By George_CareyGlasgow to host record-breaking tabata sessionPUBLISHED:January 28th, 2014Tabata, the hot new workout scientifically proven to get you fit in just four minutes of intense exercise, is due to hit Scotland on Monday 27 January. Over 1,000 fitness fanatics are aiming to set a new World Record at a Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games venue.Swarms of people will flock to the Emirate’s Arena, Glasgow to take part in the world’s biggest ever mass participation tabata fitness class on Monday 27 January at 6pm. With official figures showing the number of adults in Scotland considered to be overweight is continuing to rise, Glasgow is fighting back and getting active with tabata.Up to 250,000 calories are set to be burned by those taking part in the World Record attempt, as participants can expect to burn up to 250 calories during the mass tabata session.Olympic medallist and gymnast, Louis Smith, who recently announced he is aiming to qualify for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, has been following a tabata training programme to get in top condition for his return to Gymnastics training.Smith said: “Since starting tabata I feel amazing – the best I’ve felt for months. The idea of dropping fat and building up muscle with a routine that takes just four minutes was a bit of a no-brainer
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Glasgow to host record-breaking tabata session – Olé Magazine