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Fitne F us: TABATA
Pump up your summer fi tness routine with a group; however, each exercise should be

Tabata! Curated by Japanese scientists, performed as a set to guarantee e ectiveness.
this form of high-intensity interval training There is no special equipment aside from

(HIIT) is a short and e ective workout. sneakers required for Tabata. A workout mat
With each exercise only lasting four minutes, may be of benefi t to ensure a sturdy grip
this workout is perfect for someone with a for fl oor exercises. You can perform Tabata
busy schedule. Tabata is very versatile as anywhere. From a home gym or living room
the workout consists of multiple exercises to a fi tness center or local gym, this workout
adapting to any part of the body. Pushups, is exceptionally versatile.
burpees, squats, and mountain climbers are
great examples of activities to incorporate. Tabata is full of health benefi ts, including an
increase in aerobic and anaerobic capacities, a
Each repetition lasts twenty seconds, faster metabolism, and body fat loss. Catered
repeated eight times total with a ten-second towards muscle toning and improved
break in between. Follow this same routine endurance, Tabata is excellent for anyone in
for the remaining three exercises, with a need of a heart-pumping workout!
minute’s rest after every eight sets. Each
Tabata session should include four individual Source:
activities. Complete this workout solo, or in active.com/fi tness/articles/what-is-tabata-training

On The Rise: HEALTHY OILS

When it comes to cooking and baking, some at room temperature versus using something Try any or all of these
oils are healthier than others. It is important solid, like butter in cooking, can keep the dish healthier oils when
to place the focus on how the body digests healthier. Switching to oils can increase your cooking or baking:
and absorbs the oils used in food preparation. intake of healthy fats, like monounsaturated
and polyunsaturated fats. Fats that are solid • Canola
A recent trend in the foodservice industry • Corn
focuses on healthy fats versus less-healthy at room temperature, like butter or margarine
options, and the same applies to oils. and coconut oil, contain high amounts of • Olive
saturated fats, which can result in higher • Peanut
Oils are categorized based on the saturated intakes of unhealthy fats.

fats they contain per serving. In general, oils • Sa ower
that contain less than 4 grams of saturated fat Healthy oils are excellent substitutes for their • Soybean
per serving (per tablespoon) are considered a fi rmer counterparts in any recipe or to coat • Sunfl ower
“better for you fat” or healthy cooking oil. cooking pans or skillets. When substituting
ingredients, be sure to choose an oil that Source:
As a general rule, the more solid something does not have a strong fl avor, so it does not heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/
is at room temperature, the less healthy it is change the result of the recipe. Otherwise, eat-smart/fats/healthy-cooking-oils
for you to consume. Oils that remain liquid substitution is fair game.