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How do I make HIIT and Tabata Workouts in the Sworkit app?
How do I make HIIT and Tabata Workouts in the Sworkit app?

Looking for a quick workout to burn calories and get your heart rate up? Learn how to change the timing settings to HIIT or Tabata.

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Written by Bridgette
Updated over 2 months ago

We get it, you’re bored of the long runs, the bicycle, and dreaded cardio machines. You need something quick, fun, and efficient at burning calories! Hailed for their unique ability to burn TONS of calories, the HIIT and Tabata methods of training are perfect for the busy parent, juggling student, and workaholic. Did you know we have preset timing options for HIIT and Tabata workouts built right into the app?

To switch the timing settings of your workout to HIIT or Tabata:

  1. Open the app on your device and select the Cardio or Strength workout of your choosing.

  2. Tap the orange Select Workout bar at the bottom of the screen.

  3. In the upper right corner, tap the settings icon.

  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen to TRY A NEW TIMING VARIATION and choose one of the below:

    1. HIIT: High-Intensity Interval Training is an umbrella term for intense training that encompasses the Tabata method. It's not easy because it's meant to push you out of your comfort zone, but it's far more effective than traditional cardio!

    2. Tabata: 20-second “all-out” bursts of exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest. The Tabata method requires you to perform 8 rounds of this grueling work regime for a total of 4 minutes!

  5. Set the duration of workout minutes you want to complete.

  6. Click Save.

Check out our blog article for more info on this style of exercise!

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