High Intensity Training: Is It Right For Everyone?

TAKU • February 15, 2023

As a follow-up to our many articles on High Intensity Strength Training (or H.I.T.) here is a brief audio interview with Liam “TAKU” Bauer, talking about why H.I.T works and who it’s designed for.

Do yourself a favor – click the audio link below and take the next 3 minutes to listen to what TAKU has to say. It could change the way you train for good.

Mini-Podcast Audio Link —–> Who is H.I.T designed for (audio)

As always, we’re interested in your feedback so feel free to post your comments or questions. We do our best to address them right away.

Keep training hard!

TAKU's NOTE: If you are Looking for the best Strength Training tool for in Home Training I Highly recommend that you check out the Harambe System. As far as I am concerned it is the best home gym on the market. If you visit their website you can get 10% off using the code TNT at checkout.

For more ideas about creating simple effective strength training and conditioning programs check back here frequently or visit us at: www.tntstrength.com

Register your name and email address on the site so you can be kept up-to-date on the latest news from TNT Strength.

Experience the TNT Strength difference with a free workout.

START YOUR FITNESS TRANSFORMATION WITH A

FREE WORKOUT

Complete the form and we'll set up an appointment for you.

Recent Articles

Strength Anywhere: The TNT Guide to Band-Based Training

By Liam "TAKU" Bauer • July 6, 2026
Discover how resistance bands build real strength, muscle, and joint-friendly fitness. TNT Strength's Oakland coach breaks down the science and programming.

Time-Efficient Training: How to Build Strength in 15 Minutes or Less

By Liam "TAKU" Bauer • June 29, 2026
Discover how TNT Strength Oakland uses the Minimal Effective Dose approach to build real strength in just 15 minutes. Serving Rockridge, College Ave, and the East Bay.

H.I.T. vs H.I.I.T.: Two Similar Names, Two Very Different Training Methods

By Liam "TAKU" Bauer • June 22, 2026
H.I.T. and H.I.I.T. sound alike but train very different systems. Learn how combining Arthur Jones' strength method with interval training may be the ultimate time-efficient fitness solution.

How Many Protein Shakes Do You Really Need to Get Strong?

By Liam "TAKU" Bauer • June 15, 2026
Stop counting shakes—start counting total protein. TNT Strength coach TAKU breaks down exactly how much protein you need, when to use shakes, and how to get strong in Oakland.

Why Your Workout Burns Less as You Get Leaner: The TNT Strength Oakland & North Berkeley Efficiency Paradox

By Liam "TAKU" Bauer • June 8, 2026
The leaner and fitter you become, the fewer calories the same workout burns. Learn why this happens and how TNT Strength Oakland uses unaccustomed stimulus to keep your body adapting.

Fueling Performance in the East Bay: Why Anaerobic Threshold Matters More Than VO₂ Max in North Berkeley & Rockridge

By Liam "TAKU" Bauer • June 1, 2026
Why anaerobic threshold matters more than VO₂ max for real-world fitness. TNT Strength in Oakland's Rockridge & North Berkeley shows how to train it.

You Can Never Be Too Strong

By Liam "TAKU" Bauer • May 25, 2026
TNT Strength Oakland explains why resistance training is essential for bone density, metabolic health, cognitive function, and independence as we age.

Why the "No Pain, No Gain" Mentality Is Holding You Back

By Liam "TAKU" Bauer • May 18, 2026
By Liam "TAKU" Bauer Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

Why Getting Stronger Helps Everything—But Doesn't Replace Practice

By Liam "TAKU" Bauer • May 11, 2026
Skills are specific, strength is general. Learn the SAID Principle, skill transfer, and why TNT Strength Oakland is tool agnostic—so you can build a stronger foundation for life.