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Short, practical guides to interval training — the science, the formats, and the gear that makes it actually click.

The Basics

What Is Tabata? The Science Behind the 4-Minute Workout

The 20-10-8 protocol explained: origin, research findings, and how to run a real Tabata workout.

5 min read · Pavel Ilin
Compare

Tabata vs HIIT: What's the Difference?

All Tabata is HIIT, but not all HIIT is Tabata. A clear comparison of intensity, timing, and who each is for.

4 min read · Pavel Ilin
Gear

Best Interval Timer for Apple Watch in 2026

The features that actually matter in an Apple Watch interval timer — and how to set one up in seconds.

5 min read · Pavel Ilin
Get Started

Tabata for Beginners: Your First 4-Minute Workout

How to start Tabata safely and build up to the full 20-10-8 protocol.

5 min read · Pavel Ilin
Workouts

8 No-Equipment Tabata Workouts You Can Do Anywhere

Eight bodyweight blocks — squats, burpees, mountain climbers and more.

6 min read · Pavel Ilin
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HIIT vs Steady-State Cardio: Which Is Better for Fat Loss?

Calories, afterburn, recovery — and which to actually choose.

6 min read · Pavel Ilin
The Basics

What Is HIIT? A Complete Beginner's Guide

How interval training works, the main formats, and how to start.

6 min read · Pavel Ilin
Explained

How Many Calories Does Tabata Burn?

The honest numbers — and what actually changes them.

5 min read · Pavel Ilin
How-To

How to Set Up a Tabata Timer (the Right Way)

20-10-8 and the settings that matter, step by step.

4 min read · Pavel Ilin
Explained

How Often Should You Do HIIT?

Find your weekly frequency and avoid overtraining.

5 min read · Pavel Ilin
Fat Loss

HIIT for Weight Loss: Does It Actually Work?

The afterburn, the comparison with steady cardio, and a realistic plan for fat loss.

7 min read · Pavel Ilin
Heart Rate

Heart Rate Zones for HIIT: How Hard Should You Go?

The five zones, which ones HIIT uses, and how to train by heart rate on Apple Watch.

7 min read · Pavel Ilin

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