About the EMOM Timer
This EMOM timer runs “every minute on the minute” workouts in your browser: a beep starts each interval, you complete the set reps, and whatever time is left in that minute is your rest. Switch to AMRAP mode (“as many rounds as possible”) for a single running clock with a round counter you tap each time you finish a round.
It suits CrossFit WODs, kettlebell and barbell complexes, calisthenics and conditioning circuits. Interval length is adjustable, so you can run classic 1-minute EMOMs, E2MOMs (every 2 minutes) for heavier sets, or 30-second intervals for fast finishers.
The planner below the timer shows how many rounds and total reps the workout contains and, if you enter roughly how long each rep takes, how much rest you will get per interval — a quick way to check that a workout is challenging but sustainable before you start.
With the default inputs, the rounds is 12. Change any value above to recalculate instantly.
How to use the emom timer
- 1Choose EMOM or AMRAP.
- 2Set the workout length, and for EMOM the interval length (60 s is standard).
- 3Enter reps per round and, optionally, how long each rep takes you.
- 4Press Start: do your reps when the interval beeps and rest until the next beep.
- 5In AMRAP mode, tap “+1 round” each time you finish a round to keep score.
Formula and method
In an EMOM, a new round starts at the top of every interval regardless of how fast you finish, so the number of rounds is simply the workout length divided by the interval length (any leftover seconds are ignored). Total reps are rounds × reps per round, and the rest you earn each interval is the interval minus the time it takes to complete your reps.
In an AMRAP the clock runs continuously and you repeat the round as many times as you can. The estimate divides the total time by the time one round takes at your rep pace. Both estimates assume a constant pace; in practice reps slow down as fatigue builds, so treat the work-time figures as a best case.
- interval
- Length of each EMOM interval (60 s for a classic EMOM)
- sec/rep
- Average time per rep, including transitions
- reps
- Reps in one round
Worked examples
12-minute EMOM, 10 reps at 3 s each
12 minutes of 60-second intervals is 12 rounds and 120 reps. Ten reps at 3 s take 30 s, leaving 30 s of rest every minute — a 50/50 work-to-rest split.
E2MOM for 20 minutes, 5 heavy reps at 6 s
Every 2 minutes for 20 minutes gives 10 rounds of 5 reps (50 total). Each set takes about 30 s, leaving 90 s of rest, so you work 25% of the time.
15-minute AMRAP, 20 reps per round at 2.5 s
One round of 20 reps at 2.5 s takes 50 s. A 900 s AMRAP therefore allows about 18 rounds, or 360 reps, if you could hold that pace with no slowing.
Frequently asked questions
What does EMOM mean?+
EMOM stands for “every minute on the minute”. At the start of each minute you perform a set number of reps, and the time left before the next minute is your rest. The faster you work, the more rest you get.
What is the difference between EMOM and AMRAP?+
An EMOM fixes the work per interval and lets rest vary; an AMRAP fixes the total time and asks you to complete as many rounds as possible, resting only when you choose. EMOMs control pacing; AMRAPs test how hard you can push.
How many reps should I do in an EMOM?+
Pick a number you can finish in roughly 30–45 seconds, leaving 15–30 seconds of rest. If you cannot finish the reps inside the minute in later rounds, reduce the reps or switch to an E2MOM (every 2 minutes).
What is an E2MOM or E90?+
An E2MOM starts a new round every 2 minutes and an E90 every 90 seconds. Longer intervals suit heavy strength sets or longer complexes. Set the interval length to 120 or 90 seconds to run them with this timer.
How long should an EMOM workout be?+
Most EMOMs last 10–20 minutes. Short 6–10 minute EMOMs work well for skill or strength practice, while 20–30 minute EMOMs, often alternating movements each minute, are used for conditioning.