High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a cardiorespiratory training technique that involves short bursts of intense exercise followed by even shorter rest periods. You repeat this cycle several times within a 20- to 30-minute period.
Tabata is a type of HIIT workout that aims to yield the most benefits in a short amount of time. For each exercise, you do eight rounds of 20 seconds of strenuous exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest.
HIIT benefits include:
- Improved cardiovascular fitness
- Decreased blood pressure
- Lowered LDL (bad) and boosted HDL (good) cholesterol
- Increased weight loss
- Reduced abdominal and body fat
- Increased strength
- Improved insulin sensitivity
- Improved endurance and stamina
Tabata training offers many benefits. It:
- Boosts metabolism
- Is time-efficient
- Boosts aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels
- Increases lean muscle mass
- Raises heart rate
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