How to Do a Tabata Workout and Get an Intense Cardio Workout in 4 Minutes

So, you want to know how get an intense cardio workout in only four minutes . . . no problem. It's called a tabata workout.

Tabata workouts are a great way to increase your cardiovascular capacity while increasing your strength.

Keep in mind that a tabata workout is intense, and if you aren't exhausted by the end of 4 minutes, you need to push yourself harder next time.

That said, here's how to Do a Tabata Workout and Get an Intense Cardio Workout in 4 Minutes:

Things You'll Need

  • Clock with a Second Hand
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Instructions

    • 1

      See a physician before starting any intense cardio training program like this Tabata Workout.

    • 2

      Since you won't follow the advice in Step 1, start slowly. When done correctly, a Tabata Workout is very intense. Be sure you don't burn yourself out in the first two minutes!

    • 3

      Position yourself where you can see a clock with a second hand. Timing is everything with a Tabata Workout.

    • 4

      Pick any repetitive exercise (Push-ups, sit-ups, squats, pull-ups, jumping jacks, etc.) You can do a Tabata workout with pratically any real exercise.

    • 5

      Begin - do as many repetitions as you can in exactly 20 seconds. Go hard, fast, and intense (but do not stop to rest).

    • 6

      Once you've done exactly 20 seconds of your exercise, stop and rest for exactly 10 seconds.

    • 7

      Do this for four minutes - 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off. That's a total of 8 cycles of 20/10.

    • 8

      Take some deep breaths. Your done with your Tabata Workout.