MC-Timer

Simple Set-up

The workout details are fully customizable. You can, but you don't have to:

• define any number of repeated sets of "music" and "pause" phases;
• insert special sets without music to create longer pauses;
• create a longer start delay in the same way: set "0" seconds "music", and however many seconds "pause".
• reorder the sets as you see fit;
• define a list of exercise names to be shown;
• choose all the songs that will be played;
• use the playlist as is or randomize it;
• select whether you want to skip to the next song for each set;
• play tracks from the beginning or from the middle.

Play Your Music

You can use any combination of these options to define your playlist:

• select a curated Apple Music playlist (2);
• pick individual songs from Apple Music (2);
• use a playlist from your (iTunes) music library (3);
• pick individual songs from your music library (3);
• or, if you wish, you can turn off music playback.

Alerts!!!

• Optionally, use countdown beeps or just a single warning beep;
• pick a fun alert sound to play at the start of each music phase;
• select from 62 custom sounds: bells, horns, special effects, Science Fiction and cute animals;
• pick a different alert sound to play at the end of each music phase;
• pick a third alert sound to play at the very end of the session;
• use a random alert sound for any of these three;
• decide not to use any alert sounds.

New: Exercise List

Optionally, you can:

• define a list of exercise names that will be shown during playback;
• use the list as is or in a randomized order.

Geeky Details

• Each set consists of a "music" phase and a "pause" phase, optionally repeated multiple times.
• Music and pause times are entered in seconds.
• Unless you defined a specific start delay, your session will start with a 5-second countdown step.
• A complete session always ends at its last music phase, i.e. the very last pause is skipped.
• When you mark a workout as a favourite, it will be listed at the top of the list.
• MC-Timer accurately times your workout; unlike other apps, there are no timing errors that accumulate as the session progresses.
• The counters/timers in the playback view can be tapped to toggle between counting up or down.
• The shuffle mode randomises the order in which songs are played. That is to say: songs will not be repeated until all songs in the playlist have been played.
• You can adjust the volume of the beep and alert sounds relative to the volume of the music.
• You can override the default system-wide appearance and always use the app in its dark or light appearance.

No Hidden Costs

Also worth noting are:

• no ads; this is not a free app;
• no subscription pricing for the app;
• no in-app purchases to unlock features;
• no rating prompts;
• no pestering about app reviews;
• no collection of user information;
• no embedded analytics;
• no integration with "social" networks;
• no addictive gamification;
• no claims to find your lost keys.

Known Issues

• You need music on your device or a subscription to Apple Music to be able to play music;
• on Apple TV, only songs from Apple Music can be played (this is a platform limitation);
• while you can use the music controls on the lock screen or in the notification centre to skip to the next song, you cannot use these to start or stop MC-Timer;
• you cannot burn a lot of calories by reading this.

7-Min Workout

For the well-known 7-Minute Workout, create a session with:

• 12 repeats,
• 30 seconds music, and
• 5 seconds pause.

1. Jumping Jacks,
2. Wall sit,
3. Push-ups,
4. Abdominal crunches,
5. Step-up onto chair,
6. Squats,
7. Triceps dips on chair,
8. Plank,
9. High knees running in place,
10. Lunges,
11. Push-up and rotation,
12. Side plank.