Tabata
Purpose of Tabata Training
Tabata is a high intensity workout that offers maximum benefit with the least amount of time used to achieve results. The name Tabata comes from Dr. Izumi Tabata, a Japanese physician and researcher, whose objective was to see if athletes would benefit from a 20 second/10 second session repeated 8 times. The 20/10 session is the typical time allotment; however, this can be altered based on the age, ability level, etc. of the group participating in this workout. Many adult Tabata classes will run a 40/20 session repeating 4 times and lasting 20-30 minutes.
Whatever exercises, or equipment, chosen for the Tabata workout (i.e. cardio, core strength, or weight training), it will always raise metabolism and heart rate immediately and your students will sweat like crazy! Ultimately, Tabata improves endurance and teaches your body to tolerate lactic acid by increasing your body’s threshold.
When Tabata workouts are used during our fitness classes, we ensure all students warm up properly with dynamic exercises, as opposed to static stretches. It is also important to modify the session time, as well as the length of the workout; if students go all out, the 4 minute cycle will feel like the longest, most uncomfortable thing they’ve ever experienced, as well as increase the chance of injury if they are not eased into it. Finally, to maximize the short workout time, vary the type of exercises and utilize a large number of muscles.
Tabata is a high intensity workout that offers maximum benefit with the least amount of time used to achieve results. The name Tabata comes from Dr. Izumi Tabata, a Japanese physician and researcher, whose objective was to see if athletes would benefit from a 20 second/10 second session repeated 8 times. The 20/10 session is the typical time allotment; however, this can be altered based on the age, ability level, etc. of the group participating in this workout. Many adult Tabata classes will run a 40/20 session repeating 4 times and lasting 20-30 minutes.
Whatever exercises, or equipment, chosen for the Tabata workout (i.e. cardio, core strength, or weight training), it will always raise metabolism and heart rate immediately and your students will sweat like crazy! Ultimately, Tabata improves endurance and teaches your body to tolerate lactic acid by increasing your body’s threshold.
When Tabata workouts are used during our fitness classes, we ensure all students warm up properly with dynamic exercises, as opposed to static stretches. It is also important to modify the session time, as well as the length of the workout; if students go all out, the 4 minute cycle will feel like the longest, most uncomfortable thing they’ve ever experienced, as well as increase the chance of injury if they are not eased into it. Finally, to maximize the short workout time, vary the type of exercises and utilize a large number of muscles.
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