Can you keep beat the instructor?
Tabata focusses on high intensity interval training (HIIT). A fast paced, body weight class that ramps up your heart rate and keeps it high for 30 minutes. Your body will be moving, and moving quickly.
Typically using the formula 20 second on, 10 seconds off, you will hit each movement fast for a short period of time, before a quick breather and you go again.
The sessions are just 30 minutes long, so you can really hit it hard, it’s over before you know it. Push your ability to use your own body weight to get the maximum workout in the minimum time. Can you do more reps than the instructor? Now there’s a challenge. This session usually follows a 30 minute spin class, why not double up and hit two sessions in a row!
Push your limits and compete against yourself.
Tabata is as intense as you want to make it. The short, sharp bursts of movement allow you to push your limits within your capabilities or how you are feeling that day. If you are feeling good, push, push, push! Work hard for a short period of time and then take a breather. Count your reps achieved in the 20 second window and try and match it the next time round.
It’s a body weight class that suits all abilities. You are only up against yourself. If you are feeling uber competitive, you can try and beat the instructor who will be doing the class at the same time as you!
The range of exercises gives this class variety. No two sessions are the same.
If you are short on time, Tabata is perfect to squeeze in to give you that endorphin injection that moving your body brings.
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The benefits of Tabata
Tabata is a form of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) that will get you moving, bringing many physical benefits.
Physical benefits:
- Build muscle and stamina: Tabata can help you build muscle and increase your ability to sustain repetitive effort.
- Boosting metabolism: This form of exercise can increase your metabolism, which can help you burn fat for up to 24 hours after your workout.
- Improving aerobic and anaerobic fitness: Short, sharp bursts of energy exertion can increase your aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels.
- Improving body composition: Improve your body composition by increasing your lean muscle mass and burning fat.
- Time-efficient: These short, but intense workouts allow you to achieve significant results in a short amount of time.
- Versatile: Tabata can be modified to prevent injuries and are suitable for people of all fitness levels. Plus it’s great fun too.
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Mental health benefits
Tabata brings the high energy, good vibes that leave you feeling positive and motivated for the days ahead.
How Tabata (HIIT) helps with mental health:
- Endorphin release: High-intensity interval training such as Tabata is a great way to get that sought-after rush of endorphins.
- Alleviate feelings of anxiety, depression and stress: Exercise is considered to be one of the most effective, natural remedies of stress and anxiety, join a Tabata class to find out. You will certainly be leaving more positive.
- Improved mood: You will smile your way through this class. It’s fun, high energy and challenging all at the same time.
- Healthy competition: Everyone needs a level of healthy competition in their life, and this is a great way to achieve that. Compete only against yourself and your abilities.
