Tribe Fit HIIT, Tribe Fitness SF

two men working out on black mats doing lunges

If you are looking for the best bang-for-your-buck workout class in the shortest amount of time to get the best workout, this is the perfect class. They even have private showers, so post-class, you can get ready to go out and still make happy hour (there’s a wine bar right upstairs, we’re just sayin’).

CLASS: Tribe Fit HIIT

TRAINER: Leilani Alteros

SWEAT: 7/10

LEVEL: This class is suitable for all levels since Leilani will give modifications for each movement, and you can always adjust the weights to your needs and goals.

TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS:

Keep It Movin’ — Since this class is so short, the name of the game is to stay moving the entire time. If Leilani notices people are starting to stop for a breather mid-interval, she’ll either insert some motivation or provide a modified movement that might be a little easier.
Focus on Form — Some studios are all about moving fast and they never really check your form or technique. But this class is the opposite of that. Leilani is constantly reminding you throughout the class to be aware of your form. If you do (hey — we all get tired), she’ll give you a modified version of the movement so you can keep form.
Fight Club Vibes — This space is underground and is a bit on the gritty side, but still clean, tidy, and has great equipment.

MUSIC: Leilani plays primarily hip-hop. The music isn’t too loud, since you’ll be listening for the interval starts and stops by Leilani.

BRING: Just water — you’ll need it!

CLASSPASS: Yes

THE WORKOUT DETAILS

There’s a fight club-style underground vibe when you walk in, and it’s clear, you’re about to get a butt-kicking workout in.

Tribe holds all their classes in the main room, so it’s flanked with rowers, medicine balls, yoga mats, and weights. For the HIIT class, mats are laid out before class and the workout is written on the mirrors at the front of the room.

The class is structured so you’ll stay on your mat for the entire workout doing intervals of cardio and plyometric movements. Expect combinations to include moves like: overhead presses, kettlebell squats, jump squats, modified burpees, medicine ball plank jacks and more. Here’s how it worked in our class:

Leilani runs through the whole workout at the start of class.
Each set is 45-seconds with 4-5 moves to be completed.
There’s a 15 second break after each set
Then we do it again (4-5 times in total) before moving on to the next set.
We sweat, sweat, and sweat some more.
Class ends with 5-minutes of ab work.
We high five Leilani and walk out feeling like we just got a solid workout.

For those who enjoy circuit-based workouts including rowing, kettlebells, bodyweight movements, HIIT training and yoga, this studio has it all.

Tribe Fitness and Yoga | 222 Columbus St. San Francisco | 415-966-1319 | https://tribefitsf.com/