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📱Interval Timer - Complete Help Guide

🚀Getting Started

What is Interval Timer?

Interval Timer is a workout app designed for High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), circuit training, and any workout that requires timed work and rest periods. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts who want structured, customizable workout routines.

🏋️Creating Your First Routine

Step 1: Add a New Routine

1. Open the app and go to the "Routines" tab
2. Tap the "+" button in the top-right corner
3. Enter routine details:
• Name: Give your routine a descriptive name (e.g., "Morning HIIT")
• Sets: Number of work/rest cycles (1-99)
• Prepare: Get-ready countdown before workout starts (0-60 seconds)
• Work Duration: Active exercise time (minutes and seconds)
• Rest Duration: Recovery time between sets (minutes and seconds)
• Color: Choose a theme color for your routine

Step 2: Save Your Routine

1. Review the summary showing total workout time
2. Tap "Save" to create your routine
3. Your routine appears in the main list

Example Routines

⏱️Using the Timer

Starting a Workout

1. Tap a routine from your list
2. Timer screen opens showing:
   • Large countdown display
   • Current interval type (GET READY/WORK/REST)
   • Set progress (e.g., "WORK 1/8")
   • Total remaining time
   • Animated gradient background

Timer Controls

Visual Indicators

• Green gradient: Work intervals
• Blue gradient: Rest intervals
• Yellow gradient: Preparation phase
• Gray gradient: Paused state

🔊Audio Features

Voice Announcements

• "Get Ready": Announced when workout starts
• "Go": Announced at start of work intervals
• "Rest": Announced at start of rest intervals
• "Great Work": Announced when workout completes

Sound Effects

• Countdown beeps: Last 5 seconds of each interval
• Sound effects: Interval transitions and completion
• Haptic feedback: Vibration cues for transitions

📊Workout History

Viewing Your Progress

1. Go to "History" tab to see completed workouts
2. Calendar view shows workout days with colored dots
3. Tap a date to see workout details for that day
4. Session details include:
   • Routine name and color
   • Completion status
   • Sets completed vs total sets
   • Total workout duration
   • Date and time

Understanding History Data

• Completed workouts: Sessions finished to the end
• Partial workouts: Sessions stopped early (still tracked)
• Daily summaries: Multiple workouts per day grouped together
• Monthly overview: Scroll between months to see long-term progress

⚙️Settings & Customization

Audio & Feedback Settings

Preferences

• Notifications: Enable workout completion notifications
• Keep Screen On: Prevents screen from sleeping during workouts

Premium Features

🎵Background Mode

Working Out with Music

1. Start your music app (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
2. Launch Interval Timer and start workout
3. Music continues playing with timer audio cues
4. Voice announcements speak over music at appropriate times
5. App works in background when you switch to music app

Background Notifications

• Workout completion alerts when app is backgrounded
• Timer continues running accurately in background
• Audio cues continue even with screen off
• Return to app to see current timer status

🔧Troubleshooting

Timer Issues

Audio Issues

Purchase Issues

💡Tips & Best Practices

Workout Preparation

• Test your routine with shorter intervals first
• Prepare your space before starting timer
• Have water nearby for hydration breaks
• Set phone to Do Not Disturb to avoid interruptions

Effective Interval Training

• Warm up before high-intensity intervals
• Focus on form over speed during work periods
• Use rest periods for active recovery (light movement)
• Cool down after completing workout

App Usage Tips

• Create multiple routines for different workout types
• Use descriptive names to quickly find routines
• Color-code routines by intensity or body part
• Check history regularly to track progress
• Adjust intervals based on fitness improvements

📞Getting More Help

In-App Support

• Settings → Help: Opens this comprehensive guide
• Settings → Rate App: Leave feedback and reviews
• App Store reviews: Share your experience with others

Contact Support

• Website: cce3d.net
• Email: app[at]cce3d.com
• App Store: Report issues through App Store app
• General feedback: Use "Rate App" to leave reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

📋Quick Reference

Essential Controls

• Create Routine: Routines tab → + button
• Start Workout: Tap any routine from list
• Pause/Resume: Center button during workout
• Skip Interval: Left/right arrow buttons
• Exit Workout: X button (with confirmation)
• View History: History tab → tap any date
• Adjust Settings: Settings tab → various options

Default Settings

• Voice Announcements: ON
• Sound Effects: ON
• Haptic Feedback: ON
• Countdown Beeps: ON
• Keep Screen On: ON
• Notifications: Based on iOS permission