An intense workout for a total-body burn: 20-minute Tabata workout

Working out is great, and we are not kidding about it. The key point lies in finding something that would suit you best. These days there are many workout routines and plans available, but unless you are an experienced fitness addict or work with a trainer on a regular basis, it may be difficult to come up with something that will turn out to be more than satisfactory in all the aspects.

What is meant by aspects is the required time, strength and of course the result. Very often, we are limited in time, and that is what stops the most of you to stop thinking about regular gym workout.

However, there is something called HIIT – High interval intensity training – and is going to be the main topic of our today’s discussion.

The benefits of HIIT are the least amount of time required, limited equipment and of the result. This Tabata workout routine that we have in mind will take only twenty minutes of your time and won’t require any additional equipment but your body weight.

However, within these twenty minutes, you will work our whole body out, and that is exactly what makes this routine so special.

Last but not least, no matter the effect of this routine you have to make sure that you monitor your diet closely otherwise ether may be no result at all. When it comes to weight loss and body shaping you should be aware that no diet is effective without the workout and vice versa.

#1. Jumping jack

1. Stand straight with your feet together and hands by your sides.

2. Jump up, spread your feet and bring both hands together above your head.

3. Jump again and return to the starting position.

4. Repeat until set is complete.

#2. Skaters

1. Lean forward, jump to the right, bring your left foot behind you, and bring your left arm in front of you.

2. Jump to the left, bring your right arm in front of you and your right foot behind you.

3. Repeat this side to side movement until the set is complete.

#3. Plank to side twist

1. Start in a low plank position with your body in a straight line, your elbows bent and under your shoulders and your feet hip-width apart.

2. Rotate your hips to the right and dip your body almost to the floor.

3. Return to the starting position and repeat on the left side. Keep alternating sides until the set is complete

#4. Lunges

1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, keep your back straight, your shoulders back and your abs tight.

2. Take a step forward and slowly bend both knees, until your back knee is just above the floor.

3. Stand back up and repeat the movement.

4. Alternate legs until set is complete.

#5. Spiderman plank

1. Start in a low plank position with your body in a straight line, your elbows bent and under your shoulders and with your feet hip-width apart.

2. Bring your right knee to your right elbow.

3. Extend your right leg back and return to the starting position.

4. Repeat on the left side

#6. Russian twist

1. Lie down with your legs bent at the knees.

2. Elevate your upper body so that it creates a V shape with your thighs.

3. Twist your torso to the right, and then reverse the motion, twisting it to the left.

4. Repeat this movement until set is complete.

#7. V-Ups

1. Lie on a mat with your legs fully extended and your arms extended over your head.

2. Raise both legs and your torso simultaneously and reach toward your feet.

3. Return to the starting position and repeat until set is complete.

#8. Superman

1. Lie on your belly, with your arms and legs fully extended.

2. Lift both arms and legs off the floor, and hold for a count of 2.

3. Return to the starting position and repeat.