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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.


Etymology

Origin of Tabata

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

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“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

Sporting midfielder Bruno Tabata also was suspended for two matches after being accused of pushing a Porto club official during the brawl.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2022

Another Brazilian, Tabata, pulled back a goal for Lisbon with a powerful left-foot volley in the 78th.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2021

Tabata says many times she felt like telling the truth to their parents but held back.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2018

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