Printable Tabata Workout:Fat-Blasting, Full-Body Tabata Workout

Here is an interesting variation of the traditional Tabata workout. Whilst repeating the 8 intervals of 20s of maximum efforts, the author proposes to add a 2nd Tabata workout (without any materials) and then to add core exercices (plank). There is a PDF downloadable (http://media.onsugar.com/files/docs/Tabata_Workout.pdf)

Is it possible to perform real Tabata session with appropriate intensity? Let's try!

Full article: http://www.fitsugar.com/Printable-Tabata-Workout-23498981 

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Interval Training offers increased fat loss with shorter workouts

This article emphasizes once again the numerous advantages of HIT compared to classic cardio exercices, and of course it mentions the Tabata training.

Link:

http://www.naturalnews.com/036545_interval_training_fat_loss_workouts.html#ixzz21XGAlDWN

Extract:

Regardless of the finer details, the general concept of Interval Training has been proven to be more efficient at overall fitness and endurance of both professional athletes and the general public. A study was conducted by J. L. Talanian et al, Dept. of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph in Canada, on women between 22 and 65 years old. It was shown that two weeks of High Intensity Interval Training increased fat oxidation by 36 percent and these results did not depend on the fitness level of the subjects before starting the study.

 

Discussing Tabata on RADIO

This 13mn interview discusses the following points about Tabata:
http://www.womensradio.com/2012/07/tabata-training-full-body-workout-in-4-minutes/

■What exactly is Tabata training? And why the heck is it called “Tabata” anyway?
■ Can Tabata training really deliver results in just 4 minutes?
■ Who is Tabata training for? Are there people who shouldn’t be doing it?
■ What are some of Tamara’s favorite Tabata exercises and why?

Working out with the Marines with Tabata

HIIT, Tabata training have become more and more popular in army & Marines training. In this article, the writer describes a 3 legs Tabata training based on potential "real" situation.

http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2012/06/the_few_the_proud_the_fit_work.html

Extract:

"Like the PFT, our test consisted of three parts: running, lifting, and leaping. Unlike the PFT, though, Burke's workout was modeled on Tabata protocol, meaning it was divided into short rounds of concentrated effort, with the briefest of breaks.

Round one played to my strengths. Carrying rifles, we sprinted back and forth across a 25-yard field, dropping to our stomachs every 20 seconds, repeating that cycle 8 times. "