Tabata Full Body Workout - No equipment

Oh Tabata, how I love thee.....True story!  I'm a weirdo.  Don't care ;)  I've done just about every style of workout out there......spinning, step, kick boxing, bootcamp, HIIT, yoga, pilates, barre, TRX, weights, weights and more weights.  But lately, I just can't get enough Tabata.  Maybe it's because I can get bored easily?  Tabata allows me to do an exercise for only 20 seconds before moving to the next.  I dig that!  I really enjoy creating my own by offering a variety of different exercises, usually combining plyometric cardio with strength exercises.  I'm what I like to call an "efficient exerciser."  So the more that I can get in in a small amount of time the better.  However, it's crucial that in that timeframe I bust out as many calories as possible.  Tabata is where it's at!



So, here it is, Day 4 of my vacation workout log and I give you the Ultimate Tabata workout - no equipment needed!  Get out your tabata timer and set it for 10 seconds to prepare/20 seconds work/10 seconds rest with 8 cycles and 5 tabatas.  You can use the timer online at http://tabatatimer.com/ or download the Tabata Pro app on your Iphone (that is what I use).

Enough talking....let's get to working out!!!  If you give this a whirl, then I hope you like it!  Make sure that you check out the pictures and clips below to view proper execution and form for each exercise before attempting.  The Fitness Instructor in me cannot emphasize enough....safety first!!

In Good Health,
Debbie

Plyometric Jumping Jacks

 

How to do it: Stand with your feet together, arms at your sides. Jump your legs out to the sides while raising your arms above your head; your body should form an X[A]. Immediately jump back into the starting position[B], and continue quickly alternating with each jump.

Side Burpees

Mountain Climbers

Reverse lunge to front kick

Plyometric lunges (split lunge jump)

Spiderman plank with twist

Squat jumps

Push up with shoulder touch

Hot-Colds

Plank with alternating leg lift