Tabata Training: 4 Minutes of Intense Training for Fat Loss

Tabata Training 4 minutes of Intense Training for Fat Loss by Joe

Tabata Training is a very intense form of Interval Training. The idea is you do as many reps as you can of an exercise in twenty seconds you then rest for ten seconds and repeat. The ultimate goal is eight total sets.

When training for fat loss the key is to kick up your metabolism. Fat Loss comes from keeping your metabolism elevated hours after your workout is over.

Weight Training has been proven to be the best form of exercise for keeping your metabolism raised for up to eighteen hours after your workout is over.

In Bodybuilding and hardcore training gyms dumbell thrusts and barbell front squats are thought to be the two best exercises to do Tabata Training.

My opinion is there are a multitude of exercises that can be done Tabata style. Yes dumbell thrusts are one of my favorites for Tabatas but there are more.

Tabata’s can be done with Kettlebells, Bodyweight exercises and Medicine ball training. As an example the Kettlebell swing ( which can be done with a dumbell if you don’t have a Kettlebell) is known as one of the best total body exercises there is.

So if Kettlebell Swings are a total body exercise why not do them Tabata style?

As I said earlier Tabata Training is an intense form of Interval Training if fat loss is what your looking for this is the way to go.

Along with a sound and clean nutrition program. You are eating clean aren’t You?If your not your really kind of beating your head against a wall. There is a saying in fitness circles ” You can’t out train a lousy diet” Enough said.

For the everyday person looking to lose fat, build some lean muscle and get in condition cardiovascular wise get some form of Tabata and Interval Training into your exercise program.

Tabata Training is a more advanced form of Interval Training. Someone in top condition who has been training regularly should be doing Tabata’s to keep lean.

Someone just starting an exercise program looking to get in shape should start slower with some Tabata- Interval complexes.

As a beginner try doing a bodyweight complex:

1) Squats

2) Pushups

3) Jump Rope

Starting out pick a rep range of say 8-15 depending on your conditioning. Do all three exercises one after the other ( take a rest in between exercises till you get in a little better shape) Once you have done the three exercises that’s one complex.

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There is no majic to fat loss it takes work and dedication. Tabata Training, Interval Training and weight training along with proper nutrition will get you there faster than you might think If your motivated and dedicated.