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Intense Transformation: Discover How HIIT—the Most Powerful Exercise to Transform Your Mind, Body, & Spirit—Can Activate Your Full Potential
Discover how to use HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) to sharpen your mind, shape your body, and uplift your spirit in less than 30 minutes! No matter what age, fitness level, or body type you are!
Are you looking for ways to hit your fitness goals without spending hours in the gym or following a strict, unsustainable diet?
Have you tried working out in the past, but life got in the way until you gradually worked out less and less?
Would you like to have access to a sustainable fitness system that will leave you excited for the next workout instead of looking for excuses not to do it?
If you answered "Yes" to at least one of these questions, please read on…
The fitness world is currently packed with all types of fad workouts, diets, and supplements.
Just jump on Google or YouTube, pick a free program or a trainer you like, and go for it! Now, tell me…
How is that working for you so far?
When was the last time you felt excited about your next training session?
When was the last time you weren’t scrambling for an excuse not to do it?
“It's been a tough day…”
“I don't have time…”
“I still feel exhausted from the last one…”
“It's raining…(just kidding!)” and a million and five other excuses that keep you away from living the life you want!
And you know what? It's not even your fault!
In this book you’ll find special HIIT strategies and concepts; I will also explain to you why you struggled to develop a workout habit before, and how to do it the proper way so you can reap all the massive benefits.
Inside you’ll find:
The science behind HIIT, and how it can improve your brain health, brain function, and mindfulness
Why this style of training is the most effective for fat-burning/weight loss, endurance, strength, and power: The only type of training that hits all 4 major fitness areas at once!
The No. 1 most overlooked and shocking reason why people can't sustain working out long-term
HIIT and Spiritual Transformation: How a 30 minute daily workout can uplift your spirit
5 health benefits HIIT can help you achieve quickly (Metabolism boost and hormonal improvements are just two of them!)
How to get started with HIIT to obtain ultimate health benefits for any fitness level and activate your full potential
Want to challenge yourself? Intermediate and Advanced training strategies are here for you
A very detailed recovery plan to ensure your long-term success
Keep in mind that no matter what age or fitness level you are, this book will walk you through the transformation that is yours for the taking!
Are you looking for ways to hit your fitness goals without spending hours in the gym or following a strict, unsustainable diet?
Have you tried working out in the past, but life got in the way until you gradually worked out less and less?
Would you like to have access to a sustainable fitness system that will leave you excited for the next workout instead of looking for excuses not to do it?
If you answered "Yes" to at least one of these questions, please read on…
The fitness world is currently packed with all types of fad workouts, diets, and supplements.
Just jump on Google or YouTube, pick a free program or a trainer you like, and go for it! Now, tell me…
How is that working for you so far?
When was the last time you felt excited about your next training session?
When was the last time you weren’t scrambling for an excuse not to do it?
“It's been a tough day…”
“I don't have time…”
“I still feel exhausted from the last one…”
“It's raining…(just kidding!)” and a million and five other excuses that keep you away from living the life you want!
And you know what? It's not even your fault!
In this book you’ll find special HIIT strategies and concepts; I will also explain to you why you struggled to develop a workout habit before, and how to do it the proper way so you can reap all the massive benefits.
Inside you’ll find:
The science behind HIIT, and how it can improve your brain health, brain function, and mindfulness
Why this style of training is the most effective for fat-burning/weight loss, endurance, strength, and power: The only type of training that hits all 4 major fitness areas at once!
The No. 1 most overlooked and shocking reason why people can't sustain working out long-term
HIIT and Spiritual Transformation: How a 30 minute daily workout can uplift your spirit
5 health benefits HIIT can help you achieve quickly (Metabolism boost and hormonal improvements are just two of them!)
How to get started with HIIT to obtain ultimate health benefits for any fitness level and activate your full potential
Want to challenge yourself? Intermediate and Advanced training strategies are here for you
A very detailed recovery plan to ensure your long-term success
Keep in mind that no matter what age or fitness level you are, this book will walk you through the transformation that is yours for the taking!
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Published April 23, 2021
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January 17, 2023
A good reference on the HIIT exercise philosophy --shorter but more intense workouts. Physiologically, we learn that this type of exercise tends to use fat for energy rather than muscle. That's why Usain Bolt can be the fastest man on the planet and still carry all that muscle. How much and what kind of energy we burn depends on what we are doing. HIIT allows us to stay in an anaerobic state, and use fat for energy. Push yourself into an aerobic status (think marathoners) and the body will use it all, including your muscle for energy. Have you ever seen a jacked marathoner? No. And now we understand why. Mr. Mathews balances the physical with a discussion in the mental/psychological aspects as well, including hormonal effects. I'd discuss more, but I have to get to the gym!
July 9, 2024
Paul W. Matthews' "Intense Transformation: Discover How HIIT—the Most Powerful Exercise to Transform Your Mind, Body, & Spirit—Can Activate Your Full Potential" offers an in-depth exploration of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and its transformative power. This book isn't just a fitness guide; it's a comprehensive manual for holistic well-being. Matthews leverages his expertise to present HIIT as a multifaceted tool that not only enhances physical fitness but also sharpens mental acuity and nurtures the spirit.
The first part of the book delves into the science behind HIIT. Matthews meticulously breaks down how short bursts of intense exercise can lead to significant physiological benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, increased metabolism, and enhanced muscle endurance. He makes complex scientific concepts accessible, ensuring that readers understand the "why" behind their workouts. This section is particularly useful for those new to HIIT, providing a solid foundation before diving into practical application.
Moving beyond physical benefits, Matthews ventures into the mental and spiritual realms. He argues that the discipline and mental fortitude required for HIIT workouts can translate into other areas of life, fostering resilience and emotional stability. The author offers various strategies to integrate mindfulness into exercise routines, encouraging a balanced approach to fitness that considers mental wellness as crucial as physical health. This holistic vision makes the book stand out from typical fitness literature.
In the latter chapters, Matthews provides actionable plans suitable for all fitness levels. From novices to seasoned athletes, the structured programs ensure that anyone can embark on their HIIT journey and see tangible results. The author includes motivational tips, injury prevention advice, and nutritional guidance to support readers throughout their transformation. The practical advice is straightforward and adaptable, making it easy to customize workouts to individual preferences and limitations.
This book merits a 5 out of 5-star rating for its comprehensive, accessible, and inspirational approach to fitness. Matthews successfully combines scientific rigor with practical advice, ensuring that readers are informed and motivated. "Intense Transformation" goes beyond mere exercise routines, offering a full spectrum of strategies to improve overall well-being. Its holistic approach, clear writing, and actionable guidance make it a valuable resource for anyone looking to achieve their full potential.
The first part of the book delves into the science behind HIIT. Matthews meticulously breaks down how short bursts of intense exercise can lead to significant physiological benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, increased metabolism, and enhanced muscle endurance. He makes complex scientific concepts accessible, ensuring that readers understand the "why" behind their workouts. This section is particularly useful for those new to HIIT, providing a solid foundation before diving into practical application.
Moving beyond physical benefits, Matthews ventures into the mental and spiritual realms. He argues that the discipline and mental fortitude required for HIIT workouts can translate into other areas of life, fostering resilience and emotional stability. The author offers various strategies to integrate mindfulness into exercise routines, encouraging a balanced approach to fitness that considers mental wellness as crucial as physical health. This holistic vision makes the book stand out from typical fitness literature.
In the latter chapters, Matthews provides actionable plans suitable for all fitness levels. From novices to seasoned athletes, the structured programs ensure that anyone can embark on their HIIT journey and see tangible results. The author includes motivational tips, injury prevention advice, and nutritional guidance to support readers throughout their transformation. The practical advice is straightforward and adaptable, making it easy to customize workouts to individual preferences and limitations.
This book merits a 5 out of 5-star rating for its comprehensive, accessible, and inspirational approach to fitness. Matthews successfully combines scientific rigor with practical advice, ensuring that readers are informed and motivated. "Intense Transformation" goes beyond mere exercise routines, offering a full spectrum of strategies to improve overall well-being. Its holistic approach, clear writing, and actionable guidance make it a valuable resource for anyone looking to achieve their full potential.
July 9, 2024
"Intense Transformation: Discover How HIIT—the Most Powerful Exercise to Transform Your Mind, Body, & Spirit—Can Activate Your Full Potential" by Paul W. Matthews offers a thorough exploration of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and its multifaceted benefits. The book provides an in-depth understanding of HIIT, breaking down its core principles and explaining how this exercise regime differs from traditional workouts. Throughout the text, Matthews captures the reader’s attention with scientifically-backed information and engaging personal anecdotes, making the dense material accessible and compelling.
The book is structured to guide readers through the process of integrating HIIT into their daily routines, regardless of their current fitness levels. Matthews delves into the physiological changes that occur with regular HIIT sessions, exploring how rapid bursts of intense activity followed by brief rest periods can significantly enhance cardiovascular health, muscle tone, and overall endurance. The author skillfully combines a step-by-step guide with motivational content, ensuring that readers are informed and inspired to take action.
One of the standout features of "Intense Transformation" is its holistic approach. Matthews doesn't just focus on the physical benefits of HIIT but also investigates its profound impacts on mental and emotional well-being. He offers valuable insights into how regular, high-intensity exercise can lead to improved mood, reduced stress, and heightened mental clarity. By tying these elements together, Matthews makes a compelling case for HIIT as a transformative practice that can enrich many areas of life.
Furthermore, the book provides practical tips and strategies for overcoming common obstacles to maintaining a regular HIIT routine. From time management to dietary advice, Matthews ensures that readers have the tools they need to succeed. The content is well-structured, with clear, achievable goals laid out in progressions that accommodate beginners and challenge seasoned athletes alike.
"Intense Transformation" merits a 5 out of 5-star rating for its comprehensive, well-researched content and inspiring narrative. Paul W. Matthews brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, presenting it in a way that is both informative and engaging. His ability to demystify complex topics while motivating readers to push beyond their limits is truly commendable. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to unlock their full potential through the power of HIIT.
The book is structured to guide readers through the process of integrating HIIT into their daily routines, regardless of their current fitness levels. Matthews delves into the physiological changes that occur with regular HIIT sessions, exploring how rapid bursts of intense activity followed by brief rest periods can significantly enhance cardiovascular health, muscle tone, and overall endurance. The author skillfully combines a step-by-step guide with motivational content, ensuring that readers are informed and inspired to take action.
One of the standout features of "Intense Transformation" is its holistic approach. Matthews doesn't just focus on the physical benefits of HIIT but also investigates its profound impacts on mental and emotional well-being. He offers valuable insights into how regular, high-intensity exercise can lead to improved mood, reduced stress, and heightened mental clarity. By tying these elements together, Matthews makes a compelling case for HIIT as a transformative practice that can enrich many areas of life.
Furthermore, the book provides practical tips and strategies for overcoming common obstacles to maintaining a regular HIIT routine. From time management to dietary advice, Matthews ensures that readers have the tools they need to succeed. The content is well-structured, with clear, achievable goals laid out in progressions that accommodate beginners and challenge seasoned athletes alike.
"Intense Transformation" merits a 5 out of 5-star rating for its comprehensive, well-researched content and inspiring narrative. Paul W. Matthews brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, presenting it in a way that is both informative and engaging. His ability to demystify complex topics while motivating readers to push beyond their limits is truly commendable. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to unlock their full potential through the power of HIIT.
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May 21, 2021This little book is rather like a HIIT workout itself. Short, intense, sometimes a challenge, but in the end it is worth the work.
For those that are not familiar with the term H.I.I.T. stands for High Intensity Interval Training. Many programs over the years have followed the HIIT principles. Among them Crossfit, P90X, Tabata, and interval training all have connections to the core idea of HIIT.
I was happy to see the author spend time on the benefits outside of sheer physicality. There is a component of HIIT that includes body awareness, mindfulness, intention and breathing. He also hits on the commensurate nature of HIIT and Yogic practice.
He emphasizes the use of mindfulness in HIIT workouts and the value of precision in movement over just throwing out a load of badly formed reps. This gave me a great deal of hope as I was reading. His emphasis on bettering your own performance is exactly where it needs to be.
Instead of the manifesto I was kindof thinking I would see, Mr. Matthews seems well read in the current state of sport research. He uses science to back up his writing, another feature I found I enjoyed.
Initially, I was afraid I was picking up a dude-bro type training manual. While he is positive, and ever encouraging the author is also well grounded in science, mindfulness and practicality.
I am motivated to go dust off my kettlebell.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
For those that are not familiar with the term H.I.I.T. stands for High Intensity Interval Training. Many programs over the years have followed the HIIT principles. Among them Crossfit, P90X, Tabata, and interval training all have connections to the core idea of HIIT.
I was happy to see the author spend time on the benefits outside of sheer physicality. There is a component of HIIT that includes body awareness, mindfulness, intention and breathing. He also hits on the commensurate nature of HIIT and Yogic practice.
He emphasizes the use of mindfulness in HIIT workouts and the value of precision in movement over just throwing out a load of badly formed reps. This gave me a great deal of hope as I was reading. His emphasis on bettering your own performance is exactly where it needs to be.
Instead of the manifesto I was kindof thinking I would see, Mr. Matthews seems well read in the current state of sport research. He uses science to back up his writing, another feature I found I enjoyed.
Initially, I was afraid I was picking up a dude-bro type training manual. While he is positive, and ever encouraging the author is also well grounded in science, mindfulness and practicality.
I am motivated to go dust off my kettlebell.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 31, 2022
Like a lot of people, I’ve added a small amount of HIIT training to my fitness routine. I knew it was good — a positive add — but I didn’t know how good and why until now.
Despite its cumbersome title, Paul W. Matthews’ Intense Transformation: Discover How HIIT—the Most Powerful Exercise to Transform Your Mind, Body, & Spirit—Can Activate Your Full Potential, gets right to the core (!) of the matter, helping readers understand how fully transformational HIIT training can be.
And what is HIIT training, anyway? Matthews explains it. “HIIT is a full-body system which can be done with or without weighted resistance,” writes Matthews. “It works by engaging your entire body leaving aftereffects for hours and days, including major boosts to hormones, fat burning properties and overall energy levels.” It’s not a fad, Matthews stresses rather a tried and true training method with ancient origins, which he explains in the book.
The action, of course, comes from action. Matthews’ approach incorporates spirit, mindfulness and very specific approaches to doing a wide range of exercise.
If you have even a passing interest in High Intensity Interval Training, or even training for personal best health, Intense Transformation may indeed be life-changing.
Despite its cumbersome title, Paul W. Matthews’ Intense Transformation: Discover How HIIT—the Most Powerful Exercise to Transform Your Mind, Body, & Spirit—Can Activate Your Full Potential, gets right to the core (!) of the matter, helping readers understand how fully transformational HIIT training can be.
And what is HIIT training, anyway? Matthews explains it. “HIIT is a full-body system which can be done with or without weighted resistance,” writes Matthews. “It works by engaging your entire body leaving aftereffects for hours and days, including major boosts to hormones, fat burning properties and overall energy levels.” It’s not a fad, Matthews stresses rather a tried and true training method with ancient origins, which he explains in the book.
The action, of course, comes from action. Matthews’ approach incorporates spirit, mindfulness and very specific approaches to doing a wide range of exercise.
If you have even a passing interest in High Intensity Interval Training, or even training for personal best health, Intense Transformation may indeed be life-changing.
November 16, 2022
I workout regularly. It's helpful to understand why certain exercises and exercise routines lead to positive results. This book makes that understanding very difficult. It's not practical. For one, and this is a biggie as it's the title: HIIT is not defined.
What's "high" versus "medium" or "low intensity"? How is this measured? What's an "interval" in relationship to the period of "high" intensity? What's the benefit for the body of pausing between periods of "high" intensity? How long should each phase last?
The Greeks are referenced ad nauseam. Yet these references point to the Greeks doing "high intensity" workouts. That's not HIIT. If this information is in fact here, it's difficult to tease out admidst flowery quotes. I get the sense that a short paragraph would serve my needs. This book only created frustration and questions for me.
In a somewhat condesceding tone, the author states many times that "This might surprise you, but..." Nothing surprised me, except that the book isn't true its title.
I can't fault the grammar or sentence structure, and I caught no obvious typos. That's a plus.
What's "high" versus "medium" or "low intensity"? How is this measured? What's an "interval" in relationship to the period of "high" intensity? What's the benefit for the body of pausing between periods of "high" intensity? How long should each phase last?
The Greeks are referenced ad nauseam. Yet these references point to the Greeks doing "high intensity" workouts. That's not HIIT. If this information is in fact here, it's difficult to tease out admidst flowery quotes. I get the sense that a short paragraph would serve my needs. This book only created frustration and questions for me.
In a somewhat condesceding tone, the author states many times that "This might surprise you, but..." Nothing surprised me, except that the book isn't true its title.
I can't fault the grammar or sentence structure, and I caught no obvious typos. That's a plus.
July 3, 2021
A Solid Read
The author delves into spiritual, mental, and physical practices that are relevant to HIIT. The argument is made that it is not just for bodybuilders and body bunnies, but the average person can also benefit from HIIT. There is also some interesting history regarding the ancient Greeks and Romans.
The author delves into spiritual, mental, and physical practices that are relevant to HIIT. The argument is made that it is not just for bodybuilders and body bunnies, but the average person can also benefit from HIIT. There is also some interesting history regarding the ancient Greeks and Romans.
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