Tabata - It's Amazing!

JensLogin
JensLogin Posts: 74
edited September 21 in Fitness and Exercise
I have started to do Tabata circuits with my instructor and can't believe the results I'm getting. While I am not trying to lose weight, I can still see results in my endurance level, core strength and overall conditioning. These circuits are not for the weak and weary, but you can build up and do several circuits.

I travel a lot for my job and I can still do these circuits in the hotel gym or even in my room. I just bought a Gymboss to help keep my time for the circuits. It's great!

If you haven't tried it, check it out!

I'd love to hear from any others that are familiar with Tabata.

Thank you!

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  • rnroadrunner
    rnroadrunner Posts: 402 Member
    can you post a link for Tabata?
  • JensLogin
    JensLogin Posts: 74
    This is just one site that has information on Tabata. It's a good place to start, but there is much more information out there if it sounds interesting to you!

    www.squidoo.com/tabatatraining
  • hroush
    hroush Posts: 2,073 Member
    I do a cycling class and I have started to implement something similar to these in my sets.

    Another workout that I love to do, which would works also uses the same idea, is to go around a weight lifting circuit in a gym. Start at the first machine and set it for the weight you think you can get 12 reps in. It doesn't matter if you actually do 12, but get as close as you can. If you chose too light of a weight, remember to increase it next time. As soon as you are done with that, move on to the next machine and do that one. Once you have completed the circuit, you feel exhausted because your entire body has been worked. I have tried to go around twice a couple times, but you get even more tired very quickly.
  • balfonso
    balfonso Posts: 370 Member
    I love Tabata training. It's brilliant. I feel I'm getting more out of it than a long haul workout at the gym, but I need to get a HRM so I definitely know how much I'm burning!
  • swopeswick
    swopeswick Posts: 43 Member
    OK, so I read through that entire website and I am very intrigued! Thanks for the information!!!

    I have a question... do you just do the 6 minutes and then call it a day, or do you do other exercises in addition to this?

    Everything I have read lately has been talking about teh benefits of HIIT training, which this qualifies as. For the past month or so, I have incorporated HIIT into my program once per week. I really want to shed the last 5 or 10 lbs of fat and start getting roned up, but it has been challenging. This sounds like a perfect thing to add to my program. I was considering P90X, but hate the thought of putting out the $120.

    Do you have any particular sequences that you've tried that have worked best?

    Thanks again for the info... this was very helpful!
  • JensLogin
    JensLogin Posts: 74
    Hi Swope!

    I'm so glad this information was useful to you. I actually do several different exercises in this format (combo of body weight, barbell and hand weights), for a total time of about 20 minutes, specifically Tabata format. Just starting out, some folks may not do this many circuits, but can certainly work up to this over time!

    I do the Tabata circuit as a part of my overall workout routine. I do additional cardio,weights or circuits, depending on the day of the week. This is just me though. Some may find Tabata is sufficient for them alone. I personally enjoy pushing myself a bit more.

    Give this a try - perhaps this will be just what you needed for those last 5 pounds!

    Good luck to you!!
  • swopeswick
    swopeswick Posts: 43 Member
    OK... I am going to give it a shot. I like the idea of the sprints and also the squat thrust push-up and the squat thrust push-up into a military barbell press... they all look grueling!

    Thanks again!
  • animatedbecca
    animatedbecca Posts: 203
    Bumping for looking into more later! Heard about Tabata on "The Doctors". Looks amazing but want to learn more :)
  • JudyArazoza
    JudyArazoza Posts: 13
    With my clients I have had success doing 8 rounds of 8 Tabata sets at 20 seconds max effort and 10 seconds rest. Some rounds the same exercise is repeated for all. and for others, two exercises are alternated.

    8 x 8 cycles of 20 seconds hard/ 10 seconds rest with a 1 minute or 90 second rest in between.

    A good warm up and stretch are important.
  • animatedbecca
    animatedbecca Posts: 203
    Does MFP have any data on calories burned using this method?
  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    Thanks and a big BUMP!
  • Dragonfly11
    Dragonfly11 Posts: 672 Member
    bump for later~
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