HiiT – 40/20

HiiT 40/20 is based on research by Dr. Izumi Tabata and a team of researchers from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo, Japan. Their research study, called the Tabata Protocol, published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise in 1996 concluded that just four minutes of high intensity Tabata interval training did more to increase aerobic and anaerobic capacity than did an hour of steady state cardio exercise. Participants in the study increased their anaerobic capacity by an average of 28% and their VO2max by 14%;

In HiiT 40/20 you’ll be doing 16 all out high intensity intervals based on the Tabata Protocol ratio of 2 to 1 for work and rest. Each interval is divided into 40 second high energy, plyo reps, followed by a 20 second rest. Three additional one minute breaks are spread throughout the program.

HiiT 40/20 is one tough workout, but is only 29 minutes in length so it is perfect for days when you don’t have a lot of time, but still want a hard and effective workout.

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3 Responses

  • Wow, this is fantastic. I especially appreciate understanding the science behind it. I suspect those 29 minutes will feel much longer especially as the program progressing into the 16 interverals.

    I’ll have to chant “it’s just 40 seconds” and then gulp for air for the 20 second recovery.

    Cathe, you’ve changed my life for the better and for that I offer many thanks.

    Michele B. in Bethesda, Maryland

  • Woohoo!!! So, it looks like I’ll need the step, plenty of water, my best game face, focus (and perhaps some bengay waiting in the wings) and then I’ll be ready for Hiit 40/20.

    I know this for sure, time fly by doing these workouts but my body will let me know that 29 minutes was more than enough. In the end, my heart will be stronger and I’ll have greater stamina and strength.

    Cathe (et. al) always always always delivers the very best that video fitness has to offer. Thanks Cathe.

    Your fitness friend,

    Teals (in Orange County California)

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