{"id":57990,"date":"2021-07-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/tabata-emom-amrap-hiit\/"},"modified":"2021-07-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T22:00:00","slug":"tabata-emom-amrap-hiit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/evolve\/tabata-emom-amrap-hiit\/","title":{"rendered":"Tabata, EMOM & AMRAP: why you should do HIIT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Short-burst exercise isn\u2019t only perfect for those short on time<\/strong> \u2014 it’s also a flawless match for those looking to add variety to their workouts<\/strong>. Like all good things, HIIT (short for High-Intensity Interval Training<\/strong>) comes in a range of different forms, with a wide span of benefits. Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP: each HIIT-inspired workout has its own benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on who you talk to, high-intensity exercise can mean many things – and it\u2019s easy to get your cardio confused. EMOM? AMRAP? All these acronyms make fitness lingo less wordy, but there\u2019s a lot to remember, TBH.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make HIIT simpler, let\u2019s break down the quick and sweaty details of interval training, as well as its three most popular variations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What, exactly, is HIIT, IRL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may already know this, but a reminder of the science is always helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HIIT\u2019s been around for a long time, taking the form of short bursts of intense activity combined with periods of rest<\/strong>. Often involving a combination of cardio workouts and strength training, it\u2019s a dream form of exercise for anyone wanting to boost cardio and muscular endurance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, a HIIT session takes less than 30 minutes to complete<\/strong> – with no longer than 20 seconds of 110% effort and 10 seconds of rest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why do HIIT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HIIT\u2019s well-loved for the way it helps you burn a lot of calories<\/strong>, even up to 24 hours after the end of your workout. This is thanks to a nifty process known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. From better brainpower to lower blood pressure, the health effects of HIIT are plentiful.<\/strong> At EVO, we\u2019re also big fans of functional workouts that defy the rules of using fitness equipment. After all, HIIT is a great way to perform bodyweight exercises<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tabata, EMOM & AMRAP: 3 variations of HIIT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tabata: 20 on, 10 off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s one of the most common forms of training to fall under the HIIT umbrella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fat-burning, fitness-boosting exercise developed by Dr Izumi Tabata, who studied two groups of speed skaters – one exercised for an hour at medium intensity, the other followed his Tabata approach, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n