Tabata refers to a very high intensity interval-type training. Made popular by Crossfit, Tabata is the brain-child of a speed-skating coach who experimented with ideal training styles.
In this article we're going to use the kettlebell swing as the chosen exercise for Tabata. Kettlebells come in a wide variety of weight-levels. Kettlebell swing is wicked for core, quads and shoulders.
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| Classical Kettlebell Swing |
The photo sequence above shows a classical kettlebell swing that goes to approximately eye-level. Its "ok". But if you really want to blast out a good workout, look at this:
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| Hardcore Kettlebell Swing |
Swing the kettlebell to right above your head. Doing-so forces your abs to engage in order to prevent you from falling over backward.Proper Technique for Kettlebell Swing
- Keep your back straight
- Feet wide apart
- knees bent
- swing the kettlebell low
- build and maintain strong momentum with kettlebell throughout
- 20 seconds of activity followed by 10 seconds of rest
- repeat 8 times
- Total workout time is 4 minutes
Tabata allows you to blast out and intense effort without crashing too early. It is brief but effective. Great when combined within the context of a more thorough workout. Tabata can be done with almost any exercise (push-ups, jumping-jacks etc).
Tom
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