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High Intensity Training: Workout routines, and the Science behind possibly the fastest strength training method ever created for building muscle.
"Strength training and building muscle is perhaps one of the most convoluted, ill-advertised, and down right deceitful industries related to health and fitness out there today. From famous Youtube personalities to the gym “bros” at your local fitness center, these supposed fitness experts are just about everywhere. The one thing they almost all have in common, is that they all allegedly know the best way to get results. These fitness experts frequently advertise and swear by resistance training methods that oftentimes lead to minimal results. What’s worse, is that these same training methods often lead to injury, leaving the person who was attempting to better their health and fitness worse off than where they started.
What you’ll find in this book is a sure-fire training method to achieve the body of your dreams, as quickly as possible. In fact, training in the recommended fashion from this book, one should be able to see results every week. Rest assured, that upon the completion of this book the average person will be armed with more knowledge of how to optimally increase their strength and muscle mass than 90% of the people that he or she will ever meet in their lives. I say that with complete certainty, as unfortunately many people are armed with information that simply isn’t true, or they are armed with training methodologies that provide people with at best meager results.
But what makes this book any different than the aforementioned fitness experts who promise amazing results, and yet all too often don’t deliver on their promises? Science. All of the methodologies in this book are supported by a multitude of studies and scientific data. This book will give you a concise, yet thorough understanding of how to best train for the results you are looking for if you choose to read it. Armed with this knowledge, you can expect to be able to create your own workout routines (even though there are several in this book), as well as analyze the effectiveness of workout routines of other people. By all accounts, you will likely be the fitness guru within your social circle."
What you’ll find in this book is a sure-fire training method to achieve the body of your dreams, as quickly as possible. In fact, training in the recommended fashion from this book, one should be able to see results every week. Rest assured, that upon the completion of this book the average person will be armed with more knowledge of how to optimally increase their strength and muscle mass than 90% of the people that he or she will ever meet in their lives. I say that with complete certainty, as unfortunately many people are armed with information that simply isn’t true, or they are armed with training methodologies that provide people with at best meager results.
But what makes this book any different than the aforementioned fitness experts who promise amazing results, and yet all too often don’t deliver on their promises? Science. All of the methodologies in this book are supported by a multitude of studies and scientific data. This book will give you a concise, yet thorough understanding of how to best train for the results you are looking for if you choose to read it. Armed with this knowledge, you can expect to be able to create your own workout routines (even though there are several in this book), as well as analyze the effectiveness of workout routines of other people. By all accounts, you will likely be the fitness guru within your social circle."
52 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2022
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May 2, 2023
Crisp plan for building stamina and strength
This book gives a solid plan to be followed for strength training. Every chapter is a step that one can take to not just build stamina but also to get the best physique.
What was different about the techniques here was that one has to push to the point of muscle failure. The author explains how it is an individual milestone and not quantified. Yet it gives the time limit to reach that point when training.
I greatly appreciate the carved approach elaborated in this book. It has a neat plan detailing the routine from the start.
I highly recommend using this as a guide if strength training is in your radar.
This book gives a solid plan to be followed for strength training. Every chapter is a step that one can take to not just build stamina but also to get the best physique.
What was different about the techniques here was that one has to push to the point of muscle failure. The author explains how it is an individual milestone and not quantified. Yet it gives the time limit to reach that point when training.
I greatly appreciate the carved approach elaborated in this book. It has a neat plan detailing the routine from the start.
I highly recommend using this as a guide if strength training is in your radar.
January 1, 2023
Good start
I found the information useful. Had listed sources and info to back everything up. It is short and to the point. Concise. The reason I gave it four stars... it's too short. Absolute beginners will be lost with a lot of the content and it lacks pictures to help explain the exercises. Maybe include a section with picture examples. Great book for anyone who has at least a rudimentary knowledge of weight training.
I found the information useful. Had listed sources and info to back everything up. It is short and to the point. Concise. The reason I gave it four stars... it's too short. Absolute beginners will be lost with a lot of the content and it lacks pictures to help explain the exercises. Maybe include a section with picture examples. Great book for anyone who has at least a rudimentary knowledge of weight training.
February 29, 2024
Informative and Concise
I read this book while I’ve been back to the gym after shoulder replacement surgery. Now that I’m done with PT, I was interested in gaining fast results. High Intensity Training fits the bill. I only gained 8 lbs while recovering, but they are fat pounds. This method puts me back on track with my lower body. Up top, however, is a challenge. Maintaining my right side while rebuilding my left. But at least I’ll see results quicker on my lower body. Thanks. Good book
I read this book while I’ve been back to the gym after shoulder replacement surgery. Now that I’m done with PT, I was interested in gaining fast results. High Intensity Training fits the bill. I only gained 8 lbs while recovering, but they are fat pounds. This method puts me back on track with my lower body. Up top, however, is a challenge. Maintaining my right side while rebuilding my left. But at least I’ll see results quicker on my lower body. Thanks. Good book
February 21, 2023
All Meat, No Fluff
For most of my life, I’ve exercised and it’s something I’m passionate about. This is a fantastic resource for those interested in either beginning or heightening their fitness journey, filled with actionable steps and relevant statistics. It’s also written in an approachable and warm voice, which is complemented well by the structure and size of each chapter. Overall, this is a great book for all kinds of fitness enthusiasts, even if they’re not solely interested in HIT.
For most of my life, I’ve exercised and it’s something I’m passionate about. This is a fantastic resource for those interested in either beginning or heightening their fitness journey, filled with actionable steps and relevant statistics. It’s also written in an approachable and warm voice, which is complemented well by the structure and size of each chapter. Overall, this is a great book for all kinds of fitness enthusiasts, even if they’re not solely interested in HIT.
January 21, 2023
one soul crushing set
I’ve always been confused with this whole fat/muscle thing. This book cleared that up. This book gives a clear understanding of why one should do high intensity training.
My takeaway- -Training, rest, and nutrition is the holy trinity of gains when it comes to strength and fitness.
I’ve always been confused with this whole fat/muscle thing. This book cleared that up. This book gives a clear understanding of why one should do high intensity training.
My takeaway- -Training, rest, and nutrition is the holy trinity of gains when it comes to strength and fitness.
February 4, 2023
Only as intense as you put into it
This was a great guide and information for a gym rat. I’m using the push pull routine to see how it works out. This book has lot of information it doesn’t have like images or a massive mix of different stuff but what it does have is some vital information. Highly recommend for my gym friends that do more then the bike.
This was a great guide and information for a gym rat. I’m using the push pull routine to see how it works out. This book has lot of information it doesn’t have like images or a massive mix of different stuff but what it does have is some vital information. Highly recommend for my gym friends that do more then the bike.
October 23, 2022
Concise
To the point, everything that you need to know to implement high intensity training. You do not need to work out everyday; you can make substantial gains with an hour a week, if you know what you're doing.
To the point, everything that you need to know to implement high intensity training. You do not need to work out everyday; you can make substantial gains with an hour a week, if you know what you're doing.
December 31, 2022
Great Info
There’s a lot of great information in this book, but it needs some more editing and formatting fixes. Otherwise, this book is a great help to those looking to learn more about high intensity training.
There’s a lot of great information in this book, but it needs some more editing and formatting fixes. Otherwise, this book is a great help to those looking to learn more about high intensity training.
January 24, 2023
inspiring but Maybe Not For the Novice
I really enjoyed the beginning but while it spoke about the Ordinary Joe, it did not explain how to go from no intensity to high intensity. It should give directions for the person on the couch with instructions on how to get off.
I really enjoyed the beginning but while it spoke about the Ordinary Joe, it did not explain how to go from no intensity to high intensity. It should give directions for the person on the couch with instructions on how to get off.
May 5, 2023
5 stars
This book is different from all the others I’ve read. It’s not a bunch of cookie-cutter workouts and meal plans! It’s actually based on science and the author does a great job explaining everything. Looking forward to implementing the plan and seeing real results.
This book is different from all the others I’ve read. It’s not a bunch of cookie-cutter workouts and meal plans! It’s actually based on science and the author does a great job explaining everything. Looking forward to implementing the plan and seeing real results.
October 27, 2023
Compelling
The author makes a very compelling case for high intensity training. It sounds simple but it doesn’t sound easy, which is why I think it likely works. The author provides enough scientific support to back his claims which is appreciated.
The author makes a very compelling case for high intensity training. It sounds simple but it doesn’t sound easy, which is why I think it likely works. The author provides enough scientific support to back his claims which is appreciated.
February 3, 2023
good info
More of an essay than a book but the content is relevant and good for anyone looking to change their training routine.
More of an essay than a book but the content is relevant and good for anyone looking to change their training routine.
April 4, 2023
Good information
I read Mike Mentzer’s book when I was younger and the information here adds to it. I think it will help a lot of people
I read Mike Mentzer’s book when I was younger and the information here adds to it. I think it will help a lot of people
December 5, 2025
A great, concise guide!
Gray's book is a great, concise guide on weight lifting to help get maximum results. I recommend it for the novice as well as the experienced weight lifter.
Gray's book is a great, concise guide on weight lifting to help get maximum results. I recommend it for the novice as well as the experienced weight lifter.
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