Author Topic: Tried tabata today just for the heck of it ... (Read 5139 times)

wavelength · « **on:** April 20, 2009, 12:14:32 PM »

... it sucks just like any other form of cardio

However, if I would do cardio, that's what I would do. The shorter the better.

Awesomo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2009, 12:17:39 PM »

I'm considering buying that gymboss thing that johnny loves so much. I want to break up my cardio to tabata 1-2 a week, 5k 1-2 a week, and 1 longer run.

tbombz · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2009, 12:18:41 PM »

Quote from: Awesomo on April 20, 2009, 12:17:39 PM

I'm considering buying that gymboss thing that johnny loves so much. I want to break up my cardio to tabata 1-2 a week, 5k 1-2 a week, and 1 longer run.

5k isnt long enough? do you want to be small and skinny or are you into bodybuilding?

mass 04 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2009, 12:21:19 PM »

I tried after johnnysogay said how great it was. I liked it.

Awesomo · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2009, 12:22:41 PM »

I knock out 5k too quickly as I get in better shape. Right now It is done in 24 minutes and in a month i'll be down to 21-22 minutes. I like to try and add a longer 45 minutes - 1hr run everyonce in awhile. Knock out like 7 miles or so.

johnnynoname · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:01:04 PM »

i'm not gonna go on a long winded rave but all i will say is that tabata is THE SHIT and you can do it with running and you can try doing it with burpees (and all the burpee variations) as well

my suggestion- start off with 4 rounds and add a round every week or two till you hit the full 8 rounds. nobody, NOBODY can do a true, full tabata the first time around

also, you need a gymboss timer to do tabata's, imho. reason being is that the gymboss keeps you from having to concentrate on watching a clock to know when to switch over from "jog/walk" to "sprint"- it just beeps/vibrates and you will know

TommyBoy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:02:17 PM »

Quote from: johnnynoname on April 20, 2009, 01:01:04 PM

full tabata the first time around

I did. I wanted to die.

Awesomo · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:02:49 PM »

Quote from: johnnynoname on April 20, 2009, 01:01:04 PM

my suggestion- start off with 4 rounds and add a round every week or two till you hit the full 8 rounds. nobody, NOBODY can do a true, full tabata the first time around

I accept your challenge

johnnynoname · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:03:09 PM »

Quote from: TommyBoy on April 20, 2009, 01:02:17 PM

I did. I wanted to die.

well that means that it works then

Reign Down · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:07:01 PM »

any good links to this technique you use in particular?

ta ta

wavelength · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:08:17 PM »

Quote from: TommyBoy on April 20, 2009, 01:02:17 PM

I did. I wanted to die.

I also did, I'm still sweating

TommyBoy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:08:46 PM »

Quote from: johnnynoname on April 20, 2009, 01:03:09 PM

well that means that it works then

Not arguing that. Once I get the facilities to accommodate going back to it I am. Immediately. I'm an avid believer that sprints and running just tie my body parts in, make it flow better. I'm naturally a sprinter/runner so it only makes sense. I was doing tabata after my weights for about two months back in Florida about 6 months ago and I was super ripped. Only 175lbs but jesus I was ripped.

Quote from: wavelength on April 20, 2009, 01:08:17 PM

I also did, I'm still sweating

HAH! Yeah, I would sweat forever after the sessions. Take a shower, dry off, and still be sweating.

Pete Nice · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2009, 03:00:46 PM »

Johnny,

can you explain what a "Burpee" is?

Migs · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2009, 03:02:49 PM »

wth is tabata? It sounds like bad indian food.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2009, 03:16:05 PM »

Quote from: Pete Nice on April 20, 2009, 03:00:46 PM

Johnny,

can you explain what a "Burpee" is?

It's what he does after pleasuring Rico.....sorry johnny, couldn't resist...

johnnynoname · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:32:17 PM »

Quote from: Pete Nice on April 20, 2009, 03:00:46 PM

Johnny,

can you explain what a "Burpee" is?

a basic burpee

alot of cool versions of burpees
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nomY3hM-e_4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy3R8nrfFts

now the burpee by itself is sick..now imagine doing it TABATA STYLE

now, imagine doing a burpee circuit tabata style...that is with each "sprint" round you do a different type of burpee

Quote from: Reign Down on April 20, 2009, 01:07:01 PM

any good links to this technique you use in particular?

ta ta

the scientific version of what the tabata protocol is
http://www.cbass.com/SEARCHOF.HTM

a easier to digest version
http://www.tabataprotocol.com/

remember, tabata is a theory not a specific exercise

johnnynoname · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:42:41 PM »

btw, get a gymboss timer
www.gymboss.com

tbombz · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:52:07 PM »

johnny you do tabata on an empty stomach , am i right?

Camel Jockey · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:01:17 PM »

Fuck is a tabata?

johnnynoname · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:09:33 PM »

Quote from: tbombz on April 20, 2009, 05:52:07 PM

johnny you do tabata on an empty stomach , am i right?

3x a week

i just like to get it over with before breakfast

tbombz · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:10:11 PM »

Quote from: johnnynoname on April 20, 2009, 06:09:33 PM

3x a week

i just like to get it over with before breakfast

probably better for fat burning that way

probably also why you cant put on alot of muscle.

johnnynoname · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:12:31 PM »

Quote from: tbombz on April 20, 2009, 06:10:11 PM

probably also why you cant put on alot of muscle.

i was always of the lean ilk

not once have i ever heard a girl say "wow, you would look amazing if you had 20 more pounds of lean muscle mass"

i've accepted the fact that i'm a ectomorph and embrace it

nzmusclemonster · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:13:47 PM »

I thought tabata was a fish

Pete Nice · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:14:48 PM »

how many of those burpees can you do in 20 seconds?

jpm101 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:18:48 PM »

Have used the Tabata method for years and suggesting it for just as long. Pretty simple stuff, 20 second max, 10 second rest and repeat cycle. Tabata does not slow or stop muscle development, but can work well while gaining muscle mass. All when done correctly, that is. Johnnynoname give some great examples as where to look for more info.