Science AMA Series: I’m Dr. Izumi Tabata, a professor at Ritsumeikan
University Graduate School of Sport and Health Science, and known for
the Tabata Training Protocol for High-Intensity Interval Training
(HIIT). AMA!
Abstract
Hi Reddit! I am Dr. Izumi Tabata, a professor at Ritsumeikan University
Graduate School of Sport and Health Science in Japan. More than 20 years
ago, I reported that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves
aerobic and anaerobic energy releasing capacity in this research
article. Thereafter, this protocol was termed “Tabata Training” and
has become popular among the fitness community. AMA!