10 New Fat-Blasting Tabata Workouts
Take your tabata off the treadmill and torch calories in 4 minutes with these moves
Known as the closest thing we have to a fitness miracle, the Tabata interval workout is loved by researchers and fitness pros alike for its unparalleled fat-torching abilities and simplicity. To do a "Tabata," simply pick an exercise and set a timer for 20 seconds on and 10 seconds rest. Do the exercise as hard as you possibly can for 20 seconds and then rest for 10, repeating 8-20 times total. Don't be fooled: These moves may seem simple, but they're not! If you're not seeing stars by the end, you're not pushing hard enough. You can use the Tabata protocol with almost any exercise. Here, we share our favorite fat-burning exercises to get you started:
1. Bicycle Sprints
Bikes are perfect for engaging your whole lower body and skyrocketing your heart rate for those 20 seconds. Tip: It's a little easier to time and to rest on a stationary bike—you can just take your feet off the pedals for 10 seconds rather than trying to start and stop/coast on the road.
