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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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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.

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