For the past month or so, I’ve been crushing hard on Tabata style workouts. They are quick, intense, and leave me super sweaty.
If you’ve never done a Tabata-style workout, they work on a 4-minute cycle. You complete the move with high intensity for 20 seconds, then take a 10 second rest. Repeat this pattern until 4 minutes is up. The Tabata Timer app is really helpful for keeping track of your time and sets.
This ab workout takes 20 minutes and will definitely have you feeling it. Plus, it requires no equipment, so if you’re traveling (like me right now) you can do it anywhere!
Crunches can be done in any style you want, just make sure to keep your core tight by bringing your belly button to your backbone.
Here are a few links to some of the moves in case you need them:
RQ: Are you a Tabata style fan? How often do you do focused core work?
I’m Brooke Selb, a Personal Trainer and Health Coach specializing in helping busy moms and moms to be to easily juggle mom life with family friendly recipes, and easy exercise routines to help you achieve your fitness goals that fit in with your already busy life with sound nutritional advice.
I love Tabata workouts!! Last summer when I taught boot camp I did them often because I told the ladies that you can do anything for 20 seconds!!
That’s the exact mentality you need. That 10 second break gets to feel awfully short though.
Just did (part) of this and I love it! Will have to do the whole thing soon when I have more time 🙂
Thanks, Laura! So happy you enjoyed it!
This looks like fun! I recently was looking for Tabata apps because I love Tabata work outs! They are the bomb!!!! Hope you are enjoying your honeymoon! 🙂
I have been enjoying them more and more. I wasn’t that into them before, but they are a serious butt-kicker.