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PyramidTimer HIIT Intervals app for iPhone and iPad


4.0 ( 7360 ratings )
Utilities Health & Fitness
Developer: Simon Moss
Free
Current version: 1.6.2, last update: 4 years ago
First release : 27 Apr 2018
App size: 17.59 Mb

TIMER CUSTOMISATION
You choose:
◦ Number of sets
◦ Number of reps
◦ Interval length
◦ Amount of rest (automatic / manual options)
◦ Interval profile (longest first, shortest first, longest in the middle or all the same length)

HEART RATE
Beautiful real-time heart rate plotting:
◦ Add heart rate tracking using a bluetooth monitor
◦ See current heart rate, as well as min and max rates for the whole session
◦ Heart rate history plots against intervals as your timer runs
◦ Create a HIIT profile to easily work out your max HR

NOT JUST A TIMER
Distance too!
◦ As well as timed active intervals, PyramidTimer gives supports distance-based intervals too
◦ Train those 400m intervals anywhere, or 1000m, or 400-300-200, or... well you get the idea!
◦ Rest timer begins automatically as soon as youve completed the interval distance
◦ Rest time is fully customisable - you choose either fix a duration or choose an automatic amount relative to interval distance (the proportion is customisable)
◦ Combined with heart rate tracking you can easily work out your max HR using 8x20s sprints

FAVOURITE PROFILES
No need to define your favourite timer for every workout:
◦ Save unlimited timer profiles
◦ Load profiles in an instant
◦ Your last used profile will re-load automatically next time

INTERFACE
Enjoy:
◦ Crystal clear timer countdown for current interval
◦ Red/blue (go/rest) interval representation - higher bars are longer intervals
◦ Progress animation for current interval
◦ Boop sound at start and end of each active interval (wont interrupt your music)
◦ Total session time remaining countdown

SUPER EASY TO USE
For your convenience:
◦ Create your timer profile with interactive sliders
◦ Helper information available for every setting - you cant go wrong
◦ Visual representation of your session updates in real-time as you set it up - no guess work or nasty surprises, you know exactly what your timer will be
◦ Green indicator moves to show current interval
◦ Pause any time

HEALTH BENEFITS
Get fit fast!
◦ Varying length intervals in Pyramid Timer allow you to work different muscle groups and energy systems all in the same session, getting you the sporting edge faster.
◦ Do short HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
◦ Long endurance sessions
◦ Tabata
◦ ...and everything in between!

ENJOY!