Johnson, Cole

"To perform at your best at any sport or athletic event you may encounter, being able to compete hard for an extended period of time is a must. Any athlete can come out of the gate strong, performing well before fatigue sets in. One trait that sets the greatest competitors apart from the pack is the ability to bring the same intensity over and over again until the final whistle. While there are certainly benefits to dividing your workouts into periods of weight training with extended rest breaks and lightweight, rapid movements, both of these tend to occur simultaneously on the field of play. . . . We will define high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and how this technique translates directly to competition"--Provided by publisher.

"When considering the term 'fitness,' the first things that probably come to your mind are activities like going to the gym, maintaining a healthy body weight, and drinking plenty of water. All of these variables are, without a doubt, integral parts of what it means to be fit. . . . While being 'fit' on a physical basis is one of most effective ways to ensure maximum quality of life and will be discussed in great detail throughout this book, there is another side to fitness that has seemingly taken a back seat to the obesity epidemic. This no-less-important variable in what constitutes overall fitness is mental health, and things are not looking so good in this area either"--Provided by publisher.