The HIIT Pilates is a High-Intensity Low Impact Interval Training with Pilates Principals. It takes your cardio workout to another level, as you push your pace out of your comfort zone. You’ll work up a sweat fast, working at a very intense level and then backing off for a slower recovery period, followed by another round of high intensity.
HIIT Pilates classes follow the structure or order where you start with bridgework, then move to the core, side bodywork (planking, clamshell, leg lifts, etc.), back extensions, and then legs/cardio/upper body (burpees, mountain climbers, pushups, etc.)
A Tabata timer is always used, where you do exercises for 20 seconds with a 10-second rest or 30 seconds of work with a five-second rest. The instructor lets you know when to start when to stop, and when to switch to a new exercise. The duration can be "express" 45min or 60min class.
Pilates breath is used throughout the series inhale thru the nose and exhale out of the mouth between the teeth engaging the pelvic floor and strengthening the core muscles.
The class ends with a quick Savasana.
You’ll lose weight, build muscle, and boost your metabolism. Plus there’s a post-workout bonus: Your body will burn calories for about 2 hours after you exercise. It takes your cardio workout to another level, as you push your pace out of your comfort zone. You’ll work up a sweat fast, working at a very intense level and then backing off for a slower recovery period, followed by another round of high intensity.
You’ll lose weight, build muscle, and boost your metabolism. Plus there’s a post-workout bonus: Your body will burn calories for about 2 hours after you exercise.