Cardio & Classes
If cardio is part of your weekly workout routine, you might wonder how to incorporate it into the gym.
Many people focus their cardio on outdoor activities or the treadmill, which can become mundane for some. As the colder months of the year approach, hitting your cardio goals in the warmth of the gym can be very beneficial.
If you’re wondering how you can do this, the answer is Beckwith Health Club’s varied and high-intensity fitness classes!
Here’s a look at some of our favourites for fat-burning and cardio.
Circuits
Our circuits class is a fantastic way to hit your cardio goals. ‘Circuits’ refers to circuit training, a workout that moves you through different exercises in short intervals.
Circuit classes incorporate strength training, meaning you’ll be building up your muscles and, in doing so, are more likely to avoid injury and improve your core strength.
Circuits are great for cardiovascular health as they involve a series of aerobic exercises designed to increase blood circulation and increase heart rate.
By doing this in a short class, you get a combination of a strength and aerobic workout in one go in a fun environment and will smash your cardio goals. The Beckwith team runs this class – check out their trainer profiles here!
Step
Another gym-based cardio favourite is Step classes. Check Beckwith’s class schedule to see when we offer Step classes.
Step is a form of aerobics originating in the 1980s that is hugely popular and an excellent way to hit your cardio goals. There are many benefits to step, one of which is it is an easier form of cardio and, thanks to a small step instead of lots of jumps, it can be kinder on your joints.
Using a small step, the instructor will lead you through choreographed moves that will work out your full body and stimulate your heart. You can adjust the workout by adding weight or resistance bands, as best.
Step is another great option for burning calories and getting your cardio in. Read more about its benefits here.
H.I.I.T.
HIIT refers to ‘High-Intensity Interval Training. HIIT generally involves short periods of intense activity followed by recovery periods. Because of this, it is known as one of the most time-effective ways to exercise.
According to a study by Healthline, you can burn 25-30% more calories in 30 minutes of HIIT compared to the same amount of time spent doing strength training, running, and biking.
Beckwith offers an express HIIT class, allowing you to burn many calories in only 30 minutes.
HIIT classes also help your body to continue burning calories after you’ve finished exercising, increasing your metabolism more than other forms of exercise. This is one of the main benefits of incorporating cardio into your regular workouts, and HIIT does this best.
Beckwith’s Class Timetable
You can find Beckwith’s class timetable on our website here. All the classes on this timetable are free to Beckwith members and £10 per class to non-members.
We welcome your feedback on our classes! If you have any for us, please email Rik at Rik@BeckwithHealthClub.co.uk.
