Single sets, properly performed, to exhaustion is a superior method to  
any other I am aware of. Arthur Jones work was vindicated by Smith and  
Bruce-Low:

Smith D, Bruce-Low, S. Strength Training Methods and The Work of  
Arthur Jones. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 2004;7(6): 52-68


Jim Swayze
www.fireholecanyon.com
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On Jan 2, 2010, at 7:56 AM, Ken O'Neill <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Not HIT but HIIT -  high intensity interval training with EPOC  
> benefits.
>
> On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 7:06 AM, Jim Swayze <[log in to unmask] 
> >wrote:
>
>> Very interesting timing as I am currently writing a chapter for a
>> forthcoming paleo nutrition and exercise book. My ideas are based  
>> on the
>> premise that paleo hunter exercise was brief and intense, the very  
>> essence
>> of HIT. I find there is plenty science to support it.
>>
>>
>> Jim Swayze
>> www.fireholecanyon.com
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Dec 31, 2009, at 12:04 AM, Ken O'Neill <[log in to unmask]>  
>> wrote:
>>
>> I'd caution taking him too seriously: he's essentially a Nautilus
>>> fundamentalist (HITtites), Nautilus being a basion of failed ideas
>>> originating with the idiosyncratic, autodidactic mix of genius and
>>> crackpot
>>> Arthur Jones in an era in which exercise physiology was in its  
>>> infancy.
>>>
>>> More informed is John Berardi and his Precision Nutrition - both  
>>> in peak
>>> performance through nutrition/diet and through training - a former
>>> physique
>>> and power liffting champion, Dr John's clients include a host of
>>> professional athletes and teams more interested in success and  
>>> winning
>>> than
>>> speculative fiction about training.
>>>
>>> On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 11:59 PM, Keith Thomas <[log in to unmask]>  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> For those who missed earlier posts, note that Art DeVany's book  
>>> will be
>>>> published in April 2010.
>>>> Called The New Evolution Diet, it is available for pre- 
>>>> publication order
>>>> from Amazon.co.uk:
>>>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Evolution-Diet-Weight-Longer/dp/0091929571
>>>>
>>>> I've placed an order for three copies and might just double that.
>>>>
>>>> Art discusses the book on his blog and is presently running  
>>>> through many
>>>> of
>>>> the
>>>> references he drew upon in the writing of the book, and  
>>>> discussing them
>>>> with
>>>> subscribers:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.arthurdevany.com/
>>>>
>>>> New year wishes to all.
>>>>
>>>> Keith
>>>> http://www.evfit.com
>>>>
>>>>