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Free For Time timer.
Finish the work. Stop the clock.

Choose the complete task before you begin. The clock counts up through your work and rest, and you tap Finish when every planned rep is done.

  • Count-up clock
  • Manual finish
  • Gym-screen mode
  • Shareable workouts

The simple version

The work stays fixed.
Your finish time changes.

Plan 30 goblet squats, 20 push-ups, and 20 rows. Start the clock, complete the whole list in order, rest when needed, and tap Finish after the final rep.

A result such as 8:42 only makes sense beside the exact workout. Keep the exercises, reps, order, and scaling with the time.

FINISHEDALL WORK COMPLETE
08:42
30 goblet squats 20 push-ups 20 rows
Same task · one finish time

Open and train

Choose a free For Time workout.

Start with a ready-made task or define your own. The clock stays out of the way until you finish.

Kettlebell

100 swings For Time

Complete 10 rounds of 10 controlled swings. Rest as needed and stop the clock after rep 100.

100 total reps · one kettlebellStart workout
Garage gym

Squat + push + pull

Finish 30 goblet squats, 20 push-ups, and 20 rows with one manageable weight.

70 total reps · one weightStart workout
Your challenge

Build a For Time workout

Add the complete task to the instructions, choose preparation time, and create a reusable link.

Open-ended clock · your equipmentOpen the builder

Three-step finish

How to run a For Time workout.

The amount of work is decided first. The timer measures how long that complete task takes.

  1. 1
    Define the complete task

    Write the exercises, reps, order, and any planned scaling before the timer begins.

  2. 2
    Start the count-up clock

    Begin after the preparation countdown. Let the clock continue through work, transitions, and rest.

  3. 3
    Tap Finish

    Stop the timer only after the entire planned task is complete, then keep the result with the workout.

Race the plan, not your safety

A useful finish is still controlled.

The clock measures the task. It does not decide your load, technique, or whether the workout is appropriate today.

01

Scale before starting

Choose movements, reps, and load you can complete with sound technique. Write any change into the task before comparing results.

02

Rest when needed

The clock can keep running while you recover. A deliberate pause is better than rushing a rep you cannot control.

03

Keep transitions safe

Arrange equipment before the countdown and leave a clear path between movements. Fast transitions are never worth a hazard.

04

Repeat the same task

Compare finish times only when the work, order, equipment, and movement standards are genuinely alike.

Choose the right clock

For Time, AMRAP, or stopwatch?

For Time keeps the workout instructions attached to an open-ended clock. AMRAP uses a fixed countdown. A plain stopwatch is best when you only need elapsed time and no workout plan.

Quick answers

For Time timer FAQ.

The task, clock, pacing, and setup details people usually need before starting.

What is a For Time workout?

A For Time workout gives you a fixed task to complete. The clock counts up, and the result is your finishing time after all planned work is done.

How is For Time different from AMRAP?

For Time fixes the work and lets finishing time vary. AMRAP fixes the available time and lets completed rounds or reps vary.

Does the timer count up?

Yes. After the optional preparation countdown, the PaceMotive For Time clock counts upward until you tap Finish.

Do I have to work nonstop?

No. Rest when needed to preserve control and technique. The count-up clock keeps running until the task is complete.

Is this For Time timer free?

Yes. You can open the timer and both ready-made For Time workouts on this page without an account.

Can I build my own For Time workout?

Yes. Open the For Time builder to add a title, instructions, equipment, preparation time, and a reusable workout link.

Ready when you are

Set the work.
Earn the finish.

No account required. Start a ready-made challenge or build the task you want to complete.

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