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Fat-Blasting HIIT Workout: Try Tabata Training

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By Josh Piers - May 19, 2022 - 5 Mins Read

Why do Tabata workouts?

[caption id="attachment_10429" align="alignnone" width="709"] Dana Santas demonstrates a mountain climber as part of a Tabata training workout[/caption] There are numerous health benefits to consistent moderate-intensity cardio exercises, but there are compelling reasons to incorporate Tabata into your total training. Ashley Borden, a celebrity trainer, spoke about Tabata's advantages. "Despite the short time commitment, Tabata is not a fad, but a scientifically validated exercise program that provides a very efficient means of fat burning," said Borden, who was a trainer on E! 's "Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian" and "The Kelly Clarkson Show," among others. Without changing their diets, overweight young men in a 12-week trial observed an average 17 percent reduction in visceral fat by undertaking 20 minutes of high-intensity exercising three times per week. Borden said she incorporates Tabata into her online sessions because of the fat-burning benefits and the simple style (20 seconds on, 10 seconds off). "People think it's more achievable than trying to push oneself for 5 minutes before taking a minute off," she said. "They say things like, 'I can push myself for 20 seconds,' which is a significant selling element for those who are scared by other types of HIIT."