NO REPEAT INTENSE TABATA CARDIO WORKOUT
Are you ready to level up your workout game? This 12-minute tabata cardio workout is perfect for anyone looking to burn calories and get sweaty without needing any equipment. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, this at-home workout will push you to your limits and leave you feeling accomplished.
Tabata training is a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that consists of 20 seconds of intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated for a total of 4 minutes. This workout is designed to elevate your heart rate, increase your endurance, and torch calories in a short amount of time. The best part? It’s completely customizable to your fitness level, allowing you to take extra breaks or modify exercises as needed.
The key to a successful tabata workout is to push yourself to the max during each 20-second interval. This means giving it your all and fully committing to the exercise for those short bursts of time. Remember, the intensity of your workout is what will lead to the calorie burn and sweat-inducing results.
Now, let’s dive into the workout!
Warm-up
Before jumping into the tabata workout, it’s crucial to properly warm up your body to prevent injury and prepare your muscles for the intense exercises ahead. Spend 5-10 minutes doing dynamic stretching, light cardio, and mobility exercises to get your blood flowing and your body ready for action.
The Workout
The 12-minute tabata workout consists of 6 exercises, each performed for 20 seconds with a 10-second rest in between. Once you’ve completed all 6 exercises, take a 1-minute rest before repeating the circuit for a total of 2 rounds.
Here are the exercises:
1. High Knees
2. Burpees
3. Jump Squats
4. Mountain Climbers
5. Plank Jacks
6. Lateral Lunges
These exercises are designed to target different muscle groups while keeping your heart rate elevated for maximum calorie burning. It’s a fast-paced, intense workout that will leave you breathless and dripping in sweat by the end.
Cool Down
After completing the tabata workout, take 5-10 minutes to cool down and stretch your muscles to prevent stiffness and soreness. Focus on deep breathing, gentle stretches, and relaxing movements to bring your heart rate back down and aid in muscle recovery.
Remember, it’s important to listen to your body throughout the workout. If you need to take extra breaks, lower the intensity, or modify the exercises, go ahead and do so. The goal is to challenge yourself while staying safe and injury-free.
If you’re looking to add some fun and diversity to your fitness routine, this tabata cardio workout is the perfect option. It’s a quick, effective, and convenient way to burn calories, improve your cardiovascular fitness, and get your sweat on without needing any fancy equipment.
So, what are you waiting for? Lace up your sneakers, clear some space in your living room, and get ready to sweat it out with this no-repeat intense tabata cardio workout. Your body will thank you!
22 comments
Hey Sophie! Thank you so much for this TABATA workout. I was really sweating. I loved every minute of it. Thank you so much for the little break’s in between the exercises. That helped a lot. I also love the music. It motivates me to do more. You are doing a wonderful job on here. Keep up the great work on your YouTube videos. Sophie you are an inspiration person. You are an amazing, awesome, smart, generous, sweet, kind hearted, funny, lovable human being. You are a queen!! You motivated me to do more. Sophie you have a beautiful soul inside and out. I appreciate everything you do on here. So proud of you! Love you! Have a wonderful day today.🥰🥰❤️❤️
Absolutely LOVED this workout!! The constant changes keep me entertained and distracted from the pain. 🔥
Very good workout, i wasn't sure if i will be able to complete it but i did. Thank you so much for free January guide, i like it but I'm confused so if i use the full body workout for Saturday, should I do all 4 or just any which i choose or a few if not all of them? Thank you.🙏💗
Such a great workout, loved it so much!!! Can you make a 20 min Tabata workout as well?
Love these short burst of workouts that give me energy during the day to sweat it out! Your on fire baby – Thank you
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GREAT THANK YOU!!!
from all fitness influencers it disappoints me to see tittles like "to burn calories" in your workouts.. u spread a beautiful fitness message but i think this is not the right way with all due respect :/
Sophie, thankys!!!!
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Lets go!
I love how I feel the pain in my legs during your workouts ❤️❤️
Where is warm up?
I always wanted to understand what tabata is, finally someone that can explain with a real workout video. Love it!! Thank you Sophie
Sei meravigliosa fatto tutto stamattina Grazie!🔥👍❤
We owe you 😍
its very sweaty workout love you
Beautiful.
This is the best way to celebrate my first workout of the year, I'm soo proud of myself physically and mentally 🔥 🙏💪
Sophie, every time I do one of your workouts, I go into it thinking "I'm worried. It's going to hurt. Am I sure I want to do this?" and I come out of it thinking "that hurt so good and I'm so glad I did it!" You always come up with new exercises to challenge and push us. I appreciate you so much! Thank you, thank you!
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