Love Tabata

[dennyr]

Tabata-style workouts for both strength and cardio. Maybe one session using barbells(opt dumbbells) while another session uses only body weight/stability ball. A screen timer would be useful to staggered the intensity throughout the tabata sessions, i.e 20 on 10 off.

Hi/low, easy choreographed step workouts are always welcomed.

I would like to see some crew members doing a lower impact, immediate level while other members do the advanced version.

[mini-natty]

I did my first Tabata yesterday from Supreme 90-Day. I won't say much. It was crazy. However Hiit 40/20 was harder!! Has Cathe conditioned me for Tabata and I never even knew it???

Which ones have you done?

[susanzabo]

Hi,

What is tabata? I have seen that reference alot lately and am embarrassed that I don't know what it is. Can I find it in DVDs?

Susan

[dennyr]

Originally Posted by mini-natty

I did my first Tabata yesterday from Supreme 90-Day. I won't say much. It was crazy. However Hiit 40/20 was harder!! Has Cathe conditioned me for Tabata and I never even knew it???

Which ones have you done?

Congratulations! Successfully completing Hiit 40/20 moves you into the category of a true Cathlete!

My experience with Tabata has been some videos from youtube and this was enough to convince me to love this type of cardio workout. I'm perusing over Cathe's collection to see which Hiits are available for an intermediate level but I must admit most seem to be on an advanced level. Oh well, someday I will be able to wear the proud attire of a Cathlete tshirt.


Denny R

[dennyr]

Originally Posted by susanzabo

Hi,

What is tabata? I have seen that reference alot lately and am embarrassed that I don't know what it is. Can I find it in DVDs?

Susan

Tabata is a broad term for hi/low, intensity high/rest, fat burning cardio workouts. Cathe was probably doing these type of workouts long before they became fashionable. Maybe a forum member with an extensive collection of Cathe's videos could guide you on which DVD would work.

[mini-natty]

Originally Posted by dennyr

Congratulations! Successfully completing Hiit 40/20 moves you into the category of a true Cathlete!

My experience with Tabata has been some videos from youtube and this was enough to convince me to love this type of cardio workout. I'm perusing over Cathe's collection to see which Hiits are available for an intermediate level but I must admit most seem to be on an advanced level. Oh well, someday I will be able to wear the proud attire of a Cathlete tshirt.


Denny R

Owning all of Cathe's Hiit's, I would say Pyramid is the easiest, even though 30/30 is supposed to be (many agree with me on this one). I was able to do this last year and considered myself intermediate. You might need to take extra breaks and not do as many reps, but who cares? You do the best you can. Unfortunately, if you have bad knee's, it's A LOT of plyo.

I don't think being "advanced" or having all of Cathe's DVD's makes you a Cathlete. I just think being a devoted fan of Cathe and loving her workouts makes you one.

Take care,

Natasha

[mini-natty]

Originally Posted by susanzabo

Hi,

What is tabata? I have seen that reference alot lately and am embarrassed that I don't know what it is. Can I find it in DVDs?

Susan

Hi there,

I don't have much experience with Tabata. I have only done 1 workout and it was by Tom Holland from Supreme 90-Day. However, if you are looking for a Cathe DVD that will provide you with a similar experience, it's her Hiit's. She has 3 of them: Pyramid, 30/30 and 40/20. All under 30 min, all killer workouts. Her hardest is 40/20, and let me tell you, as close to Tabata as you will encounter EVER. Even those at the advanced level of fitness and beyond will find this workout extremely tough. Try it! If you are healthy and have no medical problems or injuries, give it a go. You will be sweating as if you just took as shower..........trust me.

Natasha

[susanzabo]

Originally Posted by mini-natty

Hi there,

I don't have much experience with Tabata. I have only done 1 workout and it was by Tom Holland from Supreme 90-Day. However, if you are looking for a Cathe DVD that will provide you with a similar experience, it's her Hiit's. She has 3 of them: Pyramid, 30/30 and 40/20. All under 30 min, all killer workouts. Her hardest is 40/20, and let me tell you, as close to Tabata as you will encounter EVER. Even those at the advanced level of fitness and beyond will find this workout extremely tough. Try it! If you are healthy and have no medical problems or injuries, give it a go. You will be sweating as if you just took as shower..........trust me.

Natasha

Hi Natasha,

I actually do have Hiit, have had it for many many months but have actually never done it. The under 30 minute duration turns me off. I just won't feel like I worked hard enough if I do that little bit. But then it's hard to combine with something else as I like to stick with workouts just a bit longer than an hour. Do you combine it with something else, or does it just kick your butt and you are too wiped out to do anything else?

Susan

[dennyr]

Originally Posted by mini-natty

I don't think being "advanced" or having all of Cathe's DVD's makes you a Cathlete. I just think being a devoted fan of Cathe and loving her workouts makes you one.

Take care,

Natasha

Mini,

Thanks for the encouraging words.

Are you working towards making your darling daughter a future Cathlete?
You are never to young to start:

Cathe beginner

Denny R

[lainabaina]

actually, tabata is a training protocol, very specific in design. it is 4 min total or 8 rounds of 20 seconds work immediately followed by 10 seconds rest, so 20-10-20-10...you get the picture.

Cathe has mentioned tabata in one of her articles but I do not remember when it was. it explained the differences between tabata, HIIT and one other type I think.

probably the easiest way to try tabata would be to go to your local high school track, warmup with an easy jog for 5-10 mins and then sprint for 20 seconds, walk for 20 seconds.