Circuit + Tabata Workouts

Circuit + Tabata workouts mix strength circuits with cardio tabatas. They’re like a bootcamp class in your living room! The exact format will vary a little from class to class, but in all you can expect a mix of strength exercises and cardio exercises. In the strength circuits, I give you four-five exercises, each performed for 45 seconds, for three-four sets. In the tabatas, I give you two exercises, and you alternate between them using an interval structure of 20 seconds work and 10 seconds rest X8.

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Full Length Class Format

In the full length class format of Circuit + Tabata workouts, you complete two strength circuits and two cardio tabatas (alternating between them). These classes are typically 50-60 minutes long.

Express Class Format

In the express class format, we do just one strength circuit and one tabata. These classes are typically 35-40 minutes long.

Circuit Pulse + Tabata Class Format

Circuit Pulse + Tabata classes switch up the format just slightly by adding in—you guessed it!—pulsing. The pulsing is just added to the circuit. You do 30-45 seconds of the full range exercise followed by 15 seconds of pulsing, rest, and move on to the next.

Total Body Circuit + Tabata Workouts

Hit all the major muscle groups with these total body Circuit + Tabata classes. In some, it’s total body all throughout class with lots of compound exercises. In others, you’ll focus on lower body for one half of class and upper body / core for the other half.

Lower Body Circuit + Tabata Workouts

These Circuit + Tabata classes have a lower body focus.

Upper Body / Core Circuit + Tabata Workouts

These classes have an upper body and core focus.

Circuit + Tabata Classes with Weights

We’ll use weights (dumbbells) in these classes. Some require heavy (ier) weights, other require light (er) weights.

Circuit + Tabata Classes with Resistance Bands

We’ll incorporate resistance band exercises into these workouts. If you’re looking for band recommendations:

• This is the set of resistance band loops I have. I like that the lighter ones have a big range of motion—makes them versatile.
• I use this set of long bands with handles. The handles clip on and off you can create lots of variations in weight.

Bodyweight Only Circuit + Tabata Classes

No equipment needed for these bodyweight only classes!

Circuit + Tabata Classes with Sliders

Sliding exercises are incorporated into these Circuit + Tabata workouts. If you’re working out on hardwood floors, dish towels work great as sliders. If you’re working out on carpet, try paper plates. Or, you can always purchase a set of disc gliders.

Circuit + Tabata Classes with a Stepper

We use a stepper for these classes. Either a small step or long step bench will work. If you’re short on space, this is the stepper I have. I love the adjustable risers, makes it so versatile.

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