Tabata training was introduced by Japanese scientist Dr. Izumi Tabata and a group of researchers from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo, but has grown to become an extremely popular and beneficial variation of HIIT. Tabata HIIT workouts are done in groups of four minute workouts, but those four minutes are going to seem like the longest four minutes of your life, at the best personal trainer Level 9 HIIT workouts or on your own.
Best Workout Method for Fast Results
If you’re new to the time-saving and incredibly effective HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training here’s what you need to know:
The HIIT fat burning exercise method consists of fast, quick, bursts of exercises, followed by shorter active recovery periods. HIIT has become incredibly popular for one specific reason- IT WORKS and IT WORKS FAST! HIIT Training is designed to help you burn more fat and calories within a shorter period of time than traditional workouts or cardio running HIIT workout sessions. While there are many different types of interval workouts and HIIT pyramid sessions, to and the combinations are endless.
What you’ll need for this Tabata HIIT session:
All you really need is a positive, motivating and energetic attitude. Get read for an extremely quick, high endurance workout. The great news is that it will be over in only 20 minutes!
How it works:
Step 1: 5 min warm up (Jog, jumping jacks, jump rope,etc)
Sept 2: 20 seconds of push-ups
Step 3: 10 seconds of rest
Step 4: Repeat a total of 8 rounds
Step 5: 20 seconds of squats
Step 6: 10 seconds of rest
Step 7: Repeat a total of 8 rounds
Step 8: 20 seconds of sit ups
Step 9: 10 seconds of rest
Step 10: Repeat a total of 8 rounds
Step 11: 20 seconds of plank
Step 12: 10 seconds of rest
Step 13: Repeat a total of 8 rounds
Total: 20 mins
Tabata HIIT consists of working out hard for 20 seconds, followed by a 10 second recovery period, repeating each eight times. You can create your own variation based on which workouts you like best. For example, you can add in weights while doing your squats, or use a kettle-bell, etc. The key factor to this Tabata HIIT Workout is that you work out at an extremely quick and constant speed when doing your 20 second intervals. HIIT Workouts, including Tabata, help increase both your aerobic and anaerobic endurance.
This is a great workout if you are running short on time. So, from now on you can’t ever use time as an excuse, because there is always time for Tabata!
To learn more about HIIT Workouts speak with a Level 9 Long Beach HIIT personal trainer and try a free Tabata HIIT session to begin your personal fitness journey today!
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