i went into my first burn 60 class expecting it to be a piece of cake. i was already running a ton and doing pilates plus twice a week - how hard could it be? well, i'll be the first to admit that i was wrong. apparently running at a comfortable pace outside on flat ground is just a tiny bit different than running 9 miles per hour up a 15.0 incline. the class is one hour long and consists of cardio and strength training intervals. the cardio portion of the class is done completely on treadmills and consists of 8-12 minutes of hills and sprints (sometimes the two combined). there were definitely times when we were running so fast that i felt like i was going to end up like the guy in the video below (have you seen this?), but luckily the sprints were short enough that i was able to keep get my legs under control before tumbling to the floor in embarrassment.
the strength training was just ok. i was tired from all of the running so i didn't mind the fact that it was relatively easy, but i wouldn't go to burn 60 if you're looking for a really good strength training class. that being said, i was definitely sore the next day, but i think it had more to do with the sprinting up hills than anything else. i enjoyed burn 60 and i would definitely consider working it into my regular routine. i think it could help build up cardiovascular endurance quite quickly and it is a great class for someone who wants to get in and out in an hour and get a well-rounded workout.
the only burn 60 location is in brentwood.
Parking is free with validation!
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