diff --git a/grip.py b/grip.py
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+import time
+
+def countdown(seconds):
+    print(f"Hold your grip for {seconds} seconds!")
+    for remaining in range(seconds, 0, -1):
+        mins, secs = divmod(remaining, 60)
+        print(f"{mins:02}:{secs:02}", end="\r")  # overwrite the same line
+        time.sleep(1)
+    print("\nTime’s up! Relax your grip.")
+
+countdown(60)
+