Les Mills BODYPUMP®

• Wear comfortable workout clothing which allows ease of movement for exercises such as squats, overhead pressing and lunging.
• We recommend cross-trainer gym shoes over running shoes, because they’ll give you better foot support for the types of movement which you’ll be doing in BODYPUMP®
• Drink bottle. • Sweat Towel – You’ll need it!

BODYPUMP® is designed to transform your body by developing strength and endurance in major muscle groups and, in doing so, burn calories and tone your body. This is where THE REP EFFECT™ comes in – commanding 70-100 repetitions per body part, equaling about 800 movements in an average workout so that you can become lean, strong and unstoppable! We use specific music tracks to motivate you and push through the class with maximum effect. The usual duration of each class is 55 minutes.

1. BODYPUMP® begins with a warm-up to get your body moving and slowly starting to work out your muscles, using light weights only.

2. Your instructor will then guide you through the main part of the workout, focusing on each of the major muscle groups, sculpting your legs, chest, back, shoulders, and abdominals. We’ve got all the important muscles covered, and we guarantee you’ll be feeling the burn by the time you’re on to the cool down.

3. Finally, down tempo music will accompany you while you cool down. Stretch your muscles to finish the workout and help reduce muscle soreness and assist your recovery.

Your muscles might feel a little sore after your first BODYPUMP® class, but keep at it. It’ll get easier! After your first few classes we recommend you do BODYPUMP® just three times per week. Remember, your body needs recovery time between workouts, so rest for at least one day between classes. Complement BODYPUMP® with two to three cardio classes per week, and you’ll reshape and tone your body in no time.

Because you determine the level of weights you are using, Les Mills BODYPUMP® is suitable for all fitness levels. Men and women, seniors and newcomers can do the class together as everyone can work at their own level. Eventually as you get stronger, you’ll begin to increase your weight to ensure that your muscles are continually challenged.

Good posture is important for all exercise, so focus on getting your technique right from the beginning. Look after your joints by always keeping knees slightly bent – not locked – and perform the movements smoothly. Get a taste of BODYPUMP® and learn the Moves for more advice. Don’t overdo it with the weights, remember that BODYPUMP® uses THE REP EFFECT™ which teaches high reps with low weights to tone and strengthen. Start gradually, and then increase your weights after six weeks.