# Tempo Training

> Strength training tempo and rep counter with custom exercise phase timing. (iPhone/iPad app by Marco Sowa-Israel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-training/id1524460212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marco Sowa-Israel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794831962)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-training/id1524460212/reviews.md

## What is Tempo Training?

We wanted to create this app as intuitive as possible. We want you to be able to focus on your workout and not bother with counting or anything else.
How to:
First: Set your Tempo.
You have four numbers/counts. They are always in the same order.
1.	Eccentric/DOWN - you lowering the weight e.g. Squat from standing to the bottom.
2.	Bottom/HOLD - you pausing at your lowest position.
3.	Concentric/UP - you standing up with the weight. 
4.	Top/HOLD - you fully extended/standing with the weight.

Second: Set where you want to start the movement.
In a Squat or a Bench Press you start from a standing or extended position.
Therefore your counts will start with the „DOWN" command.
In a Deadlift or Pull up you have to lift the weight or pull yourself up first!
Therefore your counts will start with the „UP" command.
The starting phase number will be highlighted in green.

Third: Set your Sets/Reps/Rest
Here you will see the time under tension for each set and for the total workout.
That’s it! Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Pro Tips: 
„SKIP“
if you don’t manage to fulfill your reps in a set, just hit „SKIP“ and the set ist done. The „Rest Time“ you set before will automatically start after hitting „SKIP“. On the Pause screen you will see your actual set and reps.

Varying Reps in a workout
Let’s say you don’t want to do the classic 5 x 12 Reps. 
Something more fancy like 7 - 11 - 15 - 11- 7 Reps.
Just set your Reps to „15“ your highest rep number of the workout and then just „SKIP“ every set after you did your target reps.

Acoustic and optic output:
Mute or don’t mute ;-)
You will hear the commands like this:
DOWN and UP with up to three seconds will be seen or heard as DOWN-DOWN-DOWN or UP-UP-UP.
From a four second count it will be like this:
DONW - 2 - 3 - 4  or  UP - 2 - 3 - 4
The „HOLDs“ either BOTTOM or TOP will always be just seen or heard as „HOLD“ no matter how long you want to hold.

## Key features

- Customizable tempo for exercise phases
- Set eccentric, bottom hold, concentric, and top hold times
- Track sets and reps
- Acoustic and visual command cues
- Skip sets functionality
- Varying rep schemes

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-training/id1524460212/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Awesome 😃

*2025-07-04*

Just what I was looking for! I have a request though: could you please change up up / down down / hold hold to: up-and / down-and / hold-and?
Also for the 3 sec. Count please use the two-three?
It sounds so weird to repeat the command multiple times 😬

### 1/5 — Poor

*2024-02-21*

Sound doesn’t work

### 5/5 — Super Unterstützung im Training

*2021-02-02*

Die App ist super leicht zu bedienen und hilft mir sehr meine Tempo Sätze auch wirklich im vorgegebenen Tempo auszuführen. Sowohl beim Squat, als auch durch die auditiven Ansagen bei allen anderen Übungen. 
Die App ist ein muss für alle Freunde des Krafttrainings - und auch eine mega Unterstützung für das Training zuhause!

### 5/5 — Absolute Empfehlung

*2020-12-20*

Eine sehr gute App, um sein Training zu optimieren!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Tempo Training

### What is Tempo Training?

Tempo Training is a strength training app designed to help users control the tempo of their exercises. It allows you to set specific durations for each phase of a lift, such as the eccentric (lowering) and concentric (lifting) parts.

### How does Tempo Training work?

You set your desired tempo by inputting counts for the eccentric, bottom hold, concentric, and top hold phases. The app then provides audio and visual cues to guide you through each repetition, ensuring you maintain the programmed tempo.

### Can I customize the starting phase of an exercise in Tempo Training?

Yes, you can set whether an exercise starts with the 'DOWN' command (e.g., Squat) or the 'UP' command (e.g., Deadlift). The starting phase is highlighted in green for clarity.

### Does Tempo Training support varying rep schemes?

Yes, Tempo Training allows for varying rep schemes. You can set the highest rep number for a workout and then use the 'SKIP' function to end sets early if you don't reach the maximum planned reps.

### What is the cost of Tempo Training?

Tempo Training is a paid app, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Is Tempo Training available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Tempo Training is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is Tempo Training updated?

The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on January 19, 2021. The app was initially released on December 2, 2020, suggesting updates may occur periodically.

### Does Tempo Training have ads?

No, Tempo Training does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, and the provided data indicates it is ad-free.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2021-01-19

Minor fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2020-12-03

Minor fixes

### 1.0 — 2020-12-02

No release notes.

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