These answers cover the foundations. For depth, read What is HIT? and HIT vs HIIT.
HIT basics
The foundational questions about High-Intensity Training, answered plainly.
Frequently asked
What does HIT mean in training?
High-Intensity Training — strength work with weights, taken to momentary muscular failure. Brief, hard, infrequent.
Is HIT the same as HIIT?
No. HIT is strength training with weights. HIIT is high-intensity interval training — cardio. Different methods sharing an acronym.
Who invented HIT?
Arthur Jones, founder of Nautilus, popularised it in the 1970s. Mike Mentzer and Dorian Yates became its best-known advocates.
How many sets per exercise in HIT?
Typically one all-out working set after warm-ups, taken to momentary muscular failure.
Failure Point is a training logbook, not medical advice. Training to failure carries injury risk.
Consult a physician before starting any intense training program.