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Best books to learn HIIT & interval training, in order
HIIT is over-hyped as a shortcut and misunderstood as 'harder is always better.' Start with the actual physiology — what intervals do to your aerobic and anaerobic systems, and why recovery is where adaptation happens — then workout design, then how to program it around the rest of your training. Reading the science first stops you from grinding yourself into overtraining chasing intensity.
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HIIT and interval training: the best books to train smarter, in order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning hiit & interval training?
- HIIT is over-hyped as a shortcut and misunderstood as 'harder is always better.' Start with the actual physiology — what intervals do to your aerobic and anaerobic systems, and why recovery is where adaptation happens — then workout design, then how to program it around the rest of your training. Reading the science first stops you from grinding yourself into overtraining chasing intensity.
- What's a good book to start hiit & interval training with?
- A strong starting point is Endure by Alex Hutchinson. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after hiit & interval training?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Powerlifting, Building muscle, Fixing back & neck pain.