How to track rest time between sets without a separate timer
Short answer: start a stopwatch the moment a set ends, and look at it before you start the next one. The easiest way is a workout counter where logging the set also starts the rest timer, so it is one tap instead of two apps.
Why a separate timer app gets in the way
Reviewers of rep counters keep asking for the same thing: "rest timer", and having to switch apps every set. Two apps means two taps, and one of them usually gets forgotten — so you either rest too long or have no idea how long you rested.
A simple way to do it in Ferrovo
- Start a workout and pick today's exercises.
- Finish a set and tap the exercise tile. The reps are added and a rest stopwatch starts in huge numbers.
- Glance at the number while you breathe. Tap NEXT SET when you are ready.
- End the workout. Your average rest is saved with the session.
Make your rest time useful
- Pick a target (for example around 90 seconds) and try to start the next set close to it.
- Compare your average rest across workouts: same reps with less rest means you are getting fitter.
- Tapped too early? Use Undo last and tap again.
FAQ
How long should I rest between sets?
A common starting point is about 1 to 2 minutes for general strength work and shorter for light, high-rep sets. What matters most is resting about the same each time so you can compare workouts.
Does Ferrovo start the rest timer automatically?
Yes. Every time you tap an exercise tile after a set, a rest stopwatch starts in big numbers.
Does it jump to the next set by itself?
No. The stopwatch counts up, and you tap NEXT SET when you feel ready, so you never get rushed into a set.
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