Tabata Training - Can it help with weight loss?

You’ve probably been heard the word ‘Tabata’ by now (and if you haven’t you will!). So what exactly is this hot new fitness trend and why you should care about it?

What is ‘Tabata’?

The term ‘Tabata’ was coined after the Japanese researcher Dr. Izumi Tabata, who compared the effectiveness of short, very high intensity training (bursts of maximal effort for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds of recovery, repeated for 4 minutes in total) to a traditional 60-minute aerobic workout.

Who should do it?

Anyone looking to amp up their fitness level, maximize their cardio time and burn more calories and blast off more fat in way less time.

How can I try it?

Tabata protocol can be done with almost any method of exercise, so long as you can reach that maximum intensity point quickly (for example, its tough to do Tabata on a treadmill because the machine takes awhile to adjust up and down and your intervals are so quick). Some great moves to try Tabata with include: squat jumps, burpees, jumping rope or mountain climbers.

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