Here's a Tabata workout to do

ninerbuff
ninerbuff Posts: 49,086 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I really like Tabata Protocol. If you don't know what it is, you basically go "ALL OUT" for 20 seconds on an exercise, then rest for 10 seconds, then repeat that cycle 7 more times for a total of 4 minutes! It sounds easy till you get to the 3rd round and realize that you have 5 rounds to go!!! Again the key is go hard and fast and DON'T stop. Even if you have to barely move, you exert all out effort. It doesn't work if you "kinda" go through it. Go HARD or go HOME!!!

Do 2 rounds of burpees
Do 2 rounds of jump tucks
Do 2 rounds of mountain climbers
Do 2 rounds of jump lunges

Understand this is NOT a program for beginners or intermediates to do. You should be in pretty good condition and not have any joint issues.

Have fun and let me know how it goes.

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  • Cara2Me
    Cara2Me Posts: 60
    Wow, I cannot believe you posted this... I just responded to someone else about their circuit training talking about tabatas!
    LOVE IT
  • KeriD
    KeriD Posts: 324
    Thank you....I'm going to try this!
  • stampede55
    stampede55 Posts: 474
    Wait....did someone just say Tabata??? I think this is the first time I have ever seen this posted here. :drinker:

    Burpees are pure evil. I love them!
  • piccolarj
    piccolarj Posts: 488 Member
    Niner I'll have to try this one. By the way I'm waiting for my personl training!!
  • obrien821
    obrien821 Posts: 215
    This sounds very interesting. I'll have to try it. Thanks for sharing!
  • piccolarj
    piccolarj Posts: 488 Member
    Wait....did someone just say Tabata??? I think this is the first time I have ever seen this posted here. :drinker:

    Burpees are pure evil. I love them!
    And jump tucks are from HELL!!!
  • Cara2Me
    Cara2Me Posts: 60
    You can do ANYTHING as long as you follow the formula. I us the jump rope or rowing machine, do push ups, tricep dips, run laps, high knees or wall jumps. ANYTHING WORKS :)
    Enjoy
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,086 Member
    Wait....did someone just say Tabata??? I think this is the first time I have ever seen this posted here. :drinker:

    Burpees are pure evil. I love them!
    And jump tucks are from HELL!!!
    Wait till you have to do them going full out while gasping for air. And yes you should be gasping for air.
  • stampede55
    stampede55 Posts: 474
    Wait....did someone just say Tabata??? I think this is the first time I have ever seen this posted here. :drinker:

    Burpees are pure evil. I love them!
    And jump tucks are from HELL!!!
    Wait till you have to do them going full out while gasping for air. And yes you should be gasping for air.
    If it doesn't hurt....you're doing it wrong!
  • piccolarj
    piccolarj Posts: 488 Member
    Wait....did someone just say Tabata??? I think this is the first time I have ever seen this posted here. :drinker:

    Burpees are pure evil. I love them!
    And jump tucks are from HELL!!!
    Wait till you have to do them going full out while gasping for air. And yes you should be gasping for air.
    If it doesn't hurt....you're doing it wrong!
    If it hurts and I'm gasping for air that means I'm not in my "FAT BURNING ZONE" and I'm burning muscle!!
    Just kidding I'll let you know if I survive!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,086 Member
    Anyone do it yet? Wanna hear some feed back!
  • oharabears
    oharabears Posts: 85
    FYI--there are several Tabata timer apps available for free smartphone downloads! I use mine all the time!!
  • catshark209
    catshark209 Posts: 1,133 Member
    If you ain't feeling like you're gonna puke you ain't doing it right! I love that stuff!
  • scarletleavy
    scarletleavy Posts: 841 Member
    I did this 2 days ago, but instead of jump tucks I did high knees and instead of jump lunges I did jump squats. Killer!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,086 Member
    I did it this morning with sprints. When I was done I had to lay on the grass to catch my breath!!!!
  • rcallbeck
    rcallbeck Posts: 37 Member
    Just did my 1st tabata. Wow...

    I think I am going to hurt tomorrow. :D
  • jamk1446
    jamk1446 Posts: 5,577 Member
    Anyone do it yet? Wanna hear some feed back!

    Haven't done this exactly but I attend a bootcamp and we do Tabata Tuesdays. This round of exercises is right up our alley. Brutal workout but I love it! I will forward this one to my coach.
  • firedragon064
    firedragon064 Posts: 1,082 Member
    bump
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