The TL;DR version:
HIIT: High-Intensity Interval Training is an umbrella term for intense training that encompasses the Tabata method.
Tabata: 20-second “all-out” bursts of exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest. The Tabata method requires the athlete to perform 8 rounds of this grueling work regime for a total of 4 minutes!
We get this question all the time! You’re looking for a quick workout that’s going to help you burn calories and get your heart rate up. You’re bored of the long runs, the bicycle, and dreaded cardio machines. You need something quick, fun, and efficient at burning calories! You’ve heard of HIIT and Tabata, but you’re not sure which training method is right for you. Hailed for their unique ability to burn TONS of calories, these methods of training are perfect for the busy parent, juggling student and
workaholic.
First off, let’s talk about what the acronym HIIT is all about.
HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training is actually an umbrella term for intense training that encompasses the Tabata method. Both forms of exercises are fast, efficient and fun; both incorporate circuit training that involves short bursts of intense training followed by brief rest periods.
Let’s take a look at what Tabata is all about!
Tabata training was created by Dr. Izumi Tabata and utilizes 20-second “all-out” bursts of exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest. This method requires the athlete to perform 8 rounds of this grueling work regime for a total of 4 minutes! By the end of the workout, the exerciser is flat out of
breath, their heart rate is through the roof, and they successfully burned lots of calories. In all, it’s no easy workout, but it gets the job done!
HIIT includes the Tabata method but can be more flexible. Instead of being stuck to 20 second periods of work, you can perform the workout for however long you want, followed by a brief rest period. Most commonly, HIIT follows a 30 seconds on/15 seconds off pattern.
Both workout methods are incredibly fast-paced and fun! You can burn a bunch of calories at home within minutes without having to leave your living room. Working out for such a short amount of time might sound too good to be true, but its effectiveness has been tested time and again! Don’t take our word for it though, take 5 minutes and give tabata a try.
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