Day 24 – Tabata IV

Good morning, participants!

Don’t forget that our conference call is tonight (June 14). The time of the call is at 10:00 p.m. EST/7 PST.

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Simply dial the toll-free number and enter the code when prompted. Can’t wait to talk to all of you tonight!

Warm-up:

Your workout for Thursday, June 14 – Tabata IV:

Do each exercise 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off for a total of 5 minutes, then move on to the next exercise (8 rounds per movement). Rest 1 minute in between.

• Jack squats
• Tricep push-ups
• Right side plank
• Left side plank
• High knee runs
• *Rest 1 minute after each 4-minute set

For more information, visit http://tabatatraining.org/.

Note: There is an awesome app to keep time of your Tabata rounds. It’s called Tabata Pro and it’s well worth the $2.99. You can also use a watch/clock that counts the seconds, or a stop watch.

Start your first exercise at the top of the minute, makes keeping track much easier. The key to Tabata workouts is that when you’re doing the 20 seconds on, it’s as intense and you can make it. Don’t be shy – really get in there and work for it! No one should leave this workout feeling like they could have done more. Use every bit of those 20 seconds and make every repetition count, then rest for 10 seconds. Rinse and repeat!

After you’ve done 8 rounds (for a total of 5 minutes) of the first movement, start the next one. Only rest when you absolutely need it. Get in there, get it done, and get on with your life!

Cool down:

For a printout of today’s workout, download the PDF file here.

Motivational thought:

Nutrition tip of the day:

Go to bed earlier. Eight hours of sleep gives you a mental edge to help control emotional eating any time of day.