TRY LES MILLS Grit Cardio AT GYMNATION

Les Mills GRIT Cardio is a 30 minute bodyweight workout from the Les Mills GRIT series that focuses on explosive movements like burpees and tuck jumps to maximise calorie burn, improve cardiovascular fitness and drive fat loss. It pushes you into your maximum heart rate zone to trigger the afterburn effect, meaning you keep burning calories at rest for hours afterwards.

Les Mills GRIT is a specific, scientifically designed HIIT program. While HIIT is a broad training method, Les Mills GRIT takes cutting edge HIIT and combines it with powerful music and inspirational coaches, hitting peak zones at precise moments for maximum results.

Yes. Les Mills GRIT is one of the most effective 30 minute workouts available. It burns an average of 320 calories per session, improves cardiovascular fitness, builds lean muscle, speeds up your metabolism and enhances aerobic fitness. The HIIT training effect means you continue burning fat long after the workout ends.

High intensity interval training HIIT workouts like Les Mills GRIT are among the most effective for burning fat. Research shows HIIT can help you burn up to 9% more fat than standard aerobic workouts. The afterburn effect means your body continues burning calories at rest, making it one of the best choices for fat loss.

Every Les Mills GRIT workout is 30 minutes, including the warm up, the main high intensity interval training tracks and a cool down. The format is designed to deliver maximum results in minimum time.

No equipment is needed. Les Mills GRIT Cardio uses only bodyweight exercises, making it accessible for all. For Les Mills GRIT Strength, you will need a barbell, weight plate and mat. GymNation provides all equipment for strength sessions.

You can burn an average of 320 calories in a 30 minute Les Mills GRIT workout. The HIIT format maximises calorie burn during the session and boosts your metabolism so you continue burning fat at rest. Total burn depends on your effort and exercise intensity.

Les Mills GRIT sessions are designed for all levels, including beginners. Every exercise offers modifications so you can scale the intensity. If you are a complete beginner, start with one session per week and build up gradually as your fitness improves.

Twice a week is recommended as part of a balanced training schedule. This allows recovery between sessions while pushing your fitness forward. You can combine GRIT Cardio with Les Mills GRIT Strength or Les Mills GRIT Athletic to build a complete high intensity interval training programme.

Improved cardiovascular fitness, increased aerobic fitness, faster metabolism, significant fat loss, greater endurance, enhanced VO2 max, improved lean body mass and reduced heart disease risk. The mental benefits include greater resilience, confidence and the discipline to push past your comfort zone.

Les Mills GRIT Cardio uses only bodyweight exercises and focuses on maximising calorie burn and cardiovascular fitness. Les Mills GRIT Strength uses barbell, weight plate and bodyweight exercises designed to improve strength, blast all major muscle groups and build lean muscle tissue. Both are 30 minute high intensity interval training workouts but serve different training goals.

Yes. The combination of high intensity interval training and the afterburn effect makes Les Mills GRIT Cardio one of the most effective workouts for weight loss. Regular attendance, combined with a balanced diet, supports fat loss and improved body composition.

Explosive bodyweight exercises including burpees, tuck jumps, high knees, squat jumps, mountain climbers, lunges and plyometric movements. These engage fast twitch muscle fibres and drive high muscle activation. Every exercise offers modifications for different fitness levels.

No. While the workout is intense, exercise modifications make it accessible for all levels. Start at your own pace and let your fitness grow with each session. The inspirational coaches motivate and guide you throughout. Beginners should start with one workout per week and increase as their fitness improves.

The workout pushes you into your maximum heart rate zone through short, explosive bursts followed by brief rest. This cycle strengthens the heart, improves VO2 max and increases your body's ability to use oxygen efficiently. Over time, cardiovascular fitness and endurance improve significantly.

Eat a light meal or snack 60 to 90 minutes before. Something with carbohydrates and a small amount of protein works well, such as a banana with peanut butter or toast with eggs. Stay hydrated before, during and after.

The afterburn effect from a high intensity Les Mills GRIT workout can last up to 24 to 48 hours. During this time, your metabolism remains elevated and you continue burning calories at rest.

Yes. The Les Mills GRIT series is scientifically designed to deliver significant improvements in cardiovascular fitness, lean muscle growth, fat loss and metabolic health in 30 minutes. Consistency matters more than duration.

During Les Mills GRIT, aim to reach 85% to 100% of your maximum heart rate during the intense intervals. This is the red zone where the afterburn effect is triggered. Recovery periods bring your heart rate back down before the next burst.

The Les Mills GRIT workout is scientifically designed to rapidly improve fitness. By taking cutting edge HIIT and combining it with powerful music and inspirational coaches, every session is harder to get through than training alone but delivers awesome results. The format increases speed, improves strength and builds cardiovascular fitness across every session, making it one of the most effective ways to reach your fitness goals in minimum time.

Les Mills GRIT Strength is a 30 minute high intensity interval training workout that uses barbell, weight plate and bodyweight exercises to blast all major muscle groups, designed to improve strength and build lean muscle. Combining it with GRIT Cardio twice a week creates a complete training schedule that targets both cardiovascular fitness and muscle development.

The session uses only bodyweight exercises so it can be done at home. However, attending a live Les Mills GRIT workout at GymNation gives you inspirational coaches, powerful music and the energy of a group environment that pushes you harder than training alone.