Gobble gobble! It’s time for some tabata.

Yeah…that doesn’t rhyme, or even make sense, but hey, I’ve got a workout for you! Since Thanksgiving is around the corner and we tend to be kinda busy running around in the kitchen, time is limited right? Or you could be like me, and pre-order the 2 sides and champaign you said you’d bring to dinner form Whole Foods. Outsourcing at its finest!

Anyway, this tabata workout is super quick (8 minutes) requires no gym equipment, and is a good mix of cardio and strength, which makes it perfect to fit in before all of the festivities begin this week. And if you’re a reader who doesn’t live in the US, you can do it, too! Just call it Thursday Day Tabata Workout 🙂

I’d be remiss if I didn’t provide a wee bit of a backstory on tabata, because both the definition and the protocol gets butchered everywhere you look.

Tabata = the tabata protocol, which is 4 minutes (8 rounds) of :20 on :10 off. It was originally done on a stationary bike, but has since developed to just about any exercise.

This workout, however, will be extended to 8 minutes, because we’ll be doing 8 rounds of 4 exercises for :20 on and :10 off. However, if you prefer to split them up, 2 and 2, you can do that, resting 1-2 minutes in between 4-minute rounds.

I know that’s confusing. Stick with me. Here’s an instructional video:

Disclaimer: you must consult your physician before participating in a new exercise program.

Of course, you can repeat the entire protocol to make it 16 minutes, or even a 3rd time for 24! And if you don’t have the time/patience to watch the video, here’s the workout in picture form! (Just make sure you know how to perform each exercise with good form. If you don’t…you might need to watch the video anyway :))

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Turkey Day Tabata Workout

And again – you can repeat the tabata protocol to make it 16 minutes, or even a 3rd time for 24!

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I know it’s not Thanksgiving quite yet, but if you’re planning out your weekly workouts, I thought I’d put it out there today so you’d have it in advance 🙂

I’m not sure how much I’ll be around here this week, since it’s the first week of #FitandFestive. However, I am planning on posting a couple workout playlists I’ve been jamming out to, as well as a FitBit challenge update. Stay tuned!

Have a great Monday, friends!

If you celebrate Thanksgiving (whether in October or November) what’s your favorite dish? Mine? EASY. PIE.

What’s your favorite holiday?