Zoe Ng takes a look at gyms in KL that offer High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) sessions
The hectic city lifestyle doesn’t leave much time for workouts, but that’s no reason to be unfit, especially with the number of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) classes in the Klang Valley. These workouts are typically fast paced and consist of intense bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods to burn more fat in a shorter amount of time. It also boosts your metabolism for up to 48 hours, which means you’re burning fat even after leaving the gym. Here’s a round-up of places that offer some of these heart-pumping, fat-burning classes.
Take a break from your hectic lifestyle and experience what it feels like to train like an A-list celeb. Customised training programs are available to suit every individual’s needs. A complete selection of aerobics, yoga and spinning classes are also available. Members can also enjoy the amenities of a healthy café and lounge, sauna and steam rooms and Pilates facilities.
KOA Fitness is a women-only gym that aims to empower women through fitness, making it a great space for women to be able to sweat without feeling the need to impress. Their Fat Blaster class focuses on HIIT training and you can try it out by booking a free trial.
Surge by Fitness First combines workouts that test and improve your speed, stamina, agility and power. As an alternative to this fast-paced workout, you can also try out their Strong by Zumba class, which is also available at Celebrity Fitness.
Founded by two national athletes looking to balance high-performance training with a career and social life, HIIT2fit doesn’t hold back when it comes to giving an intense workout session. You can opt for two types of classes: Lean, which comprises a 45-minute indoor cycling session; or Mean, a 45-minute HIIT circuit that includes treadmills, water rowing and strength training. A trial membership only costs RM70, and allows you to use the gym’s amenities and attend classes as you like for an entire week.
Started in Australia in 2012, F45 Training is now a global chain of gyms known for its wide variety of HIIT regimes, ensuring that members never settle on a single workout pattern. At last count there were 27 different 45-minute workouts developed by F45 Athletics and Peak Performance Department, which tracked the results of over 3,000 different exercises in formulating their HIIT programmes. So take it from us – these guys are serious about HIIT. Try out their classes with a free one-week trial, and choose the location closest to you or your workplace for your convenience.
Started by Men’s Health Malaysia Cover Guy 2015 finalist Don Nazar, The HIIT Garage allows you to work out in a group of up to 20 people and you can also choose from between four different workouts to target specific areas of your body that you want to tone.
Founded by trainer Dave Nuku, Fire Station offers four different workouts – and there’s even one for the kids – that will help you improve your cardio game, lose weight and build muscle. The workouts are conducted in small groups or one-on-one sessions; try out one of their many group sessions for a first-time rate of RM30, or do it one-on-one with a PT for RM75.
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