Tabata Training: The Perfect Workout Plan for Busy Moms|Shape …

July 26, 2013

Two of our favorite excuses for holding onto a few extra pounds and being out of shape: Too little time and too little money. Gym memberships and personal trainers can be very expensive, but they’re not required for getting the body you want. Today I was introduced to Tabata training, also known as “the four-minute miracle fat burner.” It takes very little time and you can easily do it in a small space (like a studio apartment in New York City).RELATED: The At-Home Tabata WorkoutThere are a few different ways to structure a Tabata, but you typically pick one cardio activity (running, jumping rope, biking) or one exercise (burpees, squat jumps, mountain climbers) and perform it at your maximum intensity for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of complete rest, and repeat seven more times. The instructor of my basic muscle toning class yesterday started us off with the following variation that sucked every last breath out of my body:1 minute of burpees, followed by 10 seconds of rest1 minute of squats, followed by 10 seconds of rest1 minute of skipping, followed by 10 seconds of rest1 minute of mountain climbers, followed by 10 seconds of restWe repeated this series twice

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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.