Tabata Training- 4 minutes! | happy fit diaries

July 22, 2013

I’m sure by now you’ve heard of Tabata Training, or some version of it.Tabata training was designed in the 90’s by a Japanese scientist, Izumi Tabata and his colleagues, at the National Institute of Fitness & Sports in Tokyo. They compared the results of moderate high intensity training and high intensity interval training (HIIT) among athletes. They concluded that the athletes who performed HIIT saw increases in their aerobic (cardiovascular) system as well as anaerobic (muscle) system capacities, whereas athletes who did moderate high intensity training only improved their aerobic system, but had little to no increase in their anaerobic system.So what does that mean for you? Tabata training is an excellent training method to add to any fitness program. You can throw it in at the end of your regular exercise routine, supplement your usual cardio with it (I do- you’ll almost never see me on an elliptical or treadmill.

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First, I want to say thank you for convincing me to do Tabata! I was struggling to lose weight and Finally I found something that helped! I really appreciate your coaching! - Craig T.

Ever since I was convinced to do Tabata I have seen huge results, I lost 6 pounds and gained energy in the first 3 weeks. I have been working out for 3 months before I decided to do Tabata and I struggled to lose weight. At first I thought "How am I losing weight by bringing my heart rate up then cooling down then bringing it up again?" I don’t know how it works but it does! Thank you!! - Theresa F.

The first day of Tabata, I wondered WHAT AM I DOING - I AM 56 !! Five weeks later I knew that it was what I needed. I learned that I could push myself well beyond my comfort zone and feel good later. I have a marked improvement in physical as well as emotional endurance. - Lyn C.

When I was first told about Tabata I was very excited from the word go, however that excitement stemmed from the fact that I had no clue what it meant. I missed the first week of class b/c I was traveling for work so when I came in during the 2nd week I had some making it up to do. It was hard at first b/c my body wasn't used to working out at such a fast pace, but once I got into a rhythm I started to feel very good. These classes are no joke. If you stick with it you will leave there feeling stronger, healthier and overall better about yourself and what you've accomplished. I would recommend these classes to anyone. Darrin is a great trainer and he'll keep you going with his energy. - Jami L.