From my research on this HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) I've found it's effects last up to 48hrs so I figured if I did them Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday or Sunday I'd be get the benefits of a 6day a week regimen at just 3 days. Not that I'm trying to cheat just for the sake of cheating I really don't have the energy to put in 5-6days a week working out. Plus if I set the goal and don't make it I'd be so down on myself about failing.
Tabata Review - Work Hard for 20sec - Rest for 10sec. Do this 8 times in a row = 1 Tabata basically or read my Short on Time, Try Tabatas' post.
So what exercises have I chosen to put in my Tabatas?
I actually love doing squats! That sounds so weird to say but they are so effective and need minimal equipment to do. Our legs have the biggest muscles and burn the most calories so it just made sense again.
Today's Tabatas:
30sec - 1min Warm up (march in place/high knees)
Round 1
Side to sides - lateral jumps
squats with overhead press w/ 8lbs
dumbbell rows w/ 8lbs
Monsters - Lindsay Brin's squat/lunge combo KILLS!!!
repeat round 1 for a total of 4min
Rest 1min
Round 2
High Knees - I march in place with fairly fast knees
Broken Windshields - Just found these on youtube here
Push ups
abs/cross punch I attempted Val's "opposites" but couldn't hang and did the one Cassey showed instead
repeat round 2 for a total of 4min
Lately I've only done 2 per week but hope to at least do 3 every other week. It's crazy how much sweat starts pouring after these things. You really can't beat an awesome workout in just 20min. Mommy of 4 expecting my 5th, I have a feeling tabatas will always be my go to in the future. I think I've said the T-word enough, we'll just end it at that. I love them that much :)
♥Christy,
HappilyEverAfter
