Peloton HIIT Classes
What are Peloton HIIT classes? Well, before I answer that, let me explain what HIIT stands for.
HIIT is this:
- High
- Intensity
- Interval
- Training
Thus, HIIT.
What kind of Peloton classes are HIIT?
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As far as what kinds of Peloton classes fall into the HIIT category, youโll find them in the following disciplines
- cardio
- cycling
- running
You can use the Peloton search feature to find these classes. Just use the term โHIIT.โ
What is HIIT vs Tabata?
Both Tabata and HIIT are interval classes or workouts.
Every Tabata class is technically a HIIT class. However, not all HIIT classes are Tabata classes.
As I explain in the article about Peloton Tabata classes, Tabata is much more specific in how those high-intensity intervals are organized. That is, you are doing a 2 to 1 ratio of work. So, if you push for 20 seconds, then you rest for 10 seconds. If you push for 40 seconds, you rest for 20 seconds. And so on.
On the other hand, while a HIIT workout may have elements of Tabata in itโa ratio of work to recovery, it is not as specific.
In HIIT classes, intervals and recovery periods can be of varying lengths.
Hereโs another difference with HIIT vs. Tabata on Peloton. All Tabata classes are rides.
However, not all HIIT classes are rides. In fact, some Peloton HIIT workouts are runs while others are straight out cardio. Some HIIT classes even use weights.
By and large, though, youโll find the greatest number of HIIT workouts in the Peloton rides.

Cycling HIIT and Hills
One of the most common HIIT rides youโll find on Peloton are called HIIT and Hills ride. These rides are just what they sound likeโtheyโre a combination of HIIT and climb rides.
So, if you take a HIIT and Hills ride, you can expect to spend a portion of the ride doing high-intensity interval training. Then the rest of the class will be slower climbs with heavy resistance. Theyโre harder than they sound but so worth the effort.
How common are HIIT and Hills rides? While writing this article, I used the Peloton search feature for the phrase โHIIT and Hills ride.โ And the results were astounding.
In the past week alone, instructors have taught six HIIT and Hills rides. Thatโs almost one a day.
Instructors from the Peloton London Studios as well as Peloton Studios New York teach these HIIT cycling classes. That means youโll find these rides in both English and German. However, I didnโt find any in Spanish. Maybe that will change with Camila Ramon teaching more cycling classes in Spanish.
When it comes to class lengths, there are only two choices. One, 30 minutes. Or, two, 45 minutes.
Iโve been riding Peloton since 2016 and Iโm not sure Iโve ever taken a 45-minute HIIT and Hills. It sounds so intense, right?
Also, keep in mind that many of the cycling bootcamps likely have a HIIT element when youโre on the bike. So you can always change things up by taking those classes, which I absolutely love. Donโt worryโyou do have enough time to change out of your cycling shoes for the floor portion of class.
Peloton intervals classes
Another way to get the HIIT experience without actually taking a HIIT class is to go for the Peloton intervals classes. You can use the search feature (again) to find them by searching for โintervals.โ
In your results youโll see tons of different options, including some interval classes you can take on the Peloton app outdoors. While writing this article and searching for intervals, here were some of the classes that came up:
- Intervals and arms cycling class
- Extra 10: Intervals ride
- Intervals run
Best HIIT classes for beginners
While Peloton doesnโt have โbeginnerโ HIIT classes, per se, that doesnโt mean that those new to Peloton (or HIIT) can try these kinds of workouts.
For example, there are a few HIIT classes that are part of the โExtra 10โ program that Peloton introduced in late 2022. Two are 10-minute HIIT runs (if thatโs your jam), and as of this writing, there is one Extra 10: HIIT ride on the bike.
And, as I explained above with the interval classes, you can find a bunch of Extra 10: Intervals rides. These will definitely give you a taste of interval work that you can expect in a HIIT class.
In addition, there are a number of shorter-duration HIIT classes, if longer classes terrify you (like they do me).
For instance, Callie Gullickson has a 10-minute HIIT cardio class with weights. A few other of the strength instructors also have HIIT cardio classes that are only 10 -minutes long.
On the other hand, youโll find plenty of 15-minute HIIT rides as well as 20-minute HIIT classes. If you ease your way into taking interval classes, I think youโll be fine.
Accessories for HIIT workouts
Youโre going to get sweaty doing HIIT rides and classes. Therefore, you might want aย fan that mounts on your bike.
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Also, youโll wantย sweat towels.
Here are some of my favorites.