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      Stretching timer for timed holds

      The reason to time a stretch is that thirty seconds feels like ninety when you are in it. Almost everybody comes out early without a clock, which is why held stretches usually get shorter over a session rather than longer.

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      The short answer

      Thirty to sixty seconds is the usual hold for a static stretch, repeated two to four times per side. Time it rather than counting: an untimed hold gets shorter as the session goes on, because your sense of the duration is affected by exactly the discomfort you are trying to work through.

      How to use it

      Three steps to a timer on the wall

      1. Step 1: Choose a time

        Pick a preset or set your own. The timer remembers what you used last on this device.

      2. Step 2: Press start

        Start the timer, then press F or the fullscreen button to fill the screen.

      3. Step 3: Run the room

        Space pauses, the up arrow adds a minute, R resets. Fullscreen shows the timer alone, with no ads and no navigation.

      Running it well

      Four things worth knowing

      • Set rounds for both sides

        Six stretches done on each side is twelve rounds, not six. Half a mobility session is the commonest way to end up unevenly stiff.

      • Keep the rest short but real

        Ten to fifteen seconds is enough to change position and settle. Longer and the session drifts; shorter and you start the next hold before you have arranged yourself in it.

      • Turn the sound down

        A loud cue defeats the point of the activity. The colour change is enough, and if you are stretching before bed it is the only cue you want.

      • Dynamic before, static after

        Short repeated movements suit a warm-up; long held stretches suit the end of a session. The 20/10 preset is for the first case and the 60/15 for the second.

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      Built to be read from the back row

      A timer that only works on the person running it is not doing the job. The digits scale to the screen, the colour changes before the end, and fullscreen shows nothing else at all.

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      FAQ

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      How long should I hold a stretch?

      Thirty to sixty seconds for a static stretch, repeated two to four times per side. Shorter holds do little; much longer gives diminishing returns within a single session.

      Why time a stretch instead of counting?

      Because discomfort distorts your sense of time. Counted holds get shorter as a session goes on, and almost nobody notices it happening.

      How many rounds do I need for both sides?

      Double your number of stretches. Six stretches on each side is twelve rounds.

      Can I use this for a dynamic warm-up?

      Yes — use short work and short rest, such as 20 seconds on and 10 off. The 20/10 × 16 preset above is set up for exactly that.

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