Definition of a Tabata: For twenty seconds do as many reps of the chosen exercise (push-ups, sit-ups or squats) as you can, then rest 10 seconds. Repeat this seven more times for a total of 8 intervals, 4 minutes total. Your Tabata score is the least number of reps you did for any of the eight intervals.
Example of how to determine your Tabata number:
Push-up Tabata:
Round 1(20 seconds): 12 push-ups
Rest 10 seconds
Round 2(20 seconds): 10 push-ups
Rest 10 seconds
Round 3(20 seconds): 10 push-ups
Rest 10 seconds
Round 4(20 seconds): 9 push-ups
Rest 10 seconds
Round 5(20 seconds): 8 push-ups
Rest 10 seconds
Round 6(20 seconds): 8 push-ups
Rest 10 seconds
Round 7(20 seconds): 6 push-ups
Rest 10 seconds
Round 8(20 seconds): 5 push-ups
Your push-up Tabata # is 5 (Your Tabata number is your lowest rep. The goal is to keep your reps the same from Round 1 to Round 8 at the highest number possible)
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See below for video instructions on how to perform the exercises.
Pushups
Squats
Situps
Squats
Situps
