What I like about his video:
- It provides some exercise variants that are suitable for people at a range of fitness levels
- The instructor states that this is a ‘Tabata Style’ workout
- It starts with a clear warm-up period. Interestingly, the warm-up exercises also follow the Tabata 20s effort 10s rest pattern.
- In general I think the exercises could (but don’t in the video) meet the basic Tabata characteristics
- Good stretching and cool-down exercises
What don’t I like? Actually not much.
But there are a couple (or 3) of things:
- Exercises are not done at maximal capacity
- 3 rounds of exercises – if you have done Tabata at maximum capacity you will only be able to do on 4 minute set
- Good HIIT but it’s not Tabata
If you follow this exercise regime 3 times each week for at least 4-6 weeks you absolutely will see the benefits.
What do you think?
Thinking of trying HIIT? Take a look at our gentle(?) introduction with the 30-Day Push Up Challenge
