High intensity training
High Intensity Training (often abbreviated as HIT) is a form of strength training popularized in the 1970s by Arthur Jones, the founder of Nautilus. The training focuses on performing quality weightlifting repetitions to the point of momentary muscular failure. The training takes into account the number of repetitions, the amount of weight, and the amount of time the muscle is exposed to tension in order to maximize the amount of muscle fiber recruitment.
History[edit | edit source]
Arthur Jones, the founder of Nautilus, popularized High Intensity Training in the 1970s. Jones believed that brief and infrequent, yet intense workouts were the best way to build muscle. His ideas were largely in contrast to the prevailing wisdom of the time, which emphasized long and frequent workouts.
Principles[edit | edit source]
High Intensity Training involves a single set of high-intensity reps to the point of momentary muscular failure. This is different from traditional weightlifting, which involves multiple sets of reps. The goal of HIT is to engage as many muscle fibers as possible during the workout, which is believed to stimulate greater increases in muscle size and strength.
Techniques[edit | edit source]
There are several techniques that can be used in High Intensity Training, including:
- Supersets: This involves performing two exercises for opposing muscle groups back-to-back, with no rest in between.
- Drop sets: This involves performing an exercise and then reducing the weight and continuing for more reps until failure.
- Rest-pause training: This involves taking brief rest periods during a set to squeeze out more reps.
Criticisms[edit | edit source]
While High Intensity Training has its proponents, it also has its critics. Some argue that the high intensity nature of the training can lead to overtraining and injury. Others argue that it is not as effective as traditional weightlifting for building muscle and strength.
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