With this interval timer you can apply the Tabata technique, in which you must take into account the sets, rest time and work time. Which means that it would apply to high intensity exercises in general, and why not other techniques that make use of micro breaks.

The Tabata technique discovered by Dr. Izumi Tabata in Tokyo gives you maximum benefits in a short period of time.

Benefits:
- Burns fat! Tabata raises your metabolism (ideal for morning workouts).
- It's fast! You get the same benefits of prolonged workouts in less time.
- It's versatile! You can do weight lifting or light aerobic exercise or anything in between. Do the exercises that are right for you, but do them!
- It's proven! It really works, this technique has been extensively researched and is becoming popular because people are getting results!

Tips:
- Do Tabata Training in the morning to speed up your metabolism and burn more fat throughout the day.
- Alternative exercises if you want to give your workout variety. For example, maybe do squats in work period 1, and then in work period 2 do lunges and alternate between the two.
- If you're new, start slow. Treat your first Tabata workouts as conditioning practice.

Basic way to work the tempos:
- Work for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds and repeat this 8 times.
- Interval Timer 20 Second / 10 Second Rest
- Interval Timer 30 Second / 10 Second Rest
- Interval Timer 40 Second / 20 Second Rest