9781422272152

Contents Chapter 1: What is High-Intensity Interval Training? ��������������������������� 7 Chapter 2: HIIT and the Body ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 21 Chapter 3: HIIT Compared to Other Types of Training ������������������������� 37 Chapter 4: HIIT and Improving Athletic Performance �������������������������� 49 Chapter 5: HIIT and Training for Popular Sports ����������������������������������� 59 Chapter 6: Different Variations of HIIT Principles ��������������������������������� 71 Chapter 7: Examples of Effective HIIT Routines ������������������������������������ 81 Series Glossary of Key Terms ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 92 Further Reading & Internet Resources ������������������������������������������������������� 93 Index ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 94 Author Biography, Photo Credits & Educational Video Links ������������ 96

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