Busy schedule? Don’t worry! We all have hectic lives that leave us little or no time to work out, or even get to the gym. Here are our top tips on how to get back on track with exercising, and also a quick and easy workout called “Tabata” that you can fit into even the most hectic of schedules.
Tabata Workout – What is it?
Tabata, also known as the 4-minute workout, will have you out of breath quickly and get your heart racing. Perfect for someone seeking to experience results within short time constraints.
Kasia from our Leisure Centre explains “It’s a timed interval training that alternates between 20-second intervals performed at maximum effort with 10- second stages of rest, this is repeated 8 times for the ultimate exhaustive 4-minute workout”.
Benefits of Tabata
- Burns fat
- Increases metabolic rate
- Increases aerobic endurance
- Maximises your time
- Makes you feel great!
One of the key benefits of Tabata Training is that you can create different types of training depending on your fitness level.
Tabata Workout 1
Rowing Machine
Row intensely for 20 seconds
Rest for 10 seconds
Repeat 8 x times
Total Workout – 4 minutes
Tabata Workout 2
Pool Aqua Workout
Pool running (intense) for 20 seconds
Rest for 10 seconds
Repeat 8 x times
Total Workout – 4 minutes
Why not make an appointment for a free trial in our Radiate Fitness & Leisure Centre here at The Rochestown Lodge Hotel and start today? Simply contact us to avail of this and discuss a fitness program that will suit you and your busy schedule.
