90 second timer
A free 90 second timer, or one minute thirty, ready the moment the page opens. Phone timers make you dial minutes and seconds separately; here the length is preset and a single key starts it. Also searched as 90 sec timer, 1 minute 30 second timer, 1.5 minute timer.
What 90 seconds is for
- The 90-second rule. When a strong emotion hits, start the timer and simply breathe until it rings. Most of the physical surge has passed by then, and you can decide what to do with a clearer head.
- Rest between sets. Ninety seconds suits moderate-weight sets of 8 to 12 reps. Tick Repeat and the next rest starts itself. The workout timer page has a full rest table.
- Microwave popcorn checks. Most bags finish between 2 and 4 minutes, but listening from 90 seconds on catches the slowing pops before anything burns.
- Speed rounds with room to think. Ninety seconds suits drawing games and team charades better than a bare minute.
- Steeping a strong green tea. Sencha at a cooler temperature is often best at 60 to 90 seconds. The tea timer lists other types.
Repeat for intervals
Tick Repeat to run 90-second rounds back to back, with a second or so of alarm between them. For uneven work and rest lengths, see the interval timer, which explains how to count beeps on a shorter base.
Nearby lengths
Down a step is the 60 second timer; up a step is the 2 minute timer. To record how long something actually took, use the stopwatch instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 90-second rule?
Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor described the chemical surge of an emotion as lasting about 90 seconds. The idea is to notice the feeling and wait it out before acting; staying upset beyond that is a choice to keep replaying the thought.
Is 90 seconds enough rest between sets?
For moderate loads, 60 to 90 seconds is a common hypertrophy range. Heavy, low-rep strength sets usually need two to five minutes.
How do I set 1 minute 30 seconds by hand on another page?
Click the digits, type 1 in the minutes box and 30 in the seconds box, then press Enter. Or add ?m=1&s=30 to any timer page's address.
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