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HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training Explained
Achieve your fitness goals in half the time or less. With HIIT, a few minutes is all it takes.
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is now widely acknowledged as the single most advantageous form of exercise for a wide range of fitness goals.
When compared side by side to other forms of cardiovascular training, HIIT repeatedly comes out on top. Not only that, but it does so in a fraction of the time when compared to continuous cardio training or steady state cardio. With HIIT, you will achieve superior gains over other forms of training in all the following
- Weight loss
- Improving the body’s capacity to burn fat
- Increasing anaerobic threshold, enabling you to work harder before the burn sets in
- Improving maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max), a popular indicator of fitness
- Improving athletic performance
- Releasing beta-endorphins, providing a feeling of well-being
- Exercise enjoyment
- And much more
HIIT works by using short duration high intensity sprints together with nice and easy recovery periods such as walks or slow jogs. This makes the sprints extremely tolerable and even enjoyable.
Yet few people use or even know about HIIT and its incredible power!
Find out just how effective interval training is and how it can be used in only a fraction of the time when compared to continuous training such as jogging at the same speed for up to an hour at a time.
Discover the different forms of HIIT training such as Tabata, Fartlek, the Little Method and how best to use them.
For the first time – Learn a range of high intensity exercises and training modes which are perfect for HIIT - Exercises you can perform either at the gym, in the park or at home.
Learn how to craft and make use of your own HIIT training designs, specifically to help you achieve your exercise goals in an incredibly quick time.
The science is conclusive - HIIT will change your life.
Grab your copy TODAY!
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is now widely acknowledged as the single most advantageous form of exercise for a wide range of fitness goals.
When compared side by side to other forms of cardiovascular training, HIIT repeatedly comes out on top. Not only that, but it does so in a fraction of the time when compared to continuous cardio training or steady state cardio. With HIIT, you will achieve superior gains over other forms of training in all the following
- Weight loss
- Improving the body’s capacity to burn fat
- Increasing anaerobic threshold, enabling you to work harder before the burn sets in
- Improving maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max), a popular indicator of fitness
- Improving athletic performance
- Releasing beta-endorphins, providing a feeling of well-being
- Exercise enjoyment
- And much more
HIIT works by using short duration high intensity sprints together with nice and easy recovery periods such as walks or slow jogs. This makes the sprints extremely tolerable and even enjoyable.
Yet few people use or even know about HIIT and its incredible power!
Find out just how effective interval training is and how it can be used in only a fraction of the time when compared to continuous training such as jogging at the same speed for up to an hour at a time.
Discover the different forms of HIIT training such as Tabata, Fartlek, the Little Method and how best to use them.
For the first time – Learn a range of high intensity exercises and training modes which are perfect for HIIT - Exercises you can perform either at the gym, in the park or at home.
Learn how to craft and make use of your own HIIT training designs, specifically to help you achieve your exercise goals in an incredibly quick time.
The science is conclusive - HIIT will change your life.
Grab your copy TODAY!
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260 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 7, 2012
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June 20, 2019
I found the information about weight loss interesting, and I love the fact that he gives you all of his sources and encourages you to read them/about them yourself.
What really got me, though, was the information about Maximal Oxygen Uptake (your ability to transport and use oxygen during exercise). Improving your VO2 Max is a very big route to improving asthma, and it would seem that HIIT is a much better way of doing this than continual training.
Heck, in some situations that could really be a life saver for someone like me who forgets their rescue inhaler.
What really got me, though, was the information about Maximal Oxygen Uptake (your ability to transport and use oxygen during exercise). Improving your VO2 Max is a very big route to improving asthma, and it would seem that HIIT is a much better way of doing this than continual training.
Heck, in some situations that could really be a life saver for someone like me who forgets their rescue inhaler.
February 10, 2019
The best book I've read on this subject and I've read about 5 and possibly one of the best in the field of health and fitness. The author takes a brave stand advocating for short bursts of high intensity activity rather than longer durations of more manageable exercise. He shows how this is better for any range of exercise related goals such as weight loss and provides evidence to back himself up. I was convinced.
March 29, 2014
Brilliant book! If you're not convinced that HIIT is the best thing for you, no matter what your aims may be, then you will be by the time you finish this book.
For weight loss, improved fitness or simply to maintain health by carrying out as little exercise as possible (although very intense) then this is the single most important method of training.
The book is thorough on the subject and will leave you itching to get outside (or to the gym) to give it a go.
For weight loss, improved fitness or simply to maintain health by carrying out as little exercise as possible (although very intense) then this is the single most important method of training.
The book is thorough on the subject and will leave you itching to get outside (or to the gym) to give it a go.
November 24, 2013
This book completely opened my mind to a new method of training. I really don't think I'll ever go back to 'running' like I used to do. HIIT shows you how to get much more from your training in only a fraction of the time. How could I refuse? Recommended reading!
September 8, 2017
Does what it says on the tin
Easy to follow and I'll shortly find out how easy it is to do. I've done various interval training over the years but rarely flat out or as short intervals.
Easy to follow and I'll shortly find out how easy it is to do. I've done various interval training over the years but rarely flat out or as short intervals.
August 3, 2018
Excellent book
Very comprehensive guide to HIIT and it’s many benefits. Suitable for the beginner or more advanced exerciser. Backed by lots of research and evidence. Would highly recommend.
Very comprehensive guide to HIIT and it’s many benefits. Suitable for the beginner or more advanced exerciser. Backed by lots of research and evidence. Would highly recommend.
September 17, 2018
Absolutely brilliant book. As someone who already loved HIIT this book has reinforced the training for me and also taught me a lot I didn’t know. Will be recommending to lots of people. Informative, interesting and well written.
March 30, 2019
Extremely comprehensive and thorough, the author makes use of many scientific studies to prove his points, allowing the reader to see how and why HIIT works so well. Workout principles are also very detailed, yet easy for the average individual to understand and implement into their own training.
July 16, 2021
My background -- I have been into Interval Training for a while and took up HIIT as part of natural progression. I undertsand the basics of it and it has helped me improve on multiple fronts. My review is based on my current level of HIIT expertise and knowledge hence.
For a beginner this is a great book. The concept is explained clearly, the comparison between HIIT and CT (Continuous training) is done very well along with differences and benefits.
It also talks about how HIIT helps with burning more fat then CT and the science behind it. Various forms of HIIT, nutrition related aspects, various HIIT workouts, stretches and common pitfalls are also indicated very well.
My only concern is that it doesnt go too deep into the science beind how human body burns fat and the associated details (Ex: ATP energy source information is limited, ATP converting to ADP, using creatine supplement to replenish ATP stores quickly and even storing more of it to improve performance etc is not touched).
In all honesty i don't think the author wanted to go too deep into those aspects as well since this is targeted twards beginners.
Recommended.
For a beginner this is a great book. The concept is explained clearly, the comparison between HIIT and CT (Continuous training) is done very well along with differences and benefits.
It also talks about how HIIT helps with burning more fat then CT and the science behind it. Various forms of HIIT, nutrition related aspects, various HIIT workouts, stretches and common pitfalls are also indicated very well.
My only concern is that it doesnt go too deep into the science beind how human body burns fat and the associated details (Ex: ATP energy source information is limited, ATP converting to ADP, using creatine supplement to replenish ATP stores quickly and even storing more of it to improve performance etc is not touched).
In all honesty i don't think the author wanted to go too deep into those aspects as well since this is targeted twards beginners.
Recommended.
May 30, 2022
Very thorough, practical and interesting HIIT BOOK
I loved this hiit book. The research details to support his claims create a lot trust. I read the book in a short time. I wanted to turn the pages.
Every question answered. I know why I will do hiit, how to do it and when to do it.
BTW. I started sprinting a few weeks ago after learning about it via Dr Sean O'mara. A very interesting man studying visceral fat as an indicator of disease. Metabolic syndrome, cholesterol etc. Check his YouTube and twitter updates.
I wish I had this book before starting to sprint. Within 3 days of starting I torn my hamstring. Oh my goodness.
Enjoy this book. We will both be healthier than most for it.
I loved this hiit book. The research details to support his claims create a lot trust. I read the book in a short time. I wanted to turn the pages.
Every question answered. I know why I will do hiit, how to do it and when to do it.
BTW. I started sprinting a few weeks ago after learning about it via Dr Sean O'mara. A very interesting man studying visceral fat as an indicator of disease. Metabolic syndrome, cholesterol etc. Check his YouTube and twitter updates.
I wish I had this book before starting to sprint. Within 3 days of starting I torn my hamstring. Oh my goodness.
Enjoy this book. We will both be healthier than most for it.
May 11, 2019
Good basic explanation.
Basic and effective book to get anyone started. However at times the writing misses the mark by using and confusing terms in relation to their intent. For example, he used the term "feel" to describe a list that has no association with what one could feel. There are a lot of instances like this. Inspire of this, if you read the entire book, the editing shortfalls are more than made up for by the repeated explanations
Basic and effective book to get anyone started. However at times the writing misses the mark by using and confusing terms in relation to their intent. For example, he used the term "feel" to describe a list that has no association with what one could feel. There are a lot of instances like this. Inspire of this, if you read the entire book, the editing shortfalls are more than made up for by the repeated explanations
February 18, 2020
Quick read, goes straight to the point. I had never read any book on the topic before and I feel like I know what is necessary now to train HIIT by myself. I know a lot about training, but my focus is strength training. Already started implementing these types of workouts, they do burn. Recommended.
December 22, 2020
I’m excited to start incorporating HIIT
This was a wonderful book filled with a plethora of references to support the notion that HIIT is better than steady state cardio in pretty much every way- I’m pumped to start incorporating HIIT cardio into my own workout regimen! Quality over quantity!
This was a wonderful book filled with a plethora of references to support the notion that HIIT is better than steady state cardio in pretty much every way- I’m pumped to start incorporating HIIT cardio into my own workout regimen! Quality over quantity!
December 31, 2016
Excellent information hidden beneath a layer of dogma – the research, the advice, the tips are all fantastic, but the tone is so preachy that it's difficult to take seriously. Worth the time, but it would be a lot easier to trust if it didn't constantly seem like it was flogging something at me.
March 8, 2019
Interesting Read
This is one of the most thorough books I have read on HITT. I like that the author incorporated many research studies. I came away from the book with a renewed intention of including HITT in my training.
This is one of the most thorough books I have read on HITT. I like that the author incorporated many research studies. I came away from the book with a renewed intention of including HITT in my training.
June 20, 2020
Fantastic Book!
I am a personal trainer and I've just started my own business and I've been reading as much possible to be informed as possible. I truly enjoyed the book. It's a pleasure to learn from others perspective and knowledge. Thank yo!
I am a personal trainer and I've just started my own business and I've been reading as much possible to be informed as possible. I truly enjoyed the book. It's a pleasure to learn from others perspective and knowledge. Thank yo!
June 30, 2017
Great book on HIIT
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A light, easy read that contains all the information you need in order to get started with HIIT
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A light, easy read that contains all the information you need in order to get started with HIIT
February 6, 2018
Comprehensive
Very well written book for the novice. I now feel completely prepared to start my new regime and feel confident in what I'm doing.
Very well written book for the novice. I now feel completely prepared to start my new regime and feel confident in what I'm doing.
March 13, 2018
Loved all of the solid research. Now to put into practice all of his recommendations.
March 31, 2019
Feels a bit all over the place kind of books that tried to be one fits all to address everyone from skinny to obese, young to old, with very little details and concrete workouts
July 20, 2020
Really excited to start a HIIT regimen. Adam uses lots of studies to back his claims which makes me feel comfortable with how preachy he comes off sometimes.
June 2, 2023
One-sided and lacking basic logic up to a point it's utter bs but at least it's motivating
January 30, 2013
basic overview
March 29, 2014
I learned a ton after reading this book. I think of all the fitness books I've read, this was the best. Straight forward and loaded with good information.
March 16, 2015
This book has opened up a whole new world to me. I never knew you could get so much more from less work, but everything totally makes sense.
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December 19, 2015Good starting point for me
Good starting point for me in my training.
I have said all I wanted to say about this book but Amazon insist on more words
Good starting point for me in my training.
I have said all I wanted to say about this book but Amazon insist on more words
January 17, 2017
Great read
I highly recommend this book. Great read and very understanding. The information contained in this book is very easy to understanding.
I highly recommend this book. Great read and very understanding. The information contained in this book is very easy to understanding.
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