Tabata

American  

[tuh-bah-tuh] / təˈbɑ tə /

Or tabata

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.

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Etymology

Origin of Tabata

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

Example Sentences

The general in command of Venezuela's presidential honour guard, Javier Marcano Tábata, has been sacked days after Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces in a raid in Caracas and taken to New York to stand trial on narco-terrorism charges.

From BBC

The order to replace Gen Marcano Tábata was issued by the new interim president, Delcy Rodríguez.

From BBC

The sacking of Gen Marcano Tábata is one of the first changes to senior officials in her inner circle.

From BBC

As well as being in charge of the presidential guard, Gen Marcano Tábata also led Venezuela's military counterintelligence unit DGCIM.

From BBC

“We have always had to supplement by rehiring older workers,” said Kazuyuki Tabata, an Asuqa manager.

From New York Times