We get asked this on the phone almost every day. The short answer: either is fine to start with. The longer answer depends on what you enjoy, because the class you enjoy is the one you will keep coming back to.
How the two feel
Strength is steady. You do a set, you rest, you talk to your coach about the next set. Conditioning keeps moving: timed intervals with short recoveries, where the clock sets the rhythm.
Strength might suit you if
- You like to understand exactly what you are doing and why.
- You prefer a calmer room with time to reset between efforts.
- You want to get more comfortable with free weights.
Conditioning might suit you if
- You like sessions that pass quickly.
- You enjoy feeling out of breath, within reason.
- You like choosing your own effort level as you go.
Doing both
Many members end up mixing the two across a week, often with a Mobility class in between. We cover that in building a weekly routine.
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