HIIT... Tabata Style

I'm sure if you are reading this post, you are obviously interested in fitness and have most likely heard of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).  The following workout includes a version of HIIT called Tabata training. Tabata training is a great way to get multiple benefits all in one package...a great replacement for that combo meal! ;)   The Tabata training theory is that is trains both your aerobic and anaerobic systems with one workout.

The workout below includes a Tabata HIIT segment after completing 3 sets of each circuit. This will really get your heart pumping and burn lots of calorie in a short amount of time.  Check it out!


Back Circuit: 3 rounds of
Dumbbell wood choppers (low to high)- 10/side
Dumbbell bent over rows- 15
Squat with dumbbell raise overhead - 10-15  (keep your arms straight and squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top)

HITT: 8 rounds of 20 seconds exercise, 10 seconds rest (4 minutes total)
           Alternating lunge jump to squat jump

Ab Circuit: 3 rounds of
Weighted heels to heavens- 20-30
Side stars- 30-45 seconds/side
Kettlebell Windmills- 10/side (you can use a dumbbell)

HIIT: 8 rounds of 20 seconds exercise, 10 seconds rest (4 minutes total)
         Pushup with knee tuck

Leg Circuit: 3 rounds of
Walking lunges with shoulder press - 10 each leg
Speed skaters - 30-40 total
Squat with bicep curl- 15

HIIT: 8 rounds of 20 seconds exercise, 10 seconds rest (4 minutes total)
         Burpees


    Circuit #1

    Dumbbell bent over rows

    Dumbbells low to high

    Squat with dumbbell raise overhead

    HITT: Alternating lunge to squat jump


    Circuit #2

    Weighted heels to heaven

    Side Stars

    Windmills

     

    HIIT: Push-up with knee tuck

    Circuit #2

    Walking lunges with a shoulder press

    Side to side skater jumps

    Squat with bicep curl

    HIIT: Burpees

You'll "like" this one.... when it's over!

Today's workout was top notch!  We were all pretty much exhausted when we finished.  We often do what I like to call a "treadmill workout", but today I wanted to mix up the normal regimen.  When we were all done, someone commented, "I know it's a good workout when I can't finish it."  And my reply was, "I love it when you give it your all!" 

So give this all you've got and enjoy the burn!

The "You'll LIKE This One" Workout:

• Total workout time: 40-45 minutes
• Complete each exercise for 30 seconds followed by 10 seconds of recovery time. Complete the exercise 4 times in a row.
• Total time should be 2 minutes and 30 seconds before moving on to the run.
• Run for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
• Adjust your running speed according to your fitnesss level. Try to run at 75-85% of your maximal effort.

High knees
       - Run
Pushups
       - Run
Jump Squats
       - Run
Situps w punches
       - Run
Donkey kicks
       - Run
Mountain Climbers
       - Run
Burpees
       -Run
Weighted BOSU crunches
       - Run

15 Minute Calorie Killer

I know that many of us are super busy and often times we use this as an excuse to not get your workout in.  But with this workout, you can stop using that excuse and start getting results!
-Your Welcome

This workout uses a specific form of high intensity interval training (HIIT) called Tabata training.  Check out the link to the definition and background research on both of these terms.  But trust me, they are the answers to many of your fitness plateaus and weight loss frustrations.

Wikipedia definitions of HIIT and Tabata

Now on to the workout.  This includes 3 Tabata circuits- so prepare to get some work done!

1 Tabata circuit equals 8 rounds of 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds rest periods.  This will be a total of 4 minutes

Tabata Circuit #1
8 rounds of:
20 seconds of Burpees (pushup and a jump)
10 seconds rest

After completion of 8 rounds (4 minutes) Rest 1-2 minutes

Tabata Circuit #2
8 rounds of:
20 seconds of Moutain Climbers
10 seconds rest

After completion of 8 rounds (4 minutes) Rest 1-2 minutes

Tabata Circuit #3
8 rounds of:
20 seconds of lunge jumps (I know... hate me now, love me later)
10 seconds rest

After this 15 minute workout you will be burning calories for the rest of the day... You're welcome!