HalfHourPower

I am in love with HHP! It’s the best workout I’ve ever done and definitely in the shortest amount of time. I am busy with work and kids and this workout not only keeps me in shape but also keeps me sane. Howard is also one of the best trainers out there. He’s dedicated, authentic and never cheesy. He has created an amazing workout that never gets old. You won’t be disappointed if you try it!

This is a review for the HalfHourPower in DTC. It was kind of fun the first few times, but also awkward with the band around your waist all the time. Other things that did not work for me: 1. They want you to sign up for a monthly contract with the idea that you’ll come a certain amount of times per week, but they seem to only change the workouts weekly, so if you come on Monday, you get pretty much the same workout on Wednesday. I didn’t like that kind of muscle fatigue, and it didn’t make me want to come many times a week like I did with Orange Theory. The value just isn’t there 2. I didn’t like that it’s not conducive to popping-​in if you find time in your day, and the online sign-​up didn’t always work. 3. Matt is a good trainer, but when other people started teaching they did not offer near the level of coaching that he did so it was not consistent. 4. More on the contract: there is a time pressure to signing up for a membership in order to get the monthly deal right away. It’s not really that much of a deal, and if you decide it’s not for you (like I did), then you’re stuck in a contract with only an expensive buy-​out option. Hope that helps if you’re trying to weigh the pros and cons of joining!

They weren’t kidding. 30 minutes is all it took. Very rigorous and concise session. I’ve only done the free trial sessions so far. But I’m convinced this works and is the perfect for getting in and getting out quickly while maximizing my active time.

Review update since last posting
I have been a member of HHP for over a year now and I have to admit, I really look forward to these workouts. I’m shocked, I know!
If you, like me, have a «squirrel» type of attention span and need constant stimulation and variety, this is the workout for you. The routine changes every week and yes, it is on the high intensity side of group classes. You will sweat, probably enough to warrant the quick baby wipe down before heading back to work if you can’t take a shower.
There is a beginner learning phase, so be prepared and don’t give up if you feel awkward in the first few classes. I believe that is why they offer the free intro week, so you can go several times before deciding if it’s right for you. Some coordination is required but not necessary as you go at your own pace if that’s what you need to do. No one is going to make fun of you (in person) j/​k.
30 minutes of cardio and resistance training is really key here. You will burn a lot of calories, you will see results. I believe I lost 1% body fat without dieting the first month or so I started. Since then, I’ve lowered my body fat by 6% — sweet! I go 2 or 3 times per week and it really feels great, I have more energy and my endurance is has improved considerably.
I have recently been going to the DTC location and it’s just as great there as well. Whichever location you choose, you’ll definitely get your workout on!

I’m glad to see that there are lots of students at halfhourpower who are really enjoying it. What I stated in my review was that it just wasn’t for me. I don’t begrudge halfhourpower anything, and I stated in my review that it was my personal experience — what I saw and heard and my own response to it. (i.e. «coaching style is not for me, personally.»)

Howard, in your voice message (today) you inquire about why I waited a month to post my review. It’s because I noticed the «deal» being distributed again and I actually felt it to be important to describe my experience so that others could consider it. That is the beauty of Unilocal — you’ll see the spectrum of positive to negative and let others relate to or absorb what they choose. Yes, I was disappointed. I see you have many, many more clients who respond well to your style and embrace it. And that is great.
I purposely did not return the call from your studio yesterday and I was surprised that you would call my home today. I would appreciate it if you would not call me. I really don’t have anything else to say.

I have been going to HHP for almost a year. I love it!
Never have I experienced such a workout. Full body benefits from strength to endurance. Within the first 3 months I decreased my mile run 1 minute per mile and new record time running the Manitou Incline. The style of the workouts allow your body to constantly react with very little plateauing. The classes are small enough to have a feeling of being personally trained and large enough to have a little competition along with the support of the staff and other patrons. The owner and trainer, Howard, has been doing this type of workout and instructing for years. He is the original innovator of a 30 minute workout. What better way to fit in great workouts to your weekly routine that give you results. I have recommended Half Hour Power to friends and colleagues. They are now addicted!
…How could I forget, HHP has available Free Parking in Cherry Creek.

I’ve been coming to Howard and HalfHourPower regularly for several years, and he and the class are excellent. We’re working hard on a variety of exercises for 30 minutes each session, and I’m thoroughly challenged every time and feel great for the rest of the day. It’s a small group class, so of course I don’t expect a lot of personal attention, but Howard watches all participants carefully and will work with you on any move to make sure you’re doing it right. With Howard I learned to do core and full-​body workouts efficiently in a brief time. This is a great program, and I will continue to be a customer.

I run a lot because it is simple, fast, and a great workout. I like Howard’s classes because they are simple, fast, and a great workout. They also have helped with my flexibility.
At my first class, I was the only guy. (There are a maximum of eight participants per class.) Howard was nice, but quiet. After the class, I asked him to provide more direction regarding my form, etc. Today was my fifth class and, in the course of 30 minutes, he probably spent 3 – 5 minutes providing direct feedback and helping me improve and get a better workout.

I’ve been to the class three times now and really like it. I love that a get a good all over body workout in only half an hour. I think Howard does a great job giving feedback on my form and keeping us motivated to push harder. The only thing I think the class is missing is more ab work, but it’s not hard to go home and add 5 minutes of crunches. Over the years I have tried a lot of different workouts and this is one of my favorites.

So, they have a free class for you to try and I decided to utilize it. 30 min workout? Close to home? Time saver! Heck yea, I want to give it a try.
Well now I know. The workout itself is interesting using different resistance bands and something I’ve never tried before. I walked in for class and was hardly/​not at all greeted by the instructor and not really introduced to the new workout style very well. I would say that instruction was subpar. I was told to follow the person next to me often, critiqued in my moves quite often and not told anything about what I was doing right. It seemed no matter what I did, I still wasn’t doing it right and was not given much encouragement. Btw, I don’t think the moves are rocket science either.
Let me preface this part by saying I did go to bootcamp this weekend, which was WAYY harder than this class, and I was still recovering from that. I was not ready to give it my all this morning but ready to try. The instructor actually came up to me and said «you’re obviously struggling, so just stick with the [lowest resistance] bands.» Thanks for the encouragement, dude! (Sarcasm)
I’d say I was pretty annoyed with his instruction style, repeating the same commands over and over again. He didn’t really say anything positive to anyone.
If you like encouragement, motivation, or positivity during your workouts, this is NOT the place to go. Honestly I didn’t like the customer service provided (or lack thereof) from this first time drop in. No thank you for coming in and trying it out, no acknowledgement whatsoever.