The One-Minute Workout

Author: Martin Gibala
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399183663
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
Finally, the solution to the #1 reason we don’t exercise: time. Everyone has one minute. A decade ago, Martin Gibala was a young researcher in the field of exercise physiology—with little time to exercise. That critical point in his career launched a passion for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), allowing him to stay in shape with just a few minutes of hard effort. It also prompted Gibala to conduct experiments that helped launch the exploding science of ultralow-volume exercise. Now that he’s the worldwide guru of the science of time-efficient workouts, Gibala’s first book answers the ultimate question: How low can you go? Gibala’s fascinating quest for the answer makes exercise experts of us all. His work demonstrates that very short, intense bursts of exercise may be the most potent form of workout available. Gibala busts myths (“it’s only for really fit people”), explains astonishing science (“intensity trumps duration”), lays out time-saving life hacks (“exercise snacking”), and describes the fascinating health-promoting value of HIIT (for preventing and reversing disease). Gibala’s latest study found that sedentary people derived the fitness benefits of 150 minutes of traditional endurance training with an interval protocol that involved 80 percent less time and just three minutes of hard exercise per week. Including the eight best basic interval workouts as well as four microworkouts customized for individual needs and preferences (you may not quite want to go all out every time), The One-Minute Workout solves the number-one reason we don’t exercise: lack of time. Because everyone has one minute.

Fitter Faster

Author: Robert Davis
Publisher: AMACOM
ISBN: 0814437729
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
A lifetime of fitness in just minutes a day. I don't have time . . . I'm too tired . . . I hate gyms . . . These are among the most common excuses for not exercising. But the truth is that getting in shape requires less time and effort than you might think. Examining everything from pre-workout stretches to post-workout protein shakes, this science-backed book slices through fitness fads and misconceptions to reveal how you can exercise quickly and effectively. For example, is it best to exercise in the morning? Does aerobic activity burn more fat than weight lifting? You'll also learn how to get and stay motivated, what equipment to buy (and what not to waste money on), which dietary supplements really help, and how to combat muscle soreness. Fitter Faster explains how to: Find the right balance between cardio, strength, and stretching * Slash workout times with high-intensity interval training * Prevent boredom * Enhance fat-burning The accompanying Fitter Faster Plan, developed with celebrity trainer Brad Kolowich, Jr., pulls everything together. Requiring as little as 15 minutes a day, these quick workouts maximize efficiency-allowing you to reap the greatest benefit in the shortest possible time...all without ever having to set foot in a gym. With photographs illustrating each exercise routine, this eye-opening book will forever change the way you work out- and help you get fitter faster.

Faster, Better, Stronger

Author: Eric Heiden
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061215236
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
Are you one of the millions of people out there who feel like they've read everything there is to read on fitness and have spent an enormous amount of time and money trying to get fit—and still failed? Until you know how your body really works and reacts to physical activity, you may never succeed. Eric Heiden, M.D., and Massimo Testa, M.D., two preeminent sports physicians who know the training needs of beginners as intimately as those of elite athletes, want to fix this problem. They know there has been an entire field of training science and medicine that has never been translated for the general public—until now. In a program that is designed for everyday people, Heiden and Testa bring us Faster, Better, Stronger, a customized, science-based program designed to guide you into a lifelong fitness habit, giving you step-by-step instructions on how to make the most of your body through exercise—physically, mentally, biomechanically, and nutritionally. In Part I, the doctors detail the solid science behind your body's responses to exercise. They share the same philosophy and medical expertise they have shared with world-class athletes and give scientific "secrets" in several areas of fitness: the prescriptive aspects of exercise; the biology of movement; the importance of fueling your body with the right food and water; what rest really accomplishes; and motivation. They also debug and clarify some all-too-often misunderstood medical and biological truths about training, and offer you ways to find your hidden talents and strengths. These doctors know that the luxuries of time and access are significant factors in getting fit, and thus Part II helps you design your own unique, individualized exercise program no matter your age, ability, experience, or schedule. Once you have assessed your current fitness level, the doctors guide you through assembling blocks of activities into a twelve-week program that will get you started on the road to lifelong health.

Macfadden's Fasting, Hydropathy and Exercise

Author: Bernarr 1868-1955 Macfadden
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781013682889
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Fast Exercise

Author: Michael Mosley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780721989
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Just as Dr Michael Mosley's Fast Diet? the original 5:2? alerted the world to a healthy new way to lose weight, Fast Exercise turns conventional wisdom on its head when it comes to the workout ... Can you really get the benefits of exercise in just a few minutes a day? Michael Mosley and Peta Bee investigate the science behind a radically different approach to exercise? one that is incredibly time efficient. Research has shown the extraordinary impact that ultra-short bursts of HIT (high intensity training) can have, whatever your age or level of fitness. In Fast Exercise ... they offer practical advice and a range of workouts that take just a few minutes a day and can be done any time, anywhere"--Back cover.

Exercised

Author: Daniel Lieberman
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 1524746983
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 465

Book Description
The book tells the story of how we never evolved to exercise - to do voluntary physical activity for the sake of health. Using his own research and experiences throughout the world, the author recounts how and why humans evolved to walk, run, dig, and do other necessary and rewarding physical activities while avoiding needless exertion. Drawing on insights from biology and anthropology, the author suggests how we can make exercise more enjoyable, rather that shaming and blaming people for avoiding it

Get Fit Fast Workout Journal

Author: Alex Lluch
Publisher: WS Publishing Group
ISBN: 1936061104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326

Book Description
Get Fit Fast, the latest from the top-selling line of fitness and diet journals by Alex A. Lluch, is the most convenient and user-friendly workout journal on the market. It helps readers determine their fitness level and set goals to develop a successful fitness plan that they can track on-the-go. In addition to its compact size that makes it easy to tuck into a purse or a gym bag, this book includes room to document physical activity, daily fitness tips, monthly wrap-up pages with space for a photo and measurements to track progress, a fold-out progress chart, motivational stickers, mini removable journal, and much more.

Fat to Skinny Fast and Easy!

Author: Doug Varrieur
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402771330
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
Originally published: Maggie Valley, N.C.: Living Life Publications, 2008.

Super Strength Super Fast; Fun Faster Jump Higher

Author: Christopher D. McCrane
Publisher: Vantage Press, Inc
ISBN: 9780533153282
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
This book: This book is not a diet! This book is not about weight loss! This book is not for the weekend warrior!

The Mini-Fast Diet

Author: Julian Whitaker
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1609617525
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 387

Book Description
In this breakthrough plan by a renowned wellness doctor, one simple lifestyle change can help reverse metabolic syndrome, drop pounds, and lower insulin levels and blood pressure. The magic secret? A clinically proven, research-backed mini-fast that drives the body into an extreme fat-burning state called ketosis. Just skip breakfast, then add a simple exercise program to burn even more fat. After the mini-fast, eat normally for the rest of the day, focusing on proper portions of lean protein, vegetables, and low-fat, low-glycemic carbs. No counting calories—and no hunger. Readers will learn everything they need to follow this expertly designed program, plus: • How to kickstart and stay in ketosis • A 2-week sample meal plan with more than 50 easy, delicious recipes • Advice on safe, effective exercise habits, plus an illustrated guide to the fitness plan • Success stories from people who have changed their lives with the diet • Science on how the program helps fight or prevent diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and more