Originally Posted by wolfchild

The intensity of Tabata is higher than other forms of HIIT...Just because you're doing 20 seconds effort and 10 seconds rest doesn't necessarily mean it's Tabata....My personal opinion is that building an aerobic base is more important and should be done first before even attempting any form of HIIT especially Tabata...If don't have some basic aerobic fitness and endurance to ride at least 50 miles comfortably, then you have no business dong HIIT.