Whether you’re a beginner looking to shape up before the summer or a seasoned gym buff, refresh your fitness regimen with these trending classes.
Looking to take on new challenges? You’ll be in good company at these trending workouts and classes, with options to suit all levels and needs.
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HYROX
Now in more than 30 countries and 85 cities worldwide, where over 650,000 participants will compete this season, HYROX is quickly taking the world by storm.
While the race brands itself as a “fitness competition for every body”, it’s not for the faint of heart, comprising of eight one-kilometre runs, interspersed with eight functional workout stations. Participants can compete in pairs, quartets or on their own, and anyone can enter, regardless of their fitness level.
Gyms across the country, including Pure Gym and Third Space, now offer dedicated training classes, but you can train for the race wherever you like.
Entry costs vary. For more information or to book, visit Hyrox.
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Mat Pilates
While mat Pilates has been around for a long time, interest in it has skyrocketed recently as people seek a back-to-basics approach to their fitness.
Based on the original method created by Joseph Pilates, mat Pilates requires little to no additional equipment and is performed lying on a mat, relying on your body weight as resistance for strength training.
Effective, uncomplicated and inexpensive, it’s easy to see why the long-standing favourite workout class is back in vogue.
For more information or to book, visit Classpass.
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Lagree
The sister of Reformer Pilates, Lagree is a low-impact, high-intensity workout, which reportedly counts Jennifer Aniston and Meghan Markle as fans.
Taught on a Megaformer, a machine similar to the Reformer, it promises to work muscles you didn’t know you had using spring-based resistance.
The first studio opened at MAD Mayfair in 2023, and more and more studios are now popping up across the UK.
Prices vary. For more information or to book, visit Lagree Fitness.
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Barry’s
You probably already know the Barry’s franchise and its famous “Red Rooms”, which host high-intensity interval training (HIIT), combining treadmills with weight and resistance training.
In April, the brand is tapping into the competitive event trend with All Stars, which challenges fitness enthusiasts to complete a set number of classes in 30 days as part of a two- or four-person group in pursuit of winning an array of prizes.
If you don’t have anyone to compete with, Barry’s offers a matchmaking service to help you find a group. It runs from 4 April to 3 May, and teams have until 21 April to register.
Prices start from £26 per class. For more information or to book, visit Barry’s.
Hotpod Yoga
With more than 60 studios across the UK, the popularity of Hotpod Yoga continues to grow.
Welcoming people of all levels, classes take place in warm inflatable pods, filled with tranquil music, calming scents, gentle beats and glowing lights. An immersive experience that benefits both mind and body, it counts the Beckhams as fans.
Each pod is heated to 37C, infused with aromas of orange, lavender and lime and you can choose from a range of classes for every level, with “a flow for every feeling”.
Prices start from £14 per class. For more information or to book, visit Hotpod Yoga.
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Vertical Reformer Pilates
A fusion of Barre, Pilates and resistance training, Vertical Reformer Pilates uses a Pilates Stick and elastic resistance bands for an energising full body workout, aimed to enhance strength, stability and balance.
Designed by the founder of Barre Series, Catie Miller, this intensive 45-minute workout will delight any Barre or Pilates enthusiasts looking for a new challenge.
As its name suggests, it’s largely conducted while standing so this workout also incorporates some cardio. It’s not yet widely available outside of Miller’s studios in Mayfair and Hampstead, but we predict this one will be big – so keep your eyes peeled!
Classes start from £30. For more information or to book, visit Barre Series.
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