Same type of exercise or mix it up?

julesloveland
julesloveland Posts: 93 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi

Typically I have been doing a mix of Bodypump and HIIT. I prefer BodyPump and have always preferred weights based exercise. Do you think if I only do Bodypump and no other major forms of exercise that I will hinder my weightloss? Should I mix it up a bit so I'm always doing something a bit different?

Thanks!

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  • maidengirl_
    maidengirl_ Posts: 283 Member
    edited June 2016
    Mix it up if it becomes to easy so you won't plateau. You body will naturally become resistant to weight loss if you don't occasionally change it up. You can always go back to your preferred method after maybe a month rest :) Best of luck.
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    Doing just Bodypump is not going to hinder your weightloss - eating in a calorie deficit is what determines your weight loss.

    If you like Bodypump, then do that. You're more likely to stick to it because you like it too.
  • julesloveland
    julesloveland Posts: 93 Member
    samanthaluangphixay wrote: »
    Doing just Bodypump is not going to hinder your weightloss - eating in a calorie deficit is what determines your weight loss.

    If you like Bodypump, then do that. You're more likely to stick to it because you like it too.

    Thanks. I'm eating a 500 cal deficit a day at the moment.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    It's not going to hinder you weight loss because weight loss is more about the calories you're eating, not what exercise you're doing or not doing. I pretty much cycle and lift...have been doing that going on four years...did that when I lost my weight and have been doing it for over three years in maintenance...I control my weight with the calories I eat and let my fitness goals dictate the exercise I do.
  • julesloveland
    julesloveland Posts: 93 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    It's not going to hinder you weight loss because weight loss is more about the calories you're eating, not what exercise you're doing or not doing. I pretty much cycle and lift...have been doing that going on four years...did that when I lost my weight and have been doing it for over three years in maintenance...I control my weight with the calories I eat and let my fitness goals dictate the exercise I do.

    My main fitness goal is to reduce body fat, so I guess just keep going?
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    @julesloveland - as Dory says "Just keep swimming" or in your case, "Just keep Bodypumping" haha
  • CincyNeid
    CincyNeid Posts: 1,249 Member
    Mix it up. Not only with type of workout but style of workout. Cardio and Strength.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I did the same weight training program for four years straight once with great success of bulk and cutting. Calorie intake determines what your body will do ultimately.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    julesloveland wrote: »
    Do you think if I only do Bodypump and no other major forms of exercise that I will hinder my weightloss?

    No, but from a fitness perspective, it's good to include some form of cardiovascular exercise a few times a week.. especially running and sports or agility training, if you are able to do those things. :+1:
  • pdxhak
    pdxhak Posts: 383 Member
    I mix it up. I change my routine every 4-6 weeks. However do whatever keeps you motivated :)
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