Tabata is one of my favorite (okay, and least favorite) fat burning secrets. I love it, because it works.....and really reaches into those hard to get to stores of abdominal fat, but I hate it because......well because it's a grueling 4 minutes! Tabata is an exercise protocol that was created in Tokyo, Japan. To do a round of Tabata, you need 4 minutes. I personally love to go in the boxing room at my gym and set a timer so I don't lose track of time, but you can do it anywhere that there is a wall clock. For 20 seconds, you do an exercise at your maximum intensity. I do kettlebell swings, high knee jumping rope, or burpees. You could also do the elliptical, or jumping jacks.....there are many options. So 20 seconds of hard work, followed by 10 seconds of rest, then repeat until 4 minutes are over. At first you may not think it's that hard, but after a few rounds, trust me....it will be grueling. It brings to min pre-season soccer practice when I was in high school, where I just couldn't imagine finishing the workouts! That said, your metabolism will be cranking when you are done, fat will be burning.....and you will most definitely have a workout high. I love, love this workout, and that I can be done with my cardio in 4 minutes! When I really want to push myself, I do two rounds with 2 minutes in between, that's it, that's enough:)
stay gorgeous and healthy!
Megan
