Science of HIIT: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Transform Your Body (The Science of Fitness)
About this product
Train your way to a leaner, stronger body in half the time or less!
Get ready to break a serious sweat with this scientific guide to HIIT training! Discover everything you need to know to achieve the best results from your HIIT workouts by understanding the muscle action needed to perfect each exercise.
Inside the pages of this fitness book, you’ll explore the physiology of more than 90 essential HIIT exercises! It is packed with:
• Specially commissioned CGI artworks depicting all the main HIIT resistance exercises ― from burpees to plank jacks ― and variations that add or reduce the challenge.
• CGI artwork features color-coding to highlight how the muscles, ligaments and joints engage, stretch and relax to perform each exercise.
• Training programs, tailored to different abilities and goals, provide suggested workouts with a progressive increase in challenges over weeks and months.
• Easy-to-follow infographics help explain the hard science behind why HIIT training is so efficient, and what beneficial physical adaptations it can bring.
High-intensity interval training is a fantastic way to lose weight and get strong by performing very short bursts of targeted exercise. Recent scientific research shows that HIIT is the most efficient form of exercise for raising fitness levels and increasing cardio-respiratory health. Science of HIIT reveals the facts to help you optimize the benefits of HITT to your body and mind.
The clear CGI artwork details the mechanics of each exercise, correct body posture, the muscles involved and how they engage to perform movements. You’ll also learn the knowledge and tools needed to be able to create your own bespoke workouts. This HIIT guide will completely transform your performance and help you smash your goals!
DK Publishing’s Science of series helps readers discover the research and scientific theories behind exercise and sport. It’s perfect for training at home or the gym. Other sport science books in this series include Science of Yoga and Science of Strength Training. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is practical, easy to follow, and useful for people at different fitness levels, with many praising the clear explanations and workout guidance. Goodreads reviewers also describe it as a strong beginner-friendly resource, and Apple Books customer reviews call it thorough and helpful for improving HIIT technique and routines. Reddit did not surface much product-specific discussion for this exact title, but general HIIT threads tend to focus on the science and effectiveness of interval training rather than the book itself.
There is also some supporting buzz from other book listings and review snippets, including comments that it helps readers understand exercise mechanics and create more effective training plans. Overall, the feedback is mostly positive and centers on clarity, usefulness, and actionable fitness advice.
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Specifications
| Publisher | DK |
| Publication date | February 1, 2022 |
| Edition | Annotated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0744051282 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0744051285 |
| Item Weight | 1.41 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.76 x 0.75 x 9.21 inches |
| Part of series | The Science of Fitness |
| Best Sellers Rank | #126,144 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #86 in Rugby (Books) #106 in Sports Training (Books) #156 in Anatomy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (260) |
