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

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Tabata

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

From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2023

“I was reminded by him that you can play music as you like,” said Mitsuru Tabata, a veteran Japanese experimental musician who has recorded with Reynols.

From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2022

Scherzer threw a slider that Pittsburgh’s Jose Tabata let hit him for the first base runner.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2022

Nuno Santos leveled in the 22nd minute, stretching to volley back across the goal and into the far corner after a cross from the right by Bruno Tabata.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2021

Tabata was now 24 and finishing her training in the police academy.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2018