CARDIO COMEBACK

A new fitness revolution is taking over America by storm and it's starting to pullulate in the UK.

Treadmills are a staple in gyms everywhere. They are used religiously by some, often ignored and frowned upon by others, and intimidate the rest. But, these modest machines are having a resurgence. Treadmill classes are the biggest trend in fitness this year.

Much like their ancestor; the spin class, treadmill classes are group running sessions on treadmills. And yes, they kick your ass just as good as a spin class. With more than 2 million of us running across the UK it's no wonder these classes are a big hit. The once monotonous workout machine has been revived creating exciting and intense interval classes which will restore your faith and bring the fun back into using that rusty treadmill.

Yet, in America, it's not just the treadmill that's creating new workout classes; the Versa Climber studio in Hollywood - the first of it's kind boutique studio - uses climbing machines to stimulate outdoor climbing and hiking in an interval based 30 minute studio class.

Fancy a go?

Here's where you can tred and shed:

Barry's Bootcamp: Their signature 1 hour long classes mix 25-30 minutes of treadmill routines followed by 25-30 minutes of strength training utilizing free weights, bands, balls...you name it. 

WHERE? 

Euston and

Shoreditch

ProjectFit:  Classes combine intense cardio interval training with body transforming exercises for a killer workout as well as holding hour long classes of pure treadmill.  They promise to burn up to a whopping 1,000 calories in just one session.

WHERE?

Bank

Equinox: their unique Precision running classes are built on the Balanced Interval Training Experience (BITE) method, which strikes a middle ground between High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and aerobic endurance training (e.g. long distance jogging). There are varieties of interval routines so you can expect a different 45-minute treadmill workout each class.

WHERE?

Kensington

1Rebel: Reshape classes mix cardio and resistance training into a tough 45 minute class with live music and cold towels waiting in a fridge (yes, an actual fridge) for after your sweaty sesh alongside delicious, pick-me-up, cold fresh juices. 

WHERE?

Liverpool Street.