The One-Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That's Smarter, Faster, Shorter

As a senior citizen who has been into working out and exercise for more than 7 decades I have probably tried just about every program and system (Weight training, Circuit training, Military/SEAL exercise systems, Boxing workouts, MMA workouts, Tactical aerobics, HIIT/Tabata systems, Yoga stretching routines and many others) on the market today. I was checking as on line lately searching for some new fitness books I may have missed over the years and came across this 263 hardcover volume (The One Minute Workout: Science shows a way to get fit that’s smarter, faster shorter by Martian Gibala, Ph.D., with Christopher Shulgan) on Amazon for a bargain price. Even though I was quite familiar with various kinds of HIIT and Tabata type workouts and have been doing them for many years; nevertheless, I found this book to contain valuable information on the research conducted into short intense workout routines that I found very interesting and informative. This book also contains 8 interval workouts and 4 micro workouts which show a wide variety of ways to do intense short productive workouts. This book is organized into 9 chapters covering the following topics: Fit in just minutes a week, how intensity works, how it all got started, beyond simple fitness, high-intensity engagement, fun and fast: eight basic workouts, how long can you go? Four potent micro workouts, high-intensity nutrition and the perfect exercise for you. I have always favored hard intense non-stop kind of workouts and even at my advanced age I still do Tabata and HIIT type workouts 3 days a week plus other workout routines another 3 days (6 days a week workouts) a week. If you enjoy doing short intense workouts that produce great results in both aerobic capacity and body strength you may want to check out this book. I loved it. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical Principles of the most effective Combative Systems).

This was a quick read. The science was clear and the workouts interesting. Discussing candidly the critiques from those who feel that intervals put people at risk except for those who are the most fit was eye opening. They included some good stories (i.e., Burpee man). I immediately downloaded the IntervalTimer app for my iPhone and programmed the routines. This made implementing a more robust interval regimen a lot easier. Here are some suggestions/questions for the second edition (which I'm assuming will occur): * Consider expanding the perceived exertion section. I have had trouble interpreting and implementing what comes across as a purely subjective scale. Obviously Watts work really well as an objective metric for cycling and rowing machines but not so much elsewhere but I wish I had a better way to get a concrete feel for perceived exertion. * How often can you do interval training (3 days, 5 days etc.) and how does that tie in if at all to heart rate variability? * More extra materials on ideas for interval training and resources for proper technique form * Perhaps more personalized approaches but this may be a second book instead Just to be clear, notwithstanding these suggestions, I am a big fan.

This is a superior reference for persons with or without the time to exercise. The focus is on exercise science and the growth of high intensity interval training, to improve health. However, the primary aim of the research leading to the recommendations is the endpoint of cardio respiratory fitness. The is an admirable aim . Exercise is also known for activating a large number of adaptive molecular pathways involving inflammation, repair, growth, sleep, and general metabolism. It can normalize autonomic balance ....in the right doses. I don't criticize the author for not getting into the weeds....just sayinn'. Anyway, I don't give it five stars...just because. Just about everyone should read this and find a way to incorporate some it's excellent workouts into the week.

I have thoughts. Lots of them. But a story might be more informative. When I got halfway through this very short and compact book, I bought an exercise bike for my apartment because there is no way in hell I’m going to be doing hard sprints in front of people at the gym. Three quarters through and I am done with two weeks of interval workouts, and I can walk faster and longer, breathe better, and my watch doesn’t give me that stupid “low heart rate” notification anymore. I’m seeing weight loss on the bathroom scale, too. Finally finished it and interval training is part of my daily routine - an annoying part since I guilt-trip myself every day I don’t exercise - but also an invaluable part. It feels really damn good. And my fitness isn’t amazing to begin with, so the fact that I’m seeing such rapid benefits really says something. I really, really respect the effort to unlock the psychology of exercise for sedentary couch potatoes like me. It isn’t perfect; like I said, I still have this guilt complex that interval training does not solve for, and it inhibits my exercise to some extent. But it’s one hell of a good start. Thanks for improving my life, authors.

Extraordinary piece of literature for people interested in fitness. Ideal for couch potatoes who dream to become fit.

This book is fantastic. One of the best books I've read this year. I cam across Martin via Tim Ferriss. He takes a scientific approach and proves how a dose of potent exercise that outperforms longer, steady exercise programs. Martin's approach has excited me about exercise for the first time. He gives loads of different workout options that you can pick and choose from. You can be done with your exercise regime in a matter of minutes every morning. His approach is so much better for non gym- bunnies like myself who get bored with the routine of going to the gym, getting changed, working out, having a shower blah blah.... 20 mins and you're done! And it's effective. Thank you Martin for changing my mental state about exercising.

This is the book I have been looking for, a lot of good studies to back up the claims, simple and easy to implement advices. This book shows ho effective intense exercise can be at improving fitness for a very short period of time I recommend the book

Ive really enjoyed the way he writes and how he corelates facts. Will begin soon to use the recomended workouts and we'll see. The theory is solid, hopefully the result (for me) will be too.

I appreciated its innovative approach to exercise and time-efficient workout strategies. I believe it is highly recommended for people who have a busy lifestyle but still want to stay active and fit.