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20-Min Tabata Fat Burner

Classic Tabata protocol: 20 seconds all-out, 10 seconds rest. Repeat until done.

Duration
20 min
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
None
Goal
Fat Loss

What is Tabata?

20 seconds max effort, 10 seconds rest, 8 rounds per exercise. Each exercise takes 4 minutes. You'll do 5 exercises total.

The Workout

Exercise 1: Burpees (4 min)

20s ON / 10s OFF x 8 rounds

Rest 60 seconds.

Exercise 2: Jump Squats (4 min)

20s ON / 10s OFF x 8 rounds

Rest 60 seconds.

Exercise 3: Mountain Climbers (4 min)

20s ON / 10s OFF x 8 rounds

Rest 60 seconds.

Exercise 4: Push-Ups (4 min)

20s ON / 10s OFF x 8 rounds

Rest 60 seconds.

Exercise 5: High Knees (4 min)

20s ON / 10s OFF x 8 rounds

Rules

  • Count your reps every round. Your goal is consistency, not decline.
  • If you can still chat between rounds, push harder.
  • Do this 2-3x per week max. Your body needs recovery from this intensity.