Heart Rate During a HIIT Class

What Should Your Heart Rate Be During a HIIT Class?

Spin Class in Dublin Iconic Health Clubs

What Is HIIT Spin? How It’s Different From Regular Spinning

Whether you're seeking a more efficient workout or looking to shake up your fitness routine, understanding the differences between HIIT Spin and traditional spinning classes can help you choose the right session at Iconic Health Clubs. Both…
How Long Should a HIIT Workout Be the Optimal Duration

How Long Should a HIIT Workout Be?

The appeal of high-intensity interval training is clear. HIIT promises significant fitness improvements in less time than traditional steady-state cardio. But as people begin their HIIT journey, one question emerges persistently: how long…
How Many HIIT Classes Per Week Should You Do

How Many HIIT Classes Should You Do Per Week?

If you're new to high-intensity interval training, you might wonder how often you should push yourself. The answer isn't about fitting in as many HIIT classes as possible. Instead, it's about discovering the frequency that maximizes your…
How Many HIIT Workouts Per Week to Lose Fat

How Many HIIT Workouts Per Week to Lose Fat?

The evidence-based recommendation is two HIIT sessions per week, combined with one to two Zone 2 cardio sessions. This balanced approach delivers significant results while respecting the recovery demands that high-intensity training creates. But…
What Is GRIT By Les Mills a Beginners Guide

What Is GRIT by Les Mills? A Beginner’s Guide

Les Mills GRIT is a 30-minute HIIT class combining barbell, bodyweight, and plyometric exercises into a single high-intensity experience. What sets it apart from other HIIT formats is the emphasis on compound strength movements, squats,…
HIIT Training Vs Cardio Training Which Burns More Fat

HIIT Training vs Cardio Training: Which Burns More Fat?

HIIT burns more calories per unit of time than steady-state cardio. A 30-minute HIIT session typically burns 300 to 500 calories, compared to 200 to 350 calories for 30 minutes of steady cardio. The afterburn effect adds significant additional…
How Many Calories Do HIIT Classes Burn

How Many Calories Do HIIT Classes Burn?

  A HIIT class burns 300 to 500 or more calories per session, depending on the format, your fitness level, and the intensity you bring. But the true measure of a HIIT class extends well beyond energy expenditure. Our members at Iconic…