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Tabata

Strategic intensity—because more HIIT is not better HIIT

~30 min
4 days per week
8 weeks
Set of dumbbells

About This Program

Tabata training—20 seconds of all-out effort followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated 8 times—is one of the most researched and effective protocols for improving VO₂ max and fat burning. However, it's also one of the most misused. This program teaches you how to use Tabata strategically, sparingly, and effectively, maximizing results while avoiding the overtraining trap that plagues most HIIT enthusiasts.

Tabata

Dr. Nicolle♡MD

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What You'll Learn

True Tabata protocol execution
Recovery requirements between sessions
Signs of overtraining to watch for
How to periodize high-intensity work

Sample Workouts

Classic Tabata

16 min
Warm-up 4 minTabata: Burpees (8 rounds)Rest 2 minTabata: Mountain climbers (8 rounds)Cool-down 4 min

Lower Body Tabata

18 min
Dynamic warm-upTabata: Jump squatsRecovery walk 2 minTabata: Alternating lungesStretch cool-down

Total Body Tabata

20 min
Full warm-upTabata: Squat thrustsActive recoveryTabata: Push-up burstsTabata: High kneesExtended cool-down

Benefits

  • Maximum calorie burn
  • Improved VO₂ max
  • Enhanced fat oxidation
  • Athletic performance boost

Best For

Fat loss
VO₂ max improvement
Athletic performance
Metabolic boost

Your Trainer

Ro Little

Online Fitness Specialist

Certified Personal Trainer (PTS, FIS, Pn1) working with Dr. Nicolle to deliver expert coaching in every workout.

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