Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

McMaster’s Martin Gibala and Stuart Phillips explain exercise science through four modules on general, cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal fitness. Lessons connect the underlying concepts with workout examples and planning activities. The course encourages learners to understand the reasoning behind training choices instead of copying a routine without context.

What you will learn

• Explain basic cardio and strength-training concepts
• Compare exercise-intensity and programming choices
• Evaluate the reasoning behind a routine

Who this suits

The provider lists Beginner and addresses inexperienced exercisers as well as learners interested in exercise science. Practical examples still need adaptation to individual ability and circumstances.

Before you enroll

The schedule suggests two weeks at ten study hours per week. The title’s time-efficiency theme is not a guarantee of personal health or fitness outcomes. This educational course does not assess a learner’s medical suitability for an activity. Follow appropriate professional guidance where health conditions or uncertainty affect participation.

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Put it into practice

Compare two fictional routines using the concepts taught. Explain their different objectives and identify what additional information is needed before suggesting either to a particular person.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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