HIIT it! : the fitnessista's get more from less workout and diet plan to lose weight and feel great fast / Gina Harney ; Julia Pastore, acquisitions editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harney, Gina, author.

Contributor:

Pastore, Julia, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reducing exercises.

Reducing diets.

Physical fitness.

Weight training.

Weight loss.

Nutrition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (346 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Demos Health, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Feel More Energized in Less Than 30 Minutes a Day. Your life is not about working out. Gina Harney, better known as the Fitnessista, knows that well. That's why she uses HIIT - high intensity interval training - a smart alternative to long cardio workouts. Intervals of short, intense workouts are paired with appropriate recovery time and leave you with a metabolism boost so you can use energy more efficiently for the rest of the day. With HIIT It! , you'll learn how to get fit in the time that you have, with no memberships and no expensive equipment. Because feeling

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; My Personal Transformation Story; Too Much, Too Far; More From Less; Share HIIT It!: The Fitnessista's Get More from Less Workout and Diet Plan to Lose Weight and Feel Great Fast; Part One: HIIT It! Fitness; Chapter 1: HIIT 101; The "Skinny" on HIIT; A Few Benefits of HIIT Training; Some Differences Between HIIT and Steady State; A Solid Fitness Routine Includes HIIT and Steady-State Components; Some Advice for Beginners; Incorporating HIIT Intervals into Your Routine; Sample HIIT Workouts

Your Budget-Friendly HIIT Home GymChapter 2: HIIT to Fit; Cardio; Strength; Getting Your Split; Sets and Reps for Your Goals; Setting Up Your Weekly Strength Training Plan; Flexibility; Stretching Before and After Workouts; Sample Weekly Fitness Plans; Creating Your Monthly Workout Plan; When You don't Have a Lot of Time; Avoiding Overtraining; Working Out When You're Sick; Fitness Gadgets; Chapter 3: The Moves: Exercise Index with Form Cues and Photos; Exercise Index; Cardio; Strength; Compound Exercises; Chapter 4: Change It Up; How do You Change Your Routine?

Getting More Bang for Your Cardio BuckHow to Change Your Strength Training Routine; How to Avoid the Dreaded Plateau; Getting Back in the Game; Chapter 5: More HIIT Workouts; Cardio; Strength; Part Two: HIIT It! Diet; Chapter 6: HIIT It! Diet; Eat Like a PRO With Protein and Produce; When in Doubt, Choose Whole Foods; Keep Portion Control in Check; Hydrate; Eat Before You're Starving; Always Have an Emergency Snack Available; Food Combos to Fuel Your Day; When to Splurge and Save With Food Choices; What to Order at a Restaurant; Chapter 7: Snack Attack; Grocery Staples

Tips for Creating the Perfect SnackStandby Snacks; Smoothie Tips; Eight Easy Snacks; Choosing Pre- and Postworkout Fuel; Money-Saving Tips; Chapter 8: HIIT Recipes; Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner; Sides and Dressings; Mini Meals: Snack Options That Can be Enjoyed Any Time of Day; Juices and Drinks; Chapter 9: Sweet Treats; Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies; Black Forest Cupcakes; Cinnamon Apple Tartlets; Blueberry Muffin Bake; Quinoa Cookies; Brown Rice Crunch Squares; Mixed Berry Crumble; Flourless Dark Chocolate Cookies; Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread; Sweet Potato Gluten-Free Brownies

Classic Vegan MacaroonsChapter 10: Prep for Success; Prep Ahead Strategies; Food Gadgets; Grab-And-Go Meal and Prep plans; Omnivore; Gluten-Free Vegetarian; Vegan; Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free; Recipe Directory with Major Food Categories; Foam Rolling Tips; Some of My favorite Rolls; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61705-221-3