Explaining the science behind doing HIIT to get fit with Dr. Martin Gibala

July 12, 2021 00:47:34
Explaining the science behind doing HIIT to get fit with Dr. Martin Gibala
Vibrant Lives Podcast
Explaining the science behind doing HIIT to get fit with Dr. Martin Gibala

Jul 12 2021 | 00:47:34

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Hosted By

Amanda Hayes

Show Notes

This week, I have the honour of speaking with well known author and Professor of Kinesiology (that is, human movement) at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, Dr Martin Gibala. Martin studies the mechanisms behind human responses to exercise and the associated health benefits. His area of expertise is time-efficient exercise and he has been involved in pioneering research on interval training showing that brief, intense bouts of physical exercise, also known as "exercise snacks" or "activity snacks", can enhance physical fitness. Happily this can apply to both healthy individuals and those with chronic disease such as type 2 diabetes. This is music to the ears of time poor people!

I would say just about everyone from the couch potato to the elite athlete could learn something from Martin’s research. Tune in (do a wall sit) and enjoy.

FOLLOW DR MARTIN GIBALA

Martin's website: https://martingibala.com

Profile page, McMaster University: https://www.science.mcmaster.ca/kinesiology/component/comprofiler/userprofile/gibalam.html

Twitter handle @gibalam

Martin's book, The One-Minute Workout: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/533236/the-one-minute-workout-by-martin-gibala-with-christopher-shulgan/9780399183669/

Martin's course, Hacking Exercise for Health: https://www.coursera.org/learn/hacking-exercise-health

MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

Example of home fitness calculator: https://www.verywellfit.com/home-fitness-tests-3120282

Daniel Lieberman's book, Exercised: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/557099/exercised-by-daniel-e-lieberman/

Gretchen Reynolds: https://www.nytimes.com/by/gretchen-reynolds

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