"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.