Some of you may have heard of this style of training, but for those who haven't, here is what its all about. The Tabata Workout is a high-intensity training regimen that produces remarkable results. A Tabata workout is an interval training cycle of 20 seconds of maximum intensity exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated without pause 8 times for a total of four minutes. That means you can fit in a full body interval workout in under 20 minutes!
Note the 10-second rest periods in the Tabata workout are important, both physically and mentally. Not only do they allow partial recovery, they also provide psychological relief. Switching back and forth from work to rest makes the workout go quickly. Plus, it allows you to train at a higher level of intensity, which what intervals are all about.
Sound exhausting? Well, it is, but the results are truly amazing. You can apply this protocol to almost any exercise, and the more muscles you use, the better. Some examples of great exercises to do are Burpees, Squats, Skipping, or Push Ups just to name a few.
Your challenge this week: step outside your comfort zone and incorporate a Tabata-style workout to your repertoire. Be sure to have a watch or timer, or pick up my favourite which is the GYMBOSS Interval Timer. You can also download the GYMBOSS app for iPhone and iPad for free from the App store!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Let`s Stop Killing Our Kids
If its one thing that breaks my heart more than overweight, out of shape adults its overweight kids. In our world of technology, social networking, texting - you name it - more people are spending more time on their ass than off of it, and the biggest losers in all of this are our kids.
If you are over the age of 30, you know what its like to have a conversation in person with an actual living, breathing person or to talk on the phone. Going out and socializing and playing sports was just part of life for a lot of us, but today, exercise and proper nutrition have gone the way of the Do-Do Bird due to "busy lives" and the ever-elusive thing called Time. Honestly, I say bullshit to this - its just another excuse.
Eating clean, healthy food definitely takes more effort than going through the drive-thru, but in the end, that time you think you are saving now will only get docked off the end of your life when you are dealing with deteriorating health. Sounds harsh, I know, but people just don't get it.
I got this awesome article in a newsletter I subscribe to called 9 Unhealthiest Kid Foods, so take a few moments to have a read and see how you can find ways to make improvements in your own family. Remember, small changes can have the best long-term effects, so this isn't about doing a complete 360 in the kitchen, but about baby steps towards positive change.
If you are over the age of 30, you know what its like to have a conversation in person with an actual living, breathing person or to talk on the phone. Going out and socializing and playing sports was just part of life for a lot of us, but today, exercise and proper nutrition have gone the way of the Do-Do Bird due to "busy lives" and the ever-elusive thing called Time. Honestly, I say bullshit to this - its just another excuse.
Eating clean, healthy food definitely takes more effort than going through the drive-thru, but in the end, that time you think you are saving now will only get docked off the end of your life when you are dealing with deteriorating health. Sounds harsh, I know, but people just don't get it.
I got this awesome article in a newsletter I subscribe to called 9 Unhealthiest Kid Foods, so take a few moments to have a read and see how you can find ways to make improvements in your own family. Remember, small changes can have the best long-term effects, so this isn't about doing a complete 360 in the kitchen, but about baby steps towards positive change.
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