The Tabata Protocol

Ok, I'm putting this here just because I'll probably be mentioning the Tabata Protocol frequently. I'm not going to go into great depth about it here, because there's plenty of information about it on the internet. Please google it, because incorporating it into some/all of your workouts just might be the best thing you can do for yourself.

Basically, the Tabata Protocol goes like this:

1. Perform the exercise (any exercise, but best if uses many muscles) at low intensity for 5 minutes to warm up.
2. Perform the exercise as strenuously as you possibly can for 20 seconds.
3. Rest completely (or dramatically decrease strenuousness) for 10 seconds.
4. Repeat the previous 2 steps 8 - 10 times, if possible.
5. Perform the exercise at low intensity for 5 minutes to cool down.