Physical Wellness

Tabata Workout Trends: Yoga-Inspired Exercises Can Effectively Burn Calories

By Leian N. | Update Date: Dec 29, 2016 08:00 AM EST

The Tabata workout, which has been regarded as one of the most challenging workout trends of today recently received a makeover to make it easier to do. Two well-known trainers have done their research and worked on this particular exercise to make it easier to do for maximum health benefits. 

Trainer Kaisa Keranen suggested that 30 minutes of cardio activity can increase a person's ability to lose calories, while toning the body as well. 

30 Minutes From Raneir Pollard

Equinox Tabata fitness instructor Rainier Pollard has followed Keranen's suggestion and developed a high intensity interval (HIIT) program which can be complete in only 30 minutes, according to Pop Sugar.

The program includes 20 seconds of intense bursts of work and 10 seconds of rest in four intervals. For a duration of 30 minutes, the exercise is designed to be a fast-burning calorie workout that improved weight loss. 

30-day 4-Minute Tabata Challenge

On the other hand, Keranen created the 30-day Tabata challenge, which incorproates Yoga-like mobility moves. As posted by Shape, the latest workout program from the trainer would enable a preson to do as many reps as possible within a span of 20 seconds. Then the body needs to rest for 10 seconds before doing the next move. 

While this is almostsimilar to Pollard's routine, Keranen included yoga movements for better flexbility. These moves include lunge to forward hop, crouching push-up, lateral lunge to rotate open, and side plant toe-tap. 

These two programs are among the newest and most popular updates added to the already effective Tabata workout.

Using the Tabata workout reaps a lot of health benefits, including muscle tissue retention, high-calorie burn, and mobility. While it was once the most challenging workout routine, it has become easier because of the new updates. 

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