Review: Infinite Intensity
by Ross Enamait
This book is my fitness bible. Infinite Intensity is a 250 page training manual that covers dumbbell training, bodyweight exercises, sandbag training, and a whole lot more to create a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for martial artists and combat athletes. The information is well-organized, easy to understand, and presented in a durable spiral-bound format. I’ve worn this thing out over the past 4 years and it’s still holding up fine.
From long-term programming templates, to sample strength training and conditioning workouts, to specific exercise demos and explanations, Infinite Intensity has it all. The book taught me about the importance of core training, general physical preparedness, Tabata intervals, integrated circuit training, explosive strength training, and the all-mighty burpee, and how to put it all together in an intelligent way. As a result of what I’ve learned from II, I’ve become stronger, faster, and a better martial artist.
In addition to drawing on his experience as a boxer and a trainer, Ross distills a tremendous amount of scientific research to back up his methods. He never gets bogged down in the science though, keeping the tone conversational and easy to understand. There’s also a comprehensive list of references at the end of the book, so if you’re interested in learning more about the science behind the training, there’s your road map.
The refreshing thing about Infinite Intensity (and all of Ross’s products for that matter) is that Ross avoids the typical “fitness guru” product positioning and marketing buzzwords (“top secret exercises to get a six pack!”) and takes a sober, levelheaded approach. He makes it clear that there is no magic bullet that will give you amazing results without hard work. As the title suggests, Ross advocates high intensity, smart programming, and consistency. The book alone gives you all the tools you need to get results, but his web site, rosstraining.com is also filled with helpful articles and video demonstrations (so you can see what “infinite intensity” really looks like). Ross trains hard and practices what he preaches. I give this product my highest endorsement.
It’s also worth noting that Ross offers an outstanding level of customer service. He ships orders quickly and is approachable and responsive when it comes to answering questions and to providing support for his products.
