The Story Behind Go Exercise Timer

I built Go Exercise Timer because I couldn’t find a timer that matched the way I actually train and rehab. I wanted something honest: open the page, set two or three fields, hit Start, and hear clear sound cues. No account. No tracking. No clutter. A simple rehab interval timer that respected my attention.

It started with a personal need

Rehab demands consistency more than intensity. I needed a tool that lowered friction on bad days and disappeared on good days. Apps I tried added steps I didn’t need—sign‑ups, ads, complex templates—so I avoided sessions I would have completed if the timer had been simpler.

I wrote down what I actually use:

Named intervals with colors so I see the current move at a glance.
A global Rest so I can adjust recovery once and apply it everywhere.
Short set‑end cues and a distinct exercise‑end sound for clean phase boundaries.
A My List button so I can save and reuse routines without an account.

Go Exercise Timer came from that list. I shipped the smallest version that felt trustworthy and fast in a browser.

Building a simple, honest tool

I optimize for three things: speed, clarity, and control.

Speed: The tool loads in the browser, not from an app store. I open a link and I’m at Setup. I start training in seconds.
Clarity: The UI uses large text, clear color, a circular timer ring, and “Up Next” context. I can train with a quick glance.
Control: I can pick preset tones or record my own voice cues. If a voice clip is longer than my Rest, the tool warns me to adjust it.

I keep my promises small and concrete. It’s an online rehab tool that does timers well. It doesn’t manage your identity or sell your data. Your lists live in your browser; when you clear storage, they’re gone.

The advanced bits are still simple: sound presets for short pings vs distinct finishes, optional voice recording, and one‑click share links for friends. I don’t add features unless they reduce friction or improve consistency.

What’s next for Go Exercise Timer

I improve the tool in small, safe steps. Here’s how I think about upcoming work:

Better templates: I’ll add more one‑click routines you can load without login—beginner strength, mobility ladders, and easy cardio blocks.
Subtle sound refinements: I’ll keep presets distinct but calm. Neighbors and shared spaces matter.
Accessibility polishing: I’ll continue to improve focus states, contrast, and touch targets so you can train comfortably on any device.

When I explore bigger ideas, I keep the north star the same: a lightweight, privacy‑first timer that helps you show up tomorrow.

How I use it day to day

I save two or three routines to My List—one rehab‑focused, one light cardio, and one skill block. I pin the link to my home screen. I take my phone off silent. I start, listen for cues, and breathe through rests. I write a single line after each session. That’s it. The tool stays quiet so I can train.

If you want to start fast, try one of these:

Start a session now

Open the tool, add two moves, set a Rest, and hit Start. Save it to My List so tomorrow is one click away.

👉 Try Go Exercise Timer — Free online rehab interval timer: /tools/timer