The Interval Training Workout: Build Muscle and Burn Fat with Anaerobic Exercise

by Joseph T. Nitti M.D., Kimberlie Nitti, Carl Lewis (Foreword by)

Overview

The Interval Training Workout, co-written by a doctor and a certified trainer, shows how interval training can be done practically anywhere and benefit anyone who wants to get healthy. The training has three key components: Interval training workouts with brief repetitions of intense exercise alternating with intervals of rest; (extended) workouts: longer weekly sessions which allow certain biochemical and muscular adaptations that improve fitness and burn fat; and active rest days: steady, comfortably paced exercises that help the body rest and recover while still burning calories. The book also offers specific customizable programs for training and tips for assessing performance and tracking progress.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781630265298
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	05/18/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Joseph T. Nitti, M.D., has studied human physiology for over 20 years. A nationally ranked distance runner, he used interval training techniques to qualify for the 1992 Men’s Olympic Trials.

Kimberlie Nitti is an avid amateur athlete and a certified personal trainer specializing in exercise and wellness programs for women.

Carl Lewis has been called the greatest long jumper of all time. During his career, he won a total of nine gold medals in four consecutive Olympic Games. Since retiring from active competition in 1996, he has worked nationally to promote the cause of organ and tissue donation.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	vi
	Important Note	vi
	Foreword	vii
	Preface	ix
1.	I.T. Basics: The Science Behind the Fitness	1
2.	Before You Start: Building the Foundation	9
3.	Your First I.T. Workout	25
4.	Customizing Your I.T. Workout	35
5.	Putting It All Together: The Workouts	41
6.	The Mental Edge: Motivation and Goal Setting	61
7.	Beyond I.T.--Diet, Strength Training, Cross Training, Stretching, and Injury Prevention	73
8.	The I.T. Competitive Edge Program	109
	Workout Log	135
	Glossary	138
	Resources	143