Fat-Blasting Cardio & What is Tabata

I did this with friends yesterday. 

This is a difficult one if you're a newbie, but you can get creative and modify if you need to.

Find detailed explanations of each move HERE. 

I turned it into a TABATA workout. 

What is Tabata? It's a fantastic HIIT you can complete in 4 minutes. Read about the history of Tabata and the research that explains how awesome it is HERE.

Here's a quick rundown... 

1. Choose an exercise 

2. Workout as hard as you can for 20 seconds 

3. Rest for 10

4. Complete 8 sets

For example, for the above exercises I took 2 at a time to complete one Tabata round.

Cross Jack & Alternating Back Lunge

1. Cross Jack - 20 Seconds

Rest -10 Seconds

2. Lunge - 20 Seconds

Rest - 10 Seconds

3. Cross Jack - 20 Seconds

Rest -10 Seconds

4. Lunge - 20 Seconds

Rest - 10 Seconds

5. Cross Jack - 20 Seconds

Rest -10 Seconds

6. Lunge - 20 Seconds

Rest - 10 Seconds

7. Cross Jack - 20 Seconds

Rest -10 Seconds

8. Lunge - 20 Seconds

Rest - 10 Seconds

I paired the other exercises as well to complete more rounds, with one minute rest between rounds. You can also choose just one exercise for the whole round. (Jump roping is a good one!)

PS There a tons of free tabata timer apps on your smart phone.
PPS Feel free to post any questions or comments.

Happy day!

-Laura