What is it?
A circuit class that incorporates all the usual suspects – burpees, jumping jacks and the like – but with a little TRX thrown in for good measure. TRX is a suspension training tool that uses straps to turn almost every move you do into a core-stability challenge – inverted rows, lunges and even burpees can all be made more difficult using TRX. This class pairs regular floor moves using weights and ball slams with TRX moves, which will feature at least once in each superset you do. There’s very little rest, and lots of work.
What are the benefits?
The class is super high-intensity, so sweating loads and getting your heart rate pumping is a given. You’ll definitely get a cardio workout and find yourself huffing and puffing, but, more than anything, it feels like a body-conditioning class that really boosts your muscular endurance – especially in the core. The class lasts 55 minutes and sets (in which you perform the same move) usually last a minute each, so you’ll definitely be feeling the burn by the end!
How hard is it?
It’s pretty hard, but it’s all relative: even if you’re super fit you’ll find it just as challenging as a newbie, as you’ll train at whatever pace you can manage. And the great thing is it’s a small class so you’ll always get attention and advice – but this also means you can’t slack off! It’s not exactly interval training, as you don’t get many rests and normally have to repeat supersets of three to four exercises a few times over before getting a break, but somehow you pull through.
Where is it?
Heartcore studios across London (heartcore.co.uk). Single classes are £27 but prices reduce with block bookings.
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