Summary: For years the belief was that high intensity interval training (HIIT) was too intense for the average individual, however, HIIT has become a popular fitness trend. Dr. Martin Gibala was one of the first researchers to study the health benefits of HIIT. Dr. Gibala's work on the benefits of HIIT for non-athletes is one reason why it has become a mainstay of fitness programs; on this episode he discusses the origins of HIIT and shares how to get a great workout with only one minute of high intensity exercise.
