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Tabata Workout Be sure to warm up first
Perform 1 set at an easy pace low impact with no weights (go through the movements to prep the body). Grab these Fit Traveller Workouts if you are strapped for time, equipment or travelling. I was away with no access to a gym so I did a body weight workout in my hotel room. Download these workouts and save them on your computer or phone.
Tabata Workout Tidbits
What you Need for the Quick Workout
- Less than 15 minutes or less *warm up for 5 minutes minimum, 4 minutes for Tabata then cool down stretch 5-10 min
- Light weight dumbbells if possible
- Mat or towel
- Water
Trina’s Trainer Tips
- Consult your physician before you start any new exercise program
- Always warm up first for 5-10 minutes, dynamic stretches and foam roll if possible *goal is to increase the heart rate, warm up the body and muscles and reduce the risk of injury
- Preform each rep with good form, technique, full range of motion and work within your limits
- Take it at your own pace, start slow if you are new or getting back into fitness
- Listen to your body
- Never work through pain, progression is the goal
- Never sacrifice form for speed
- Cool Down: 5-10 min – Always stretch and foam roll, gentle tension no pain
- Schedule your workouts as an appointment in your calendar, read How to Do this here
- Rest days are important and stretching is a must
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Tabata Workout at a Glance
Perform 4 rounds. Always warm up first.
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- Warm up for 4-6 minutes first
- 20 seconds of Lateral Side Skaters
- 10 seconds of rest
- 20 seconds of Bicep Curls to Shoulder Press
- 10 seconds of rest
- Repeat above 3 more times
Rest as you need to. Be sure to cool down, stretch and a little meditation at the end.
Workout Instructions in Detail
#1 Lateral (Side) Skaters x 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds
- Lean forward at the hips, keep the ABS tight to support the back
- Reach out in front long spine, leaping side to side from left to right
- As you leap to the right, step the left foot behind you and repeat on the other side
- Use the arms to propel you *opposite arm to leg
- Keep a steady pace to increase the heart rate
- Trina’s Tip: Try to keep the same leaping width side to side through the entire movement *you could even put two markers on the floor
- Regression: Touch the back foot down on the ground don’t leap as wide
- Progression: Keep the back foot off the ground, add a high impact hop and or try leaping a little wider *add a mini band or a stability ball to the movement
- Muscles Targeted: Core muscles: quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors and abdominals and your cardiovascular system of course!
#2 Bicep Curl to Shoulder Curl Press x 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds
Note: I elevated my plank rows on a step because of modifications. You can plank row directly on the ground.
- Keep your elbows close to the body
- Curl up in a hammer curl
- Then press straight up overhead with the shoulders down
- Be careful not to swing
- Regression: Choose only one move or go with lighter dumbbells
- Progression: Do both moves together and choose a challenging weight
This is exactly why you should do Tabata and HIIT Training.
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xo Trina
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