Exercises and Workouts - What You Need to Know About Tabata and High-Intensity Interval Training

High-intensity training is extremely popular right now and for good reason - it can help you take your fat loss results to the next level. High-intensity training is shorter in duration, so is also perfect for those people with a busy schedule and will help get you into shape very quickly.
This said, there are two primary types of interval training...

high-intensity, and
Tabata.

Let's look at what the difference is between these and what you need to know...

1. What Are They?

Tabata, in essence, is a form of high-intensity interval training, so basically falls under this category of exercise.

high-intensity interval training is a workout where you typically perform intense bouts of exercise lasting between 15 and 60 seconds and then pair that with a rest period that's about 1 to 3 times as long. This routine is then repeated 5 to 12 times, forming the session.

Tabata training, on the other hand, is an ultra intense session that has you doing 20-second intervals and then resting for 10 seconds between each interval. This practice is then repeated eight times, making a 4-minute long session.

2. Who They Are Best For? So who benefits from these different types of interval training?

interval training is for anyone who is at an intermediate level of fitness and who is looking to advance their skills and fat burning.

Tabata training, on the other hand, is for someone who is more advanced and who is looking to push their body to the limit. This form of training is supercharged. As such, it'll be best done by those who have some experience with interval training already in place.

Need To Know Factors. In addition to considering your skill level when determining whether Tabata training is right for you, you should also consider your other workout sessions as well. While Tabata training is so very intense, as it is just four minutes in length, it can be performed more often throughout the week.

If you are doing three weight training workouts per week, for instance, you can do Tabata training on your off days quite easily.

With interval training, as the sessions are longer in duration - 15 to 25 minutes, you may not be able to do quite as many. Aim for no more than four weight training or interval training sessions per week.
So there you have the key differences between these two workout protocols. The main differing factor is the intensity level, so be sure you do the one that's right for your current capabilities.

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