Simple & Sinister Timer

Q: Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android both work. The wake lock keeps your screen on during the workout.

Pavel's bedrock program. 10 sets of 10 one-arm swings on the E30 (5 min), 1 min rest, then 10 Turkish get-ups EMOM alternating L/R (10 min). This timer runs the full protocol automatically with audio cues at every transition — tap Open Timer and it handles the clock. The complete program, progressions, and weight standards are in Simple & Sinister by Pavel Tsatsouline.

Open the timer and tap Start. You'll hear a distinct start beep and the countdown begins immediately — no setup required.

The first block runs 10 sets of 10 one-arm swings, alternating hands, on the E30 clock. A chime fires every 30 seconds — 5 seconds of warning before each new set. Total swing block: 5 minutes.

A 1-minute rest follows, with a clear rest tone to mark the transition. The screen dims to rest-mode color so you can glance at it without reading.

The get-up block runs 10 Turkish get-ups EMOM — alternating L/R, one per minute — for 10 minutes. The timer fires at each minute mark; your job is one clean rep per side per window. A completion fanfare plays when all 16 minutes are done.

What weight should I use?

Pavel's Simple standard for men is a 32 kg kettlebell for swings and 24 kg for get-ups. The Sinister standard is 48 kg and 32 kg respectively. Most people start with 16–24 kg and progress from there. The book gives complete weight and time standards by gender.

Does the timer work offline?

Yes. Iron Timer is a Progressive Web App (PWA). After you open it once, it works without an internet connection. Add it to your home screen and it launches like a native app with no browser UI.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, on any modern smartphone or tablet browser. Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android both work. The wake lock keeps your screen on during the workout so the timer doesn't go dark mid-set.

Can I pause the timer?

Yes. Tap the screen during any active set to pause; tap again to resume. The countdown holds exactly where you left it.

Does this replace the Simple & Sinister book?

No — it handles the clock only. The full program, progressions, warm-up, technique cues, and weight standards are all in Simple & Sinister by Pavel Tsatsouline. The timer is the infrastructure; the book is the program.

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