Tabata vs. HIIT: What’s the Difference Between These Workouts?

  • 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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