Yoga vs Pilates vs HupSix: How They Compare
Yoga vs Pilates: both build control and strength. If your goal is long-term health, you still need cardio. Here’s where HupSix fits—compact and guided.
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is treated as a clinical vital sign, and higher CRF strongly links to longer, healthier life. Most adults need 150–300 min/week of moderate cardio or 75–150 min/week of vigorous cardio.
Quick Answer
Which is better, yoga or Pilates? Neither is “best” overall—yoga and Pilates build mobility and strength, but most classes won’t cover weekly cardio needs. Keep what you love and add HupSix for a fun, effective way to get cardio at home solo or with friends and family.
Comparison at a Glance
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Yoga: Great for mobility and control; usually light-to-moderate intensity. Add separate cardio for health and endurance.
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Pilates: Excellent for posture and core; mat work is often light-to-moderate, apparatus can be higher but still may not meet weekly cardio targets by itself.
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HupSix: Guided cardio with resistance in 30 minutes (six rounds), compact footprint, set to rock music so it’s easy to repeat at home.
What Yoga Does Well (and where it falls short for cardio)
Yoga builds flexibility, balance, and strength. Some flows can reach moderate intensity, but typical sessions don’t sustain cardiovascular effort long enough for meaningful benefits. Research confirms you should pair your practice with consistent cardio.
What Pilates Does Well (and what you may still need)
Pilates improves posture and muscular control. Intensity varies, but research shows pilates sessions do not cover weekly aerobic targets on their own. Add dedicated cardio for maximum health benefits.
On Dr. Cooper’s aerobics scale, yoga and Pilates earn about zero cardio points—keep them for strength and mobility, but cardio should be your primary source of fitness at 3-5x per week depending on the intensity.
Where HupSix Fits (the fun way to add cardio at home)
What HupSix is:
“HupSix is a fast-paced cardio workout that improves the way you move using patented gear, bodyweight exercises, and audio cues to get you moving in sync to music that rocks.”
30 minutes. Six rounds. Small footprint. Trains with resistance. You’ll get structured, guided sessions that keep intensity up while also improving coordination and reaction time—two things most home cardio skips. (Guideline-friendly without a giant machine.)
A realistic way to combine them this week
- Keep or reduce your current yoga or Pilates days.
- Try adding 3-5 HupSix workouts (30 minutes) to hit intensity goals without adding bulky equipment. The goal for cardio is every day to every other day.
What Makes HupSix Different
A HupSix workout gives you everything you’d get from a treadmill in terms of cardio—plus a whole lot more.
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Instructor-led, fully engaged: You’re not just zoning out while you move your feet.
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Learn → practice → full-out: Each round you learn the move, practice, then go full-out to a song.
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Progressive build: We stack the rounds and finish with a combo of everything you learned.
- Fun, not boring: It’s challenging and fun. You will not be bored.
Our guarantee: Try one class. If you don’t agree, send it back for a full refund—we don’t want you keeping something you won’t use.
Still not sure?
The best way to know is to try it yourself! Get the gear and take it for a spin. HupSix comes with a 30-day full refund plus a 12-month prorated return. You can also send us a video for 1-on-1 coaching—real feedback to help you improve.
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FAQ
Is yoga enough on its own?
No. Most classes don’t keep you in a moderate or vigorous heart-rate zone long enough. Keep yoga for mobility/strength and add consistent cardio (HupSix or your favorite).
Is Pilates considered cardio?
Not usually. Intensity varies, but most sessions won’t meet weekly cardio targets by themselves.
How much cardio do I actually need?
150–300 min/week moderate or 75–150 min/week vigorous, spread across the week. Short, frequent sessions beat one long weekly grind.
Can I get cardio without running?
Yes. HupSix delivers a full-body aerobic training stimulus—arms + legs, guided, music-driven—without a room-sized machine.
