Enough with the science stuff, how do you perform Tabata Intervals?
Tabata Intervals consist of 20 seconds of maximum intensity exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest. This is then repeated 8 times – a total of 4 minutes. This begs the question: How effective can this routine be in just 4 minutes? The answer is that Tabata Intervals are very effective in fat loss and anaerobic capacity. They also work well for athletes training in mixed martial arts, boxing and sports such as soccer and rugby which have short bursts of maximum exertion. The intervals can be applied to any form of exercise, the most obvious of which is simple and to the point interval sprinting. They also work well as part of a ‘circuit’ of 4 or 5 Tabata Intervals. Sample Tabata Intervals Tabata Intervals are brutal and should be performed no more than twice a week, allowing your muscles time to recover. Routine 1: * Front Squats * Rowing Sprints * Jump Rope * Burpees Perform each exercise for a total of 4 minutes using the Tabata protocols. The total workout time for this is just 16
