applies to the specific exercise and is triggered once you mark a set as completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For instance, setting the timer for three minutes on the bench press will trigger a 3-minute countdown each time you complete a set for that movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once it counts down to zero, Hevy notifies you<\/a> it\u2019s time for the next set.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can set different rest periods for all the movements in a workout, such as longer recovery between heavier sets and shorter rest periods while doing isolation exercises near the end of your session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The timer is optional<\/em>, so you can keep it turned off for certain activities\u2013\u2013for example, when doing movements back to back in a superset<\/a> or circuit or if you prefer to recover intuitively. It\u2019s there if you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can also change your rest periods for saved routines and while logging a workout. For instance, you can add 15 seconds of rest at a time if you feel more tired than usual at the end of a set. Conversely, you can shorten the timer by 15 seconds at a time if you feel more energized or are pressed for time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of an Automatic Rest Timer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monitoring your rest between sets allows you to keep the momentum going, avoid resting unnecessarily long, and be more productive with your time at the gym. Just look at these comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"a<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If strength is your primary goal, it ensures you\u2019ve rested long enough to maintain your performance set-to-set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hevy\u2019s rest timer makes it effortless because you can set your preferred rest period for every activity while building routines and simply adhere to them during training. Instead of wondering if you\u2019ve rested long enough, you can spend your energy on what truly matters: pushing hard on each set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also set a default rest timer in the settings<\/a> (Profile<\/strong> tab > Settings<\/strong> gear icon > Workouts<\/strong> > Default Rest Timer<\/strong>). This means that each time you add an activity to a workout, be it a live session or a routine, that will be the default rest timer, which you can adjust when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","yoast_head":"\nLearn How to Use the Automatic Workout Rest Timer - Hevy App<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about Hevy\u2019s workout rest timer feature to see how it works, what options it offers, and how it can benefit your training.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Learn How to Use the Automatic Workout Rest Timer - Hevy App\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn about Hevy\u2019s workout rest timer feature to see how it works, what options it offers, and how it can benefit your training.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hevy - #1 Workout Tracker & Planner Gym Log App\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/hevyapp\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-01-13T08:17:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/img-0216-0217-1024x683.png\" \/>\n<meta property=\"fb:app_id\" content=\"796148157495272\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@hevyapp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@hevyapp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\">\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Philip Stefanov\">\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\">\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\">\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Hevy - Workout Tracker & Planner Gym Log App\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/\",\"sameAs\":[\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/hevyapp\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hevyapp\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/hevyapp\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCazg0zjE5lGC6LYn-RLhrTA\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/hevyapp\/\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hevyapp\"],\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/#logo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Icon1024_Android-e1762519952669.png\",\"width\":800,\"height\":800,\"caption\":\"Hevy - Workout Tracker & Planner Gym Log App\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/#logo\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/\",\"name\":\"Hevy - #1 Workout Tracker & Planner Gym Log App\",\"description\":\"#1 Workout Tracker on iOS and Android\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/?s={search_term_string}\",\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/#primaryimage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/img-0216-0217.png\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":800,\"caption\":\"an overview of the automatic rest timer in Hevy and how it appears during a live workout\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/\",\"name\":\"Learn How to Use the Automatic Workout Rest Timer - Hevy App\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/#primaryimage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2024-12-09T10:43:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-13T08:17:17+00:00\",\"description\":\"Learn about Hevy\\u2019s workout rest timer feature to see how it works, what options it offers, and how it can benefit your training.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"item\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/\",\"name\":\"Home\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"item\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/\",\"name\":\"Automatic Rest Timer\"}}]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/features\/10501"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/features"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/features"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}