Hi, question. If Tabata circuits are designed to increase an athletes V02max by working at maximum intensity for 20 seconds, is doing strength exercises like really related to that principal? I fully understand the need for circuit training of this nature but is it really in-keeping with the Tabata principal? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
@chiefmungomartin You are 100% correct. The only reason I called this workout a tabata workout is because it's 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, 8 rounds (i.e. the widely known tabata interval format). But true tabata workouts require that you train at 170% of your v02max during the workout intervals.
@modeathletics Thanks for your reply. I will say this, having devised similar routines to this myself. Whereas you don't necessarliy get the same aerobic effect it's a great way of getting a good, compact strength and toning workout into a circuit format. I especially like your squat variations in this clip. Respect.
Hi, question. If Tabata circuits are designed to increase an athletes V02max by working at maximum intensity for 20 seconds, is doing strength exercises like really related to that principal? I fully understand the need for circuit training of this nature but is it really in-keeping with the Tabata principal? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
chiefmungomartin 2 months ago
@chiefmungomartin You are 100% correct. The only reason I called this workout a tabata workout is because it's 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, 8 rounds (i.e. the widely known tabata interval format). But true tabata workouts require that you train at 170% of your v02max during the workout intervals.
modeathletics 2 months ago
@modeathletics Thanks for your reply. I will say this, having devised similar routines to this myself. Whereas you don't necessarliy get the same aerobic effect it's a great way of getting a good, compact strength and toning workout into a circuit format. I especially like your squat variations in this clip. Respect.
chiefmungomartin 2 months ago
Were is your push up variations at? I watched it yesterday and can't find it today.
sandeehoward 8 months ago