HupSix vs Garmin: More Cardio, Less Mileage
Do you know… distance doesn’t equal cardio? A HupSix workout may show less than a mile on your Garmin or other heart rate monitor, but it racks up all the moderate and vigorous zone time you need — often double. That’s how 30 minutes of HupSix competes with miles of steady jogging, without the pounding on your joints.
Garmin Heart Rate Zones Explained
Do a HupSix class, strap on your Garmin (or any heart rate monitor), and you’ll probably think: Wait, just one mile?
But then you check your zones. That half-hour logged your full daily dose of cardio — and usually way more.
It feels weird at first, because we’re so used to measuring cardio in miles. But your heart doesn’t care how far you went. It cares how hard you worked.
Garmin Heart Rate Zones vs HupSix Workouts
Garmin (and most wearables) estimate distance from GPS or step length. But HupSix footwork is compact — three steps to one side, three to the other, then a back step. You’re moving constantly, but you’re not covering much ground, so the distance looks small.
The effort, though, is off the charts. Each back step is like a mini sprint start and a burst of acceleration. Add in upper body resistance, turns or jumps and suddenly your heart is working way harder than if you were just jogging in a straight line.
At the end of the day, distance isn’t what matters for heart health. Effort is.
Zone Time Adds Up Fast
It’s impossible to zone out in HupSix. Your hands stay on the handles, your feet keep the rhythm, and the music keeps pulling you forward. That steady engagement spikes your heart rate early and holds it there.
Most HupSix workouts hit the recommended dose of cardio within minutes — and by the end, you’ve usually doubled it. And here’s the kicker: vigorous minutes count double. Even if your Garmin or Apple Watch shows 15 minutes vigorous and 10 minutes moderate, that equals 40 minutes of credit toward your weekly goal — in just half an hour.
Why This Matters
Cardio isn’t about mileage. It’s about time in the zones.
Decades of research from Dr. Kenneth Cooper — the father of aerobics — show that regular moderate-to-vigorous cardio adds years of healthy life. The American Heart Association backs it up: about 30 minutes most days is the sweet spot.
HupSix makes that formula simple. Thirty minutes, six rounds, music that rocks, and the heart zones that count.
Bottom Line
HupSix might not rack up the miles. But it racks up what matters. In 30 minutes, you’re not just meeting the cardio guidelines — you’re exceeding them. With compact, joint-friendly footwork, music-driven pacing, and nonstop engagement, the system delivers maximum cardio in minimum space. And it keeps you challenged every time.
Still Not Sure?
Track it yourself. Do one class, check your Garmin, Apple Watch, Polar, Whoop — or Fitbit. Whatever you wear, you’ll see the same story: less mileage, more time in the zones.
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