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Fitness & Workout Styles

Name: Fitness & Workout Styles
Creator: ACE Fitness
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

15 popular fitness and workout styles compared by type, intensity, equipment requirements, calorie burn, and ideal use case.

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Updated:2/14/2026

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Workout Style↕	Type↕	Intensity Level↕	Equipment Needed↕	Calories/Hour (approx)↕	Best For↕
HIIT	cardio	high	minimal	600	Fat loss and cardiovascular endurance
CrossFit	hybrid	very high	full gym	700	Overall functional fitness
Yoga	flexibility	low-moderate	mat	250	Flexibility, stress relief, and mindfulness
Pilates	strength-flexibility	moderate	mat or reformer	300	Core strength and posture
Powerlifting	strength	very high	barbell and rack	400	Maximum strength and muscle density
Calisthenics	strength	moderate-high	pull-up bar	450	Bodyweight strength and control
Swimming	cardio	moderate-high	pool	500	Full-body low-impact cardio
Running	cardio	moderate-high	shoes	600	Cardiovascular health and endurance
Cycling	cardio	moderate-high	bike or stationary bike	500	Leg strength and cardiovascular fitness
Boxing	combat	high	gloves and bag	700	Stress relief, coordination, and full-body conditioning
Martial Arts	combat	high	gi or training gear	600	Self-defense, discipline, and agility
Zumba	cardio-dance	moderate	none	450	Fun cardio and social fitness
Rowing	cardio-strength	moderate-high	rowing machine or boat	550	Full-body endurance and back strength
Rock Climbing	strength-cardio	high	climbing wall or outdoor crag	500	Grip strength, problem-solving, and upper body
Barre	strength-flexibility	moderate	barre and light weights	350	Lean muscle tone and balance