HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training Explained

This book is excellent and really filled in some holes in my understanding of HIIT and how to do it, why it works, etc. I only give four stars because the nutrition section seems contrary to everything I'm reading about nutrition and it is really the only major section where they aren't cited studies listed to back up what he says. There is a growing amount of evidence that doing HIIT in a fasted state is actually beneficial not harmful. It doesn't break down your muscle tissue, it increases growth hormone which helps you build muscle. Just make sure you eat all the macros you need for the day. That makes sense evolutionarily. We had to work hard to chase down our food before we could eat it. It doesn't make sense that our body would eat it's own muscles every time we did that. We wouldn't have survived. There is an emphasis on carbohydrates and I understand that HIIT utilizes a lot of glucose but I also know that my body can make glucose out of protein. So, if it's so good to teach your body how to burn fat and higher fat oxidation levels are better, why are we feeding our bodies so many carbs? Glucose stores will still be replenished with lower carbs and higher protein (essential amino acids). Fat is also not bad, as long as you are getting balanced omegas. Nutrition is a whole book though, if not many.

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.BTW: pushing carbs for energy is a bit odd. If everything is based on evolution then we have tuned bodies to what they are today eating hunter gatherer. Only 7000 years ago (a second in evolution) did we started eating cheap stuff like grains (carbs) we can store, process etc. Today carbs and bad oils causes metabolic syndrome. I recommend to the author to read "Stay of my operating table" by cardiologist by Philip Ovadia.

I am a senior and in my 70s I have been into physical fitness all my life. Lately I have been researching various kinds of fitness programs being promoted today. I have purchased numerous books on fitness including this 229 page soft cover volume (HIIT High intensity Interval Training Explained by James Driver). I am familiar with most physical fitness programs as I have tried many (Circuit training routines, WOD routines, U.S. Navy SEAL Fitness programs, Army Fitness programs, Boxing aerobics, Kick boxing aerobics, Tactical aerobics, PACE etc.) of them over the years.I have always believed in challenging myself and I love the approach to fitness of this HIIT program. I love the fact that you can achieve optimum fitness without having to spend hours at the gym. I was also very happy to read about the research being done lately on the effectiveness of doing high intensity interval training. This fantastic book covers some of the latest research comparing HIIT workouts to other types of cardiovascular training. This text is organized into three parts.Part one gives an introduction to the HIIT philosophy and why it works so well to achieve high levels of fitness. The second part covers why HIIT is superior to continuous training methods when it comes to exercise enjoyment, weight loss, exercise duration and other factors. The final part explains how to implement HIIT programs. This part goes into the required HIIT intensity, HIIT frequency, HIIT protocols, nutrition and other topics. I was especially fascinated with the wide variety of HIIT programs one can practice and get great results. I also loved doing the “Tabata” routine but I did it for 12 cycles rather than the 8 circles and found it to be fantastic. I also do numerous stretching and yoga asanas to balance my workout routine.If you are into physical fitness or sports this is a must read book on the HIIT exercise philosophy. I loved it.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Samurai Aerobics for Fitness)

Just started getting into HIIT this year when all of a sudden a weighted sled went by me at the gym with a normal guy pushing it. “Huh, I can do that and it’s something different.” I tried it and loved it. One thing lead to another and I kept doing it and started to learn about HIIT more and more.Then, I wanted to read more than an internet article and bought this book.Awesome! Thorough and easy to read (only about 4 sentences are awkwardly written, the rest is nice and smooth). Very well supported with many studies referenced. I’ve already recommended it to 2 friends.And the results?I’ve FINALLY lost that 10 pounds I’ve wanted to lose for over 30 years! And I have been “1000-miles-biking-every-year-shape” that whole 30 years...the only difference is HIIT. All I can say is wow, this stuff works like a torch. And this book is the guide.

This is one of the best fitness books I've ever read. Not only does it start with the background of HIIT, but uses great examples and studies of who can benefit and how and why. Builds up to good ideas on types of exercises with tips and advice every step of the way. I'm 64, and have kept reasonably fit through the years but this book has inspired me to raise the bar and early signs are good as it has given me the confidence to push my fitness to the next level. If it works for me it will work for all. 20-30 minutes high intensity 3 times a week is easily doable. Great read, this is the only book you will need on this subject.

The book explains the basis of HIIT very well. It is easy to follow, and is reassuring for those new to the concept of hard exercise to the point of exhaustion, rest and start again.Highly recommended.

I love working out and the shorter the session the better. Only recently I got into Tabata and hiit. This book has everything from stretching to studies done to advice...best bit is high intensity is whatever is high intensity for you, a quick walk for the elderly or unfit may be their high intensity, In my opinion with this book is all you need for a hard, effective workout

I found this book very interesting with regard to human evolution and the explanation as to how and why we are physiologically suited to this type of excersise.I learned new theories and would recommend the book of this is what you are interested in.However if it is actual exercise programmes that you are looking for then it is not really the book that I would recommend.

This is a very comprehensive book on the subject. I bought it on the basis of Mr Driver's review on the book I was going to buy (Michael Moseley's) which could be considered a shrewd move by Mr Driver! However, it does cover everything I needed it to and seems to be backed up by numerous scientific studies which are listed at the back. The bit I was most interested in was the section detailing the workouts themselves - easy to follow and plenty of variety.