WISH I HAD KNOWN ABOUT TABATA
Tabata training is a high intensity interval workout that lasts for a total of 4 minutes. To do this workout you start by selecting an exercise e.g. squats, jumping jacks, push ups, you do this exercise at a high intensity for 20 seconds, then you rest for 10 seconds and repeat this for 8 rounds. Depending on your time constraints and fitness level you can select another exercise and do the workout again. Example below:
Squats x 8 rounds
Jumping jacks x 8 rounds
Push ups x 8 rounds
Total time = 12 minutes (3 x 4 minute rounds)
The benefits:
Improves your fitness
Burns fat, raising your heart rate and metabolism quickly
If your time poor this is a perfect workout as its quick and easy
You can tailor it to suit your exercise routine, resistance training, cardio, boxing or core
Give it a go outdoors or in the comfort of your own home! I found it helpful using a Tabata timer app and you can download it for free in the app store.
