Group training has become a staple at AdMac Fitness, giving people an option to enjoy a variation on our excellent personal training.

With its combination of strength training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), flexibility work, and core strengthening, our group fitness classes offer a hybrid approach that maximises calorie burn while working all of the major muscle groups.

But exactly how many calories can you burn in one of these sessions?

The Calorie-Burning Power of Hybrid Workouts

A typical AdMac Fitness group training session includes multiple forms of exercise, each with a unique impact on calorie burn. The energy expenditure depends on the class structure, intensity level, and individual factors such as weight, fitness level, and effort exerted.

However, research indicates that the hybrid nature of group training can lead to high calorie burn, largely due to the varied methods used…

1. HIIT and Cardio Segments

HIIT workouts are known for their high calorie-burning potential, both during and after the session. A study from the American College of Sports Medicine showed that high-intensity intervals can help people burn between 400 and 600 calories per hour, depending on factors like age, weight, and fitness level.

HIIT exercises create an afterburn effect, known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), where the body continues to burn calories for hours post-workout.

2. Strength Training

Strength training is another essential component of group training, focusing on building and toning muscles. Research published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research suggests that strength training burns around 200 to 300 calories per hour, depending on the intensity and individual factors.

Although this may be lower than some cardio exercises, the benefits compound: strength training increases muscle mass, which in turn boosts your resting metabolic rate, helping you burn more calories even at rest.

3. Flexibility and Core Work

Although flexibility and core exercises might seem less intense, they still contribute to overall calorie burn, particularly in the context of group training. Core exercises that target the abdominals, obliques, and lower back can burn approximately 150 to 250 calories per hour, while flexibility work such as yoga-inspired stretches aids in muscle recovery and mobility.

Research on Calorie Burn in Group Training

One study published in the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine found that individuals who participate in a mixed-modality group training class can burn between 500 and 700 calories per hour, depending on factors like workout intensity, body weight, and the exercise variety included. Because hybrid group training involves constantly switching between different types of exercise, it prevents the body from adapting to any one form, which means more calories are expended throughout the session.

Factors Affecting Calorie Burn in Group Training

Several factors can influence how many calories you burn in a group training class:

• Class Intensity: Higher-intensity classes, such as HIIT-focused sessions, will generally result in greater calorie burn.

• Body Composition: Muscle burns more calories than fat, so individuals with higher muscle mass may experience a higher overall calorie burn.

• Effort Level: The more effort you put into each exercise, the more calories you’ll burn, especially in classes that include self-paced segments.

Maximise Calorie Burn with Group Training

To get the most calorie-burning benefits from group training, consistency is key. Attend sessions regularly and challenge yourself to increase the weights, repetitions, or intensity in your exercises. This will keep your body adapting and ensure a sustained calorie burn over time.

Basically, if you’re willing to put the graft in it can lead to substantial calorie burn—around 500 to 700 calories per hour—and leave you with improved strength, endurance, and fitness. Get yourself on the AdMac Fitness group training and see your fitness and physique transform!

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AdMac Fitness has been helping the people of East London transform their health and fitness for nearly a decade.

We help people using tried and tested fitness approaches. Our expert team of personal trainers, based in both Bow and South Woodford can help you get a grip of your health forever. With our guidance and experience, you can relax knowing that your fitness journey is going to be guided by some of the best personal trainers in East London.

For more information on who we are, what we do and how we can help you achieve your health and fitness goals, contact us on… 07921465108 or email us at admacfitness@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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AdMac Fitness: Arch 457 Robeson St, London E3 4JA

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