Tabata Workouts 101
Tabata, pronounced tah-BAH-tah, it taking the fitness world by storm. Tabata is similar to HIIT, high intensity interval training; a type of physical training in which you put yourself through short bursts of extremely high intensity exercise followed by periods or rest.
The Tabata workout is actually much more intense than a session of HIIT and is very specific in the timing of intervals which yield a 4 minute total workout time.
Tabata training is one of the most effective exercise programs in existence. It delivers some amazing results in a very short amount of time, making it PERFECT for the busy person on the go who wants to keep fit. If you want to learn how to start working out using Tabata, this multimedia course with books, articles, flashcards, trackers and more can help. You will also get information on safe and effective weight loss, Tabata-related product reviews and more.
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Welcome to the course. You are about to transform your body and health 20 seconds at a time with the help of Tabata-style workouts.
That’s right, only 20 seconds! Your body can only perform at its absolute best for a short time, and Tabata training takes account of this. ‘
Each timed workout interval takes only 20 seconds! Then you rest for 10. That is one round. This means in 4 minutes, you will complete a total of 8 rounds. Then you get to rest for 2 to 4 minutes, and start a new set of 8 rounds with a new exercise.
That’s right, 20 seconds on, 10 seconds of rest, 2 to 4 minutes of rest at the end of each round. It REALLY is that easy.
All you need is a stopwatch to help you. or, you can follow along with the video provided, to do the timings correctly without looking at your timer or clock too much.
You might wonder just how much of a workout you can get in only 4 minutes, but the truth is that studies have shown that 4 10 minute workout sessions can be just as effective as 40 minutes in 1 long session.
Tabata works under the same principles, giving your body short, sharp bursts of movement like an exercise sprint rather than endless repetitions. In this way you can work out any time, nearly anywhere, depending on what exercises you choose.
Best of all, work at your own pace. Start with 1 round of 20 and work your way up. Or do 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, of various moves, or a whole body workout and gradually work your way up to the full 8 rounds per exercise. It is up to YOU.
So, let’s get started by meeting the instructors, going over a few simple ground rules for the course and how stay safe, and grabbing your downloads to organize on your computer and print out to use during the course.
Carolyn Stone is the author of more than 100 health and wellness-related titles.
Ashleen and Alanna Stone are part of a new generation of health writers and bloggers. They are the authors of more than half a dozen health titles.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this publication is not intended as medical advice, it is for informational purposes only.
The exercise routine described in this publication is of a very intense nature, so it is very important to get clearance from a doctor before starting this or any intense form of exercise, or any exercise for that matter.
