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Cardio is more enjoyable when you can take a run in a beautiful location or take your time riding your bike around. However, that's not always an option. This is why high-intensity interval training workouts exist. These are fast-paced, quick workouts in a short amount of time, such as 30 seconds at a time with 30 seconds of rest.
There's a wide variety of fitness apps available anymore, meaning anyone can access these workouts at home. There are plenty of notable online HIIT workout programs available, with beginner and advanced classes. Most of these programs require minimal to no equipment to get a workout in.
As a former personal trainer who's taught HIIT classes in the past, I've tried many of these popular HIIT workout programs and narrowed them down to the best options. If you're ready to get your heart rate going, give these top-rated HIIT workouts a try. The prices listed are based on monthly payments.
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Nike Training Club Photo Gallery 1/1 Nike Training Club Best free HIIT workout app Nike Training Club CNET previously named Nike Training Club one of the best fitness apps for 2022, and the Nike Training Club app also features free HIIT training taught by Nike master trainers. The selection of HIIT classes range between 5 minutes and an hour, which you can choose depending on your fitness level. The app also features HIIT and other workout programs which you can follow for an extensive period of time to achieve certain fitness goals. Most of the HIIT workouts are designed to be done with minimal to no equipment and can even be done in small spaces. One of my favorite aspects of the NTC program is that they offer a variety of their HIIT workouts combined with strength, core, or lower and upper body workouts. What I liked about these workouts is that they let you target multiple body parts at once in a short period of time. Another plus: this app is available to both Apple and Android users. ... Show more Get it now See at Nike Training Club
Barry's Bootcamp Photo Gallery 1/1 Barry's Bootcamp Best HIIT bootcamp workout Barry's Bootcamp Barry's Bootcamp has made a name for itself in the fitness world since it first came on the scene in 1998. The HIIT class consists of circuits that include running intervals on a treadmill followed by strength training. It's become a favorite workout among celebrities and fitness enthusiasts because of the challenge the class poses, plus the instructors are high-energy, engaging and motivational. As an adrenaline junkie, I'm a fan of Barry's Bootcamp classes when I'm trying to challenge myself and want to get a good sweat in. When the pandemic hit, like many other fitness studios, Barry's created a virtual class. Barry's At Home workouts connect its members to their trainers and classes, so you can work out without leaving the house. Although these virtual classes include some of Barry's traditional treadmill and strength workouts, the at-home classes mainly consist of bodyweight exercises, weights and resistance bands. To access and purchase these classes, you need a membership profile set up on the Barry's Bootcamp website. Right now, you can try out the classes with a 30-day free trial before purchasing a package. ... Show more Get it now See at Barry's Bootcamp
F45 Training Photo Gallery 1/1 F45 Training Best functional HIIT workout F45 Training F45 Training is a community-driven fitness class that has studios internationally. It prides itself on being a full-body functional HIIT workout. The class sets up exercise stations that are used in intervals as students rotate across them in 45 minutes. When I took this class, I appreciated that, besides guidance from the instructors, there were TV screens that had video demonstrations of the exercises in case you needed a refresher. And unlike most group fitness classes, where there's one instructor for a large group, F45 has a few instructors teaching, which allows all of the students to get their undivided attention if they need a modification or to be challenged. During the pandemic, the studio introduced At-Home workouts, which are virtual classes that members can access at home through the F45 Challenge app or website. F45 aims to ensure that its in-studio sense of community can still be felt at home or wherever students choose to work out. The app connects you with other F45 members and provides you with a nutritional guide and a dashboard to track your workouts so you can achieve your targeted goals. ... Show more Get it now See at F45 Training
Fhitting Room Photo Gallery 1/1 Fhitting Room Best motivational HIIT workout Fhitting Room Fhitting Room is a New York-based HIIT class that started off as a way to include one-on-one personal training in a small group fitness setting. However, since the pandemic hit, the studio now offers live and on-demand classes for members that can be accessed anywhere. This is one of my favorite HIIT classes, because the instructors are motivating and there are different classes depending on your fitness level and goals. For example, the Signature FHIT class is all HIIT-focused, whereas the Just Strength class uses heavy weights and slow movements to give you a proper strength workout. If you're like me and enjoy working out with kettlebells, Fhitting Room incorporates kettlebells into their HIIT, Strength and Advanced Kettlebells classes. Fhitting Room's live and on-demand classes can be accessed through your phone or online. The nice thing about the virtual option is that only 24 students can participate at a time, which means you also get undivided attention and feedback from the instructor. There are also bodyweight and equipment workout class options, depending on what equipment you have available. If you're interested in trying a Fhitting Room class at home, the subscription includes the option to buy a la carte classes, class packages or monthly memberships. ... Show more Get it now See at The Fhitting Room
Best HIIT boxing workout Rumble Boxing Boxing is a good way to get some cardio in, and Rumble had the right idea by turning it into HIIT programming. The 45-minute HIIT-focused workout consists of 10 rounds of boxing drills on a boxing bag alternated with resistance training. The workout is easy to follow as you learn the six key boxing moves, such as the jab, uppercut, cross, and hook, without needing any previous boxing experience. You'll then complete bodyweight circuits on a bench as well as using heavy, medium, and light dumbbells. The class started in a studio in New York and has since expanded nationally to major cities. One of my favorite things about Rumble is the fusion of old-school and new-school playlists chosen specifically to match the classes' vibe. ... Show more Get it now See at Rumble
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