Tabata Protocol - The Quick Approach to Fat Loss Workouts
I remember reading about the Tabata Protocol a few years ago in a fitness magazine. I didn’t pay too much attention until it was presented to me a second time. Craig Ballantyne of turbulence training, wrote about it in Men’s Health Magazine. I wish I could go back in time, because this has turned out to be an extremely effective method to burn body fat quickly.
So What is the History of the Tabata Protcol?
The Tabata Protocol is an interval routine developed by the head coach of the Japanese Speed Skating team. It is named after Izumi Tabata, Ph.D., who was the former researcher at Japan’s National Institute of Fitness and Sports. He took the coach’s interval routine and conducted a study on its effectiveness. The results were outstanding to say the least. Fat loss workouts were meant to take at least 20-30 minutes. This routine proved that idea obsolete.
Why the Tabata is Different and More Time Efficient Than Other Routines.
The entire routine takes about 13 minutes, but this includes only 3-4 minutes of very intense work. The routine involves 6-8 hard intervals that last 20 seconds each. Alternate with 10-second rest periods. Add in five minutes each of warm up and cool down, and, you’re done!
How on Earth Can 3-4 Minutes Burn Body Fat?
It’s been shown that this particular pattern of short, intense intervals can increase your metabolic rate significantly for hours after you finish. Long after you finish working out, you’re still burning calories. This kind of interval training is very effective for burning fat while keeping muscle tissue healthy.
This Interval Training Routine is NOT Easy!
Just because it’s short, it’s not exactly easy. It needs to be done right, and you need to commit to this type of program to see the results you’re looking for. Top athletes have to work hard to get through it, so stick with it and don’t become easily discouraged by how hard it is to get into it. Your aerobic and anaerobic abilities will be better, making you a better athlete, no matter what your sport is.
Practically Anything Goes With the Tabata Protocol Workout.
This is what excites me the most about this method of cardio…you have a ton of choices. I think the easiest would be an exercise bike, elliptical or running at a track. It wouldn’t be a very good for the treadmill, because the treadmill takes to long to get up to top speed. You could use almost any piece of cardio equipment that allows you to reach maximum effort quickly.
What’s Your Sport? Want to Get Better At It?
Any athlete will benefit from the Tabata Protocol. It’s just another way of looking at high-intensity intervals. For example, a basketball player could jump for the rim hard for 20 seconds, then rest for 10. A runner can sprint hard for 20 seconds, then jog for 10. You get the picture.
Fitting the Tabata Protocol Into Your Workout Routine
Don’t be fooled, this is not an easy cardio program. This intense form of exercise can replace your other high-intensity workouts for more effective results. It will save you time, which many busy people can appreciate. A few brief days every week will be nice. Try it and see if you can get some results, it’s worth your time!
For more great content, remember to subscribe to my RSS feed. Subscribe
Recent Entries
- Food & Fitness - Your Eating Schedule
- What is dieting?
- The Many Benefits of Vegetarianism
- Transforming Your Body at Home
- The Experience Of Kripalu Yoga
- Does Lack of Vitamin D Cause Cancer?
- A Look into Weight Loss Supplements
- Venapro Review- How I Used Venapro to relieve My Hemorrhoids
- Health Benefits of Tribulus Terrestris
- Diet and Exercise Routine to Develop 6-Pack Abs
