Tabata kind of sounds like fancy Italian baked goods you order at brunch — "Can I have some Tabata bread for my butter please?" — you know, similar to focaccia. But Tabata, in case you're unaware, is ...

The concept of high-intensity interval training, also called HIIT, has been around for decades. As the name implies, HIIT workouts involve short bursts of very intense exercise, separated by short ...

High-intensity interval training, HIIT for short, is one of the best kinds of sweat sessions if you're looking to get your heart rate up and work your muscles to their fullest capability in a short ...

Instructor: Jessica Reiss is a long time athlete, having played with USA volleyball and coached in college. She is a certified personal trainer with numerous group fitness certifications and has ...

You're not alone if you can't seem to slim down your midsection. A 2023 OnePoll survey found that 95% of U.S. adults tried shedding weight in the past five years. Additionally, nearly half of the ...

Short on time or stuck at home and want to get in a fast-paced, intense workout? Insert a great Tabata workout. Tabata training, when used with strategy, can be an incredibly effective tool for ...

If you're only doing one type of cardio over and over again—like running up and down the stairs in your apartment building—it's time to switch things up. Luckily, there are so many different ways to ...

Used by elite athletes in Olympic-level sports, Tabata training is a form of HIIT training that Izumi Tabata developed at the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Japan in the early 1990s. He ...

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Turns out, you don’t have to run miles to get into better shape. Exercise is good for you, but finding the time to go to the gym, take a class or even just go for a walk can be difficult. Luckily a ...