Tabata

or ta·ba·ta

[ tuh-bah-tuh ]

noun

1. an exercise or fitness program involving repeated alternation between usually 20-second bursts of strenuous exertion and 10-second periods of rest, totaling four minutes for an entire round. high-intensity interval training ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tabata¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; named after Japanese professor Izumi Tabata, who created the program

Example Sentences

Another technique that utilizes the timer is the Tabata protocol.

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