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

Interval training is an effective, medically proven technique that has been used by elite athletes for decades to add a special dimension to their physical conditioning. The training has three key components:

• I.T. Workouts: brief repetitions of intense exercises alternating with intervals of rest
• XL Workouts: longer exercise sessions done once a week
• Active Rest Days: exercise sessions done at a comfortable, steady pace to help the body recover

The Interval Training Workout is an expert introduction to this unique and effective program. The authors provide exercise routines that:

• burn fat and build muscle
  
• provide maximum conditioning results in minimal time
• are easy to understand and can be started right away
• require no special equipment

Specific chapters teach programs for beginning, intermediate and advanced exercisers. These are arranged into 12-week schedules and geared for running, walking, cycling and swimming. Also included are tips for assessing performance, tracking progress, preparing for athletic competitions, dieting and injury prevention. In addition, over forty photographs illustrate the proper form and technique to use when stretching or lifting weights.

The measurable success that can be achieved using interval training will amaze many who have struggled with ineffective fitness routines. For years, interval training has been the “secret weapon” of elite athletes. Now it can be yours, too!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780897933278
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	05/18/2001
Edition description:	1 ED
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

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