What is Tabata Training?
We all are aware of millions of ways, working out has progressed. We have keto diet, lifting weights etc.
Tabata Training, is a high intensive interval training which involves a series of exercises which last for about four whole minutes.
Tabata program is structured in a way such that it compromises of:
- 20 sec of hard workout
- 10 sec of rest
- 8 rounds to completion
A typical tabata workout may involve the following workouts:
- Push-ups – 4 minutes
- Bodyweight Squats – 4 minutes
- Burpees – 4 minutes
- Mountain Climbers – 4 minutes
You start by doing push-ups, say, with 10 push-ups and gradually increase as you go along. Do push-ups for 20 sec and then rest for 10 sec. Repeat this for next 4 minutes of workout i.e. 8 sets
Next step is bodyweight squats, start squatting with your bodyweight. You can lift light weights if you want or turn it into a high intensity jump squat. Do these for first 20 sec, rest for next 10 sec and repeat this for the next 4 minutes of workout i.e. 8 sets
Burpees are next in line, and you repeat the same the steps, workout hard for 20 sec and rest for 10 sec. Repeat this for mountain climbers too.
Some of the regular tabata workout methods are:
- Burpee
- Pushups
- Lunge
- Kettlebell swing
- Dumbbell swing
- Sprints
- Rowing
Switch up your routine with either of the steps according to your desire.
Tabata training is said to bring most effective resulting since it trains in a way which shows up exercised which affect your core and after conducting various surveys, it is said to be most commonly effective. It is also highly beneficial for the busy folks who cannot devote hours to exercising daily.
The system of working out hard for 20 sec and resting for the next 10 sec is a very useful method which you can observe visible results from. Do try it out.