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Lugnut

I'm Rick James #####!

• Jun 5, 2006

• #1

Anybody ever try "Tabata" intervals?

The concept is simple, pick an exercise and perform it for 20 seconds at MAXIMUM intensity followed by 10 seconds rest, repeat 8 times (4 minutes total).

I picked squat jumps. Four minutes is going to be a piece of cake right? WRONG!!

 

libertytyranny

Dream Stealer

• Feb 25, 2013

• #2

I did three tabatas last night. one jump roping, one high knees jumps and one speed squats.

12 min and I was sweating and ready to quit. my new favorite thing!

best thing, youtube has some vids with perfectly timed music..with audible cues for the rest and work periods. I dont even have to watch an interval timer.

 

getbent

Thats how them b*tch's R

• Feb 25, 2013

• #3

Lugnut said:

Anybody ever try "Tabata" intervals?

The concept is simple, pick an exercise and perform it for 20 seconds at MAXIMUM intensity followed by 10 seconds rest, repeat 8 times (4 minutes total).

I picked squat jumps. Four minutes is going to be a piece of cake right? WRONG!!

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I hate jump squats. I hate burpees even more. My back starts hurting everytime I try to do those.

 

cheezgrits

Thought pirate

• Mar 25, 2013

• #4

Tabatas are effective, but shouldn't be done everyday. Good warm up for Cross Fit WODs.