Tabata Training: Is It for You?

Have you heard of Tabata Training? Could it be your perfect workout?
Have you ever heard of Tabata Training?

There are so many circuit training workouts out there, it may be difficult to figure out which one is best for you. Could Tabata be it?

Tabata is a high intensity circuit workout that is often penned the "Ultimate 4-Minute Workout" because of that intensity. The circuit involves eight back-to-back 30-second intervals, with 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest.

It was first developed by a Japanese professor, who integrated it into his speed skater's workouts and noticed that they became faster using Tabata rather than the moderate intensity exercise they were used to.

Tabata works so well because it forces your body to perform anaerobic and aerobic exercise, and mixes up your metabolic process.

So, do you need special equipment? A membership to a fancy fitness studio?

Nope. All you need, according to fitness expert Neal Pire, MA, is a PLAN.

Join Neal and Melanie Cole, MS, to learn more about Tabata and if it just might be your perfect workout.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 2
  • Audio File: train_your_body/1335tb2b.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Neal Pire, MA, FACSM
  • Guest Bio: Neal Pier better resizedNeal Pire is a nationally noted expert on fitness and personal training. He operates Inspire Training Systems, a business consulting and professional training business specializing in program development and staff education for the health club industry. Typical of Neal Pire's approach is INSPIRE BOOTCAMP, the most supportive fitness program in the New York Metro area.

    Formerly, Neal served as vice president of a major fitness company. He is widely sought after as a consultant for athlete training programs, performance enhancement centers and fitness industry management. Neal Pire is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and serves on the executive committee of ACSM's credentialing arm, the Committee on Certification and Registry Boards. As a 30-year veteran with deep understanding of the subject matter, he is often asked for background, commentary or analysis by media covering fitness and personal training.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: No
  • Host: Melanie Cole, MS