Recent research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, showed that short bursts of intense exercise are more effective for weight loss than say a long walk. So if weight loss is your goal, a HIIT-style class like Extreme Interval Fitness will certainly help. The class includes short, intense, bursts of activity followed by short rest periods. Designed to increase metabolism, reduce insulin resistance, improve cardiac function and produce faster gains in endurance levels than steady cardio training, you may also find that you’re burning calories 48-72hrs later. So you'll reap the rewards in half the time. 

If you’d prefer not to be left sweaty and breathless then a class that works on your body strength such as Functional Fitness could be a worthy alternative. During a typical session you might use resistance equipment, hand weights or your own body weight to strengthen your muscles. As well as improving your balance, posture, muscular endurance and flexibility, you'll be giving your mind a workout as you focus on staying balanced and maintaining a good posture throughout. 

If you’d rather take the weight of your feet, then jump on the saddle for  30-minutes at a Group Cycle class. Devised to provide an intense aerobic workout with variety similar to interval training, cycling uses the resistance of the bike to increase or decrease the aerobic difficulty of the workout and the overall impact on your muscles. It also means you can tailor the session to your own fitness level, increasing the intensity by standing and pedalling or upping or reducing the bike’s resistance levels. So why not take 30 and try a cycle class? 

Alternatively, 30-minute options include Cardio classes, created to get your heart rate going and your blood pumping, and our Strength and Conditioning sessions, which are more about increasing physical strength through weight-bearing and resistance activities.