Sugar-Free, TABATA exercise
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Remember to warm up before and cool down after! Since Tabata is so short, make sure your intensity during the 20-second work periods is truly high.
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Tabata Workout: Full Body Focus
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(Warm-up: 5-10 minutes of light cardio and dynamic stretching)

• Round 1: Squats (20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest) x 8 rounds
• Round 2: Push-ups (20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest) x 8 rounds (modify on knees if needed)
• Round 3: Mountain Climbers (20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest) x 8 rounds
• Round 4: Jumping Jacks (20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest) x 8 rounds
  

(Cool-down: 5-10 minutes of light cardio and static stretching)

Important Considerations:
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• Proper Form: Focus on maintaining good form throughout the exercises to prevent injuries. Watch videos or consult a trainer if you're unsure.
• Listen to Your Body: If you feel any pain, stop the exercise and rest. Don't push yourself too hard, especially when starting.
• Progression: As you get fitter, you can change the exercises, or try more challenging variations, but the core structure of 20 seconds work and 10 seconds rest remains the same.

Exercise Modifications:
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• Beginners: If you're new to exercise, you can modify the exercises to make them easier. For example, you can do wall push-ups instead of regular push-ups, or you can do half squats instead of full squats. You can also start with fewer rounds and gradually increase the number as you get stronger.
• Advanced: If you're more advanced, you can make the exercises more challenging. For example, you can do jump squats instead of regular squats, or you can do plyometric push-ups. You can also hold weights during squats.

This is just one example of a Tabata workout. You can create your own Tabata workouts by choosing any exercises you like. Just remember to keep the 20/10 interval structure and choose exercises that work different muscle groups. Have fun!

Mark Anderson

Health Coach