Irene Lewis-McCormick

Human Kinetics specializes in technical exercise books written by experts and for laypeople. Their volumes offer overviews of recent exercise and nutrition science, photographs and explanations of exercises, and workout plans that increase in difficulty.

The HIIT Advantage: High-Intensity Workouts for Women continues the pattern, focusing on core, upper-, and lower-body strength HIIT training. The book also includes pre- and post-workout stretches, a chapter on the Tabata and Little methods of aerobic HIIT training, and online access to exercise videos.

The HIIT Advantage covers fitness levels from beginner to moderately advanced. While it's billed as for women, it can be used by anyone. Chapters place emphasis on building stamina correctly and using safe techniques and correct form.… (mehr)

I received this book free from Goodreads giveaways. What I liked most about this book is that the exercises can be incorporated in to any workout. The pictures give a great reference on how to execute the moves correctly. It includes information about anatomy and the muscles you are targeting, working with toys and tools, warm ups and cooling down, and plenty of exercises. My favorite parts were the exercise menus, 20 minute workout examples, and access to an online video library. I am excited to add some new moves to my regular workouts and to try the 20 minute workouts on their own. I would highly recommend to any level from beginner to advanced.… (mehr)