Everything You Should Know About Tabata
February 22, 2019
Karolina Gawlak- Marketing Intern/ Member Services Manager
What is Tabata?
Tabata is a form of interval training that falls under the umbrella of HIIT exercise (high-intensity interval training). Tabata is normally a 20 minute workout, but the level of intensity means it pushes your body extremely hard. You’ll want to complete 4 minute circuits for 20 minutes—5 total rounds. Tabata uses a massive range of exercises, from running and cycling to squats or burpees.
History:
Tabata is one of the newer forms of exercise that was developed by a doctor from Japan, Dr. Izumi Tabata. He was studying the science behind exercise and decided to carry out a study, focusing on interval training. This program went on for 6 weeks with different routines each day.
Benefits:
Tabata improves your stamina, increases metabolic rate and fat loss, and muscle tissue retention. During your exercise, you’ll improve your aerobic and anaerobic threshold, by learning how to breathe correctly. Your body requires more oxygen when you work out, and the anaerobic capacity refers to the maximum amount of energy your body can produce without oxygen. Also, high-intensity interval training increases our metabolic rate by almost 15 times the basal metabolic rate (BMR). This allows you to burn calories a lot faster and your body will increase your BMR and torch fat for hours after the workout, making it very beneficial.
Example of an At-Home Tabata Workout:
High intensity cardio:
- Mountain climbers
- Burpees
- Jumping jacks
- High knees
- Jump squats
- Jump Lunges
- Butt Kicks
- Jump Rope
One minute of rest in between each exercise.
Why You Should Get Certified:
Getting Tabata certified will help you to be able to inspire true change in your clients as well as help them achieve their weight loss and fitness goals. If any of this sounds interesting to you, we have a great Tabata GX Certification course coming up this weekend! Sign up today!