While I found this book informative it was information that I felt I've read in almost any fitness book. Their weren't any new insights or information to take away from this book and it left me a bit wanting.

**I received and voluntarily read an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

I love HIIT, so I jumped at the chance to read and review this book.

If this is your first time doing HIIT style exercise, I would suggest seeking out a gym or trainer that offers this for your first time attempting this kind of exercise. It can be overwhelming and you need to make sure you have proper form so you don't injure yourself.

That being said, this is a great beginners guide to HIIT. Granted, I think 12 minutes is a little short to really see the benefits, but 12 minutes is still better than nothing.

The layout is easy to follow and there are some great recipes at the end of the book for a bonus.

Overall, if you're used to this style of training, this may not be the book for you, as you'll probably want something more advanced. If you're a beginning, this could work, but only if you're certain you won't injure yourself by overestimating your abilities. If you're like me and in the middle of the road, this is a great choice because I'm used to this style but I get stuck in a rut without a coach telling me what to do.

This was a really informative book. I enjoyed reading through the different exercises and variations of body weight movements. That being said, I feel like this book is targeted to people who are already very athletic and comfortable with calisthenics and body weight workouts, and some of the moves and workouts were a bit unapproachable.

I was looking forward to learning more information in this book but I feel like it’s a book I’ve read over and over. Nothing new information wise but I’m sure it could help someone new to exercise and fitness

This is an informative guide to working out less but more effectively through high-intensity interval training. Get really fit in minutes per day, rather than hours, by using your bodyweight and simple equipment. In fact, the exercises are fully illustrated through photos shot outside in a park. So you can get your Vitamin D and get fit at the same time. Also offers strategies for improved mindset, nutrition and goal setting.

One caveat: The book seems more apt for young already fit exercisers. Alas, not for older bodies like mine.

3.5 of 5 Stars

Pub Date 31 Mar 2020

Thanks to Tiller Press and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

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loved this book. it took me a while to get to it and I have to be honest, I had a lot of fun reading this and putting it to practice.

Krista Stryker suggests ditching the gym in the "12 minute athlete" by incorporating body weight exercises to get in the best shape. She leads readers into her past struggles with weight and injuries to encourage others to get rid of excuses.

We all want to be able to do a quick workout and get good results. This system by Krista utilizing HIIT bodyweight workouts and minimal equipment helps meet that niche. We all have 12 minutes. I love that this book is not about being skinny. It's about being strong and fit. That is for men and women. The exercises are explained in a logical manner and have pictures that show you how to do it. In the time of Coronavirus, having this as an additonal resource has been invaluable.

Krista, thank you for writing this and for including a whole section on Mindset before entering into exercises. It is an underutilized component of exercise and success that is still rarely talked about in books, despite the overwhelming evidence.

Obviously no one is going to become an athlete in 12 minutes a day. And for those that are not already somewhat fit this is an unrealistic plan. The exercises were well presented with easy to follow step by step instructions and good pictures. And most require little or no equipment. So for someone who isn’t out of shape but is looking to step up their game this book may work. But it is for neither the complete novice nor a seasoned pro.

Full of great information. There is a variety of exercises for different levels. My favorite part is that there isn't a need for expensive equipment. I also like the fact that you don't have to dedicate hours a day or week to just feel better. I believe a lot of people can find something helpful here.

There is a lot of good information here. I like that the exercises are presented from beginner to expert to include everyone. I also like that most of the exercises do not require equipment and the ones that do only require a few inexpensive pieces like pull up bars and jump ropes.

I really liked how positive and motivating Stryker is. She could get anyone off the couch and start moving, however, her plan is not realistic. A lot of people couldn't start with her program, they would need to build up to it. She says it is a workout for anyone, and I truly believe she believes that. But not everyone can just jump into these exercises. A lot of people have a bad leg or elbow, etc. that they would need to build up strength in before most of these exercises were plausible at all. If anything, I would discourage beginners from this book as it may result in injury to do more than they should.

Also, the pictures are confusing, especially in black and white and some of them being upside down.

I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

Free ARC from Net Galley

The title soured me but the book is filled with good info and pictures, slanted more to the novice but still all in all things that will work and re-packaged in a modern and interesting way. Worth the read

In spite of the premise that anyone can do the exercises in this book, including beginners, this is most definitely a book for the intermediate athlete who wants to become advanced. The author doesn't really have a grasp on the true concept of a 'beginner,' most likely naively due to the circles that she runs in...with other athletes.

There are many things that I like about this book: it's easy to read and the author is upbeat and encouraging. The exercises are laid out nicely and I like the fact that she's included photographs of proper positioning. I also like that she gives clear instructions on how to build up to each basic exercise. That said, I wish she would have included more photos as well as some diagrams to clarify proper positioning. My fear is that someone fresh off a New Year's resolution would pick up this book and injure themselves.

While I like that she's encouraging, I think it's not just unrealistic, but downright dangerous for her to state that everyone can do these exercises. Sorry, but is she not aware of the fact that there are many people who have physical disabilities? I was hoping that she would incorporate alternative exercises that would empower those dealing with physical limitations so that they too could achieve better fitness.

While this isn't a book for everyone and shouldn't be promoted that way, it's definitely a good guide for many.

I like that she included some Tabata routines. although I wish she spent more on other forms of high intensity interval training. A good book to read along with this one is Martin Gibala's One Minute Workout (the entire workout is not actually only one minute, but one minute of high intensity interspersed in a routine). As an aside, Gibala's routines are far more doable for people dealing with physical disabilities.

All that said, I do like this book but think that a novice would be advised to work initially with a trainer to ensure proper positioning, and then once they were comfortable with that, use this book for the routines.

Thank you, Netgalley, for the e-review edition of this book.