HIIT Classes

 About High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a form of exercise characterized by short bursts of exercise followed by short periods of rest. Programs often use intervals of 30-60 seconds of exercise with similarly brief rest intervals. HIIT training is a great way to build strength and cardiovascular fitness regardless of your current fitness. Classes usually utilize minimal or no equipment, making this form of exercise very accessible. Sometimes rest intervals utilize “active rest” which involves movement at a relatively lower intensity.

group hiit

This group offers a great diversity of HIIT classes with various demonstrators. This is a follow-along program so there is no verbal instruction. Exercises are explained with a brief written description during rest intervals but you will mainly learn by doing. They publish many free classes on their website and YouTube, but also offer access to their full exercise library for $7.99/month.

POPSUGAR Fitness

POPSUGAR publishes tons of very high-energy content on YouTube, their website & mobile application. Their classes are instructed by a range of fitness experts and celebrity trainers which may keep you engaged. They produce a diversity of content including HIIT, cardio, strength, yoga, barre, and dance (hip hop, Latin, Zumba, etc.) classes. Access to their website and mobile application is currently free. Within their HIIT classes, they demonstrate modifications for lower-impact versions or advanced versions of each exercise.

Holly Honjo

Holly proves that exercise and HIIT classes are for all body sizes by creating accessible workout videos. The linked HIIT class below is a great starting point for beginners with limited exercise experience. Holly’s channel hosts a wide variety of exercise content and documents honest pieces of her own wellness journey.

SELF

SELF is a health-based lifestyle company that produces high quality HIIT classes amongst their diet, beauty, and cultural content. Due to their wide range of offerings, it can be easy to spend lots of time exploring their content, so be sure to keep your goals in mind. The YouTube link below will provide you with a focused look at SELF’s HIIT offerings.

ClassPass

ClassPass is a network of fitness studios that collaborate to produce a diverse mix of virtual exercises classes which can be accessed live or on your own schedule. With a wide range of fitness classes, there is likely to be appropriate content for all interests and fitness levels. Many offerings are available without the need for equipment and like POPSUGAR, classes include modifications for most exercises. The live ClassPass exercise classes are currently offered on a pay per class basis rather than a monthly subscription fee.