H.I.T. Training: Maximum Results. Minimal Time. Zero B.S.

Liam "TAKU" Bauer • June 23, 2025

Let me ask you something…


If I told you that you could build strength, enhance performance, and reduce your risk of injury in less than one hour a week, would you believe me?


No gimmicks. No magic pills. Just science-backed, time-tested strength training that works.


Welcome to the world of High Intensity Training, or H.I.T. — the TNT Strength way.

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What Is H.I.T.?


H.I.T. is a safe, efficient, and effective method of strength training that revolves around workouts that are briefintense, and infrequent.


Here’s the deal:

  • Brief: You’re in and out in 30 minutes.
  • Intense: Every rep counts. You train with laser focus and go to the point of momentary muscular fatigue.
  • Infrequent: Two, maybe three times a week. Sometimes, just once is all it takes.
  • Safe: Every rep is performed with strict control and perfect form. No bouncing, jerking, or ego lifting.


Whether you’re a high-level athlete or someone who just wants to stay strong, lean, and energized for life, H.I.T. can help you get there — and stay there — without wasting your time or wrecking your joints.


Why It Works


When it comes to strength training, more isn’t better — better is better.


H.I.T. focuses on quality over quantity, which leads to better results with less wear and tear on your body.


And the research backs it up.


A 2021 systematic review published in Sports Medicine found that training to momentary muscular failure with lower volumes produced similar, and in many cases superior, strength gains compared to higher-volume programs that did not reach failure. [1]


Another study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research showed that infrequent, high-effort training produced significant increases in muscular strength, even with as few as one session per week. [2]


The key? Intensity and effort — not endless sets, fancy gadgets, or hours in the gym.


H.I.T. for Athletes


As a coach, I get it — athletes have a lot on their plate.


They’re already spending hours on skills, tactics, and recovery. That’s why H.I.T. is perfect for in-season training. It minimizes time in the weight room and maximizes the physical and mental resources they need to dominate their sport.

  • Time-efficient: You get strong without sacrificing practice time.
  • Recovery-friendly: No junk volume = no unnecessary soreness.
  • Performance-sustaining: H.I.T. helps athletes maintain peak performance levels through the entire season, and even into the postseason.


If you’re an athlete — or training one — you need a program that works with your schedule, not against it. H.I.T. gives you that edge.


H.I.T. for Life


Now, if you're not competing for medals or championships, you’re probably just looking to feel strong, mobile, and confident as you go about your life.


Great news: H.I.T. is made for you, too.


Imagine this: You train once or twice a week for 30 minutes, and you get stronger, leaner, and more energized than you ever did grinding it out five days a week.


Sounds like a dream, right?


It’s not. It’s what happens when you focus on what actually works.


And when life gets busy — because it always does — your training doesn’t fall apart. H.I.T. fits into your schedule, not the other way around.


Execution: The TNT Way


Here’s how we do it at TNT Strength:

  • Choose 4–6 basic compound movements (like leg press, chest press, pulldown, etc.).
  • Perform 1–3 sets of each movement — with maximum effort, in good form.
  • Move slowly and under control — typically 3–5 seconds up, 3–5 seconds down.
  • Train to volitional fatigue, where you can no longer complete another rep in perfect form.
  • Recover. One of the secrets of progress is giving your body the rest it needs to adapt and grow.

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t’s not flashy. It’s not complicated. And it’s not new. But it works — and it’s safer, more sustainable, and more efficient than most people realize.


TAKU's NOTE:


H.I.T. is not just a training method. It’s a philosophy of efficiency. It’s about doing what matters and cutting out what doesn’t.

Whether you’re a busy parent, a driven executive, a weekend warrior, or an elite competitor — you don’t need to train more, you need to train better.


So if you’re ready to stop wasting time, avoid injury, and actually get results that stick — it’s time to give H.I.T. a try.

You don’t have to take my word for it. Come see for yourself.


Join us at TNT Strength. Let’s make every rep count.


Stay strong,

Liam “TAKU” Bauer
Co-founder, TNT Strength
Coach. Educator. Relentless Advocate for Training Smarter.


References


  1. Grgic J, Lazinica B, Schoenfeld BJ, et al. (2021). Effects of Resistance Training Performed to Repetition Failure or Non-Failure on Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med, 51(3), 521–537. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33497853/
  2. Ogasawara R, Yasuda T, Ishii N, Abe T. (2020). Once Per Week Resistance Training Improves Muscular Strength in Untrained Subjects. J Strength Cond Res, 34(12), 3442–3450. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2014/08000/physiological_and_psychological_responses_to.29.aspx 


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