HIIT and HYROX - What’s Driving the Surge in Popularity?
If you are invested in your fitness, you will have either heard of or are currently undertaking High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) which continues to dominate the fitness world with its efficient, sweat-inducing format. It involves short bursts of all-out effort followed by brief rest periods and delivers maximum results in minimal time. This means it appeals to anyone looking to maximise the calories they burn, boost their endurance, or revamp their metabolism.
HYROX, on the other hand, is the latest global fitness phenomenon which combines running with functional exercise stations. It’s become a social media darling and a community experience like no other, and Active Luton wanted to share more information on both HYROX and HIIT and their overall benefits.
Why HYROX Is Dominating 2025:
Massive Growth: Participation jumped from around 175,000 athletes in 2023-2024 to over 650,000 in 2024–2025 including explosive UK demand, with events selling out quickly.
Globally Standardised & Accessible: Each race follows the same format - an 8K run broken up by eight functional stations, which makes it easy for training and performance tracking.
Community & Competition: From beginner-friendly to elite-level, races encourage goal setting, accountability, and social connection.
The Benefits Of HIIT & HYROX-Style Training
Efficiency: Incredible calories burnt and metabolic rev boost in compact sessions.
Functional Strength + Endurance: Especially with HYROX-style training, you build a blend of cardio, strength, agility, and stamina.
Motivation through Measurement: Standard races or class formats let you track progress and turn training into performance.
Community Vibe: Whether in a packed race or local class, you feed off the energy of others pushing alongside you.
Active Luton: High-Intensity Training at Home
While Active Luton doesn’t offer HYROX-specific classes, our current line-up delivers the same functional, heart-pounding, and community-driven training style -perfect for prepping for HYROX or just for challenging yourself:
Our New Gym-Based Exercise Classes (Launched August 2025)
Functional Circuits: Mix of cardio and strength with station rotations between rowing, running, body weight, and dumbbells - which mirrors HYROX’s formula brilliantly.
Strength & Power: Classes focusing on functional strength and weight training; some sessions integrate HIIT-style components.
Core Stability: Focused development of core strength using varied equipment, which is essential for injury prevention and movement control in high-intensity formats.
Les Mills™ Virtual HIIT Classes (Available Now)
SPRINT™ - A 30-minute low-impact HIIT cycling blast - quick, powerful, and calorie-torching.
BODYATTACK™ - Athletic cardio with running, jumping, and strength moves - HIIT with a punch.
BODYCOMBAT™ - Martial arts-inspired cardio - engaging, high-energy, and total-body conditioning.
Why Active Luton Is Your Go-To for Trending Fitness
Whether you’re chasing the adrenaline of a race like HYROX or just want workouts that are intense, varied, and community-fuelled, Active Luton has a class to match:
· Prep your body with Functional Circuits and Power Classes.
· Get your HIIT fix via SPRINT™, BODYATTACK™, BODYCOMBAT™.
· Build core and resilience with Core Stability.
· Train smart, safely, and socially.
Are You Ready?
All our classes can be easily booked via the Active Luton app or our website at activeluton.co.uk
Please make sure you arrive early, as some classes lock their doors five minutes before the start.
You can also mix and match class types to cover strength, cardio, functional movement, and endurance.