Gobbla's Guides - Infinite Intensity

[gobbla]

Who is this guy and what is this product?

Infinite Intensity By Ross Enamait

What does this product claim?

Infinite Intensity will revolutionize the way athletes view training. This program integrates a lifetime of “in the trenches” experience, coupled with years of extensive research.

This is not a picture book filled with "secret" exercises. There is nothing new under the sun. This 250 page manual will outline a complete system, from A to Z, covering all aspects of physical training.

Infinite Intensity will enable the athlete to optimize strength and endurance. Many fighters overemphasize strength training, which negates their conditioning. Others disregard strength work, thus fail to maximize their true potential. This program will teach you how and why to incorporate strength work and conditioning, without allowing one objective to interfere with another.

Where can I get it and how much does it cost?

30.00

Review:

Layout\Format

Many of the smaller “self published” books take a licking in this department but I’m happy to report that this one does a fine job. You’re presented with a 252pg spiral bound book that’s sturdy and usable. I’d like to point out as well that, that page count is indeed accurate as in the margins are reasonable, print on both sides of the page, not enormous areas of white space or pictures just for the sake of slapping a picture in there. The books flows well with one section naturally transitioning into another with no parts leaving you scratching your head wondering why the heck they put it in there to begin with!

Content Usability

I’d like to point out that this manual has a boxer in mind. I suspect that most of what Ross say’s and does has a boxer in mind even though it’s not especially obvious when you’re pressing the “buy” button!

That said I believe that 90% of the healthy population could use this and feel satisfied. Ross’s programming focuses on conditioning and explosive strength and includes a great deal of allowances for personal variances to allow you to tailor an already solid program to your specific needs.

Does it do what it says\Review

I’m not certain that it revolutionized the way I viewed training. If anything it confirmed my preconceived notions after getting dorked around, following questionable paths for many moons, and slowly but surely finding my personal athletic happy spot. The manual is complete with the exception of nutrition advice. You get full explanation of what to do, when to do it, and if you care “why you’re doing it”. It also includes a 50 day trial program if you’re still uncertain with what you’ve read or don't like reading in the first place and just want to be told what to do.

Final Thoughts:

The key difference with this manual and those of its competition is that it’s not a small snapshot of athleticism or it’s not one aspect of training. It doesn’t even pretend that lifting weights alone will make you a better athlete or running itself will make you better at all worldly events. It doesn't assume anything from you or mislead you in any way. It’s a total package program that pulls no punches. Think of it like
”Crossfit, but with a logical implementation scheme”.

[UConnJulie]

Thanks Tony for this ... when I have recovered a bit more and can tolerate intense-leave-you-gasping-for-air workouts, this and Never Gymless are on my list!

[kingkop182]

Cheers, G

[hard_rox]

Nice review, G. You've piqued my interest now.

[drew]

I have read both of Ross's books (Infinite Intensity and Never Gymless) and I agree with Gobbla on this one. II is a great read, and the routines, particularly the Warrior Challenges, are incredibly difficult and rewarding to complete.

Ross also has another product that is about to come out called "Full Throttle Conditioning" that I expect to be great as well.

[Chris Correia]

Thanks for that, Tony.

After reading the Ross deadlift thread and then visiting his site, I was curious about this book. I figure boxer conditioning and martial arts conditioning are pretty similar, so it'd have cross over value.

Now I'll order it. $30 isn't even too bad a price for a self published piece.

[RacerBill]

Thanks, Tony. Good info!

[L'ilJ]

I have both of Ross's books and they are excellent and a BARGAIN if you ask me. There is so much crap out there that it's refreshing to actually buy a book that you feel was totally worth the money.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Would this book be good if I'm looking for a conditioning program for football?

[fitzy21]

i would say it would be PA...just take the principles you learn from the book and apply it to football.

[Lost Dog]

Great review, G.

I love II. Although it's targeted at the "combat athlete," it's pretty much a manual on being what many men probably want to be: The Men's Health-style cover model, with the fitness and conditioning level to back up the look; lean, muscular, quick, strong, and in good condition for "weekend" sports. This seems like it would get you there. It's really hard work, though.

Also, with II, you'll learn to make your own gym equipment on the cheap. Plus, you'll get strong, lean, and in great shape with minimal equipment and basic exercises. DBs, sandbags, bodyweight, pullups, pushups, etc.

[Simon C]

that book looks sweet, but Roland has allready sold everyone on it

[UpNorth]

I'm a little late here but I'm a satisfied owner of II as well. I agree with what everyone has said but I'll add a couple of additional items.

The book is laid out so that it reads well cover to cover. This is great the first time you go through it but makes it difficult as a reference later on. Compounding that is the lack of an index in the book although you can now download a PDF of the index from his site. This may not be a biggie to most but I feel it is worth mentioning.

Also worth noting is the "chest thumping" style of writing. I actually found it motivating but I would bet that some will find it annoying. As mentioned before this book is written for combat athletes so a bit of testosterone filled chest-thumping is to be expected.

Finally, you get a signed letter from Ross thanking you for the purchase (I bet he is his own shipping dept.). That should sway anyone but I thought was a very nice touch.

[Chris Correia]

Good input, UpNorth. I expect I'll be receiving it today or tomorrow. I'll see if I get a letter.

BTW, you are much younger than I originally imagined (avatar pic).

[Chris Correia]

Got it. Have been reading it.

I give it an A. It is just about the most enjoyable, concise fitness read I've had. For the size and content of the manual, the price is good. It's good enough that I've ordered Ross' latest DVD/manual combination to check that out. $30. I imagine it's a steal. The fact that it is all fighter oriented is of particular interest.

I'm in a bit of a "play around" mode right now. Try different things for eight weeks or so. I was really happy following a plan from Dos' book. I took the chance to gain a few pounds of muscle and did so successfully. But then I needed a break. For me, his plan as followed -- or perhaps as I followed it, with my chosen level of intensity, etc -- got me to where I needed a break from it. I didn't try to do any back off or adaptation, which I sure could have done.

So, I want to lean out a tad now, and I don't want to follow Dos' program while eating lighter. Plus, I'm playing around a bit! So, I'm going to follow Ross' program for a bit. It's Infinitely adaptable, but as he presents it in a template, it will actually fit in really well with my usual training/teaching schedule.

So, perhaps this lard ass will start to get fighting fit!

[bullandbear]

Many self published fitness books leave a bitter impression of "did I just paid $XXX for this crap?" This book is definitely NOT one of those.