Tabata for Kids?

In this article, the teacher found "a fun way to keep kids moving".

They use tailored music samples to support the 20s of exercise and 10s of rest.

Is Tabata protocol effective for kids? The metabolism of kids is not adapted for anaerobic exercises but more for endurance. However it is still a good way to make them active.

Extract:

"Driscoll and his brother are now working on a program called Tabata Kids that he thinks could be implemented in schools across the country."

Full article : http://www.wcax.com/story/22440828/vt-teacher-finds-a-fun-way-to-get-kids-moving

WE TRIED THE “SCIENTIFIC 7-MINUTE WORKOUT.” IS IT WORTH THE HYPE

Researchers out of Orlando have developed an interval method that fulfills all basic recommendations for adult exercise — in under seven minutes. Less intense that Tabata but they argue more ideal.

The routine involves the following twelve exercises performed for 30 seconds each with 10-second rest/transition periods before the next move:

1. Jumping jacks
2. Wall sit
3. Push-up
4. Abdominal crunch
5. Step-up onto chair
6. Squat
7. Triceps dip on chair
8. Plank
9. High knees/running in place
10. Lunge
11. Push-up and rotation
12. Side plank

Let's try! What do you think?

Full article here: http://greatist.com/fitness/seven-minute-interval-workout-051313
Original study with pictures : http://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2013/05000/HIGH_INTENSITY_CIRCUIT_TRAINING_USING_BODY_WEIGHT_.5.aspx