If you’ve perused MINT’s schedule recently, you might have noticed a new class offering: Slow Burn Sculpt. This full-body workout combines endurance and strength training with deliberate, measured movements emphasizing control, balance, and muscle building. Exercises are performed slower to allow for precise, deep muscle engagement and a focus on correct form. 

According to instructor Tali Israeli, Slow Burn Sculpt “blends the time-tested principles of traditional strength training with the grace and precision of barre and pilates-inspired exercises. It focuses on building often overlooked and weaker muscles, improving stability, precision, and control of your body, building core strength, and improving the mind-body connection – while still providing a full body workout.” 

The class is suitable for all levels, and modifications are offered and encouraged as needed. Tali gives demos on each exercise and guides to ensure the right muscles are being activated. Most moves use bodyweight to engage the core, glutes, shoulders, and chest, though sliders, light dumbbells, and a pilates ball are also frequently used. Expect lots of plank variations, too! 

With a focus on tempo training, the class will challenge your body with slow, controlled movements and targeted muscle activation, resulting in a challenging but lower-impact workout. If you enjoy the intensity of a Power Playground or Flex class and the intentionality of a Pilates or barre class, give Slow Burn Sculpt a try. 

Slow Burn Sculpt is offered on Thursdays and Fridays at 5pm. Sign up today!