BODY PUMP

jmhunter84
jmhunter84 Posts: 206 Member
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Been hearing lately about this new craze fitness regimen called BODY PUMP. Is anyone familiar with this? I know they offer this with my Y membership and just wanted to know what I was getting myself into. I don't want to bulk up as I hear it involves almost and hour of weight lifting, but I do want to be lean and toned. Anybody??? Your advice and opinions are appreciated. :happy:

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  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    I love BodyPump and aim to go 2-3 times a week. It's an all over body workout to music using a bar. I would def give it a go...start off light to get your technique right and go from there.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    I just don't understand why people think lifting weights will ever bulk you up. It's not going to happen, especially on a cardio deficit...and without male levels of testosterone...

    Body pump is a great class. I do not consider it weight lifting though, it's more like cardio with light weights since you do a ton of reps over and over and therefore have to reduce your weight. Anyway, I think it is a lot of fun and can burn lots of calories.
  • Aprillsmith
    Aprillsmith Posts: 81
    I initially felt the exact way you do. I was completely hesitant about starting the class for fear of bulking up but now, I do body pump and I love it. Its a light weight lifting class which focuses on using lighter weight with more repetitions vice heavier weights with shorter repetitions. I go to classes st 24 hr fitness and I love them. So much so I was going every day which I just learned YOU SHOULD NOT DO. It incorporates a barbell as well as hand weights to work, well, the entire body. I am going for long lean toned muscles and I think this class will help achieve just that.
  • beckystephens
    beckystephens Posts: 117 Member
    Great class. You wont bulk up. Go to it.
  • Mirror_Image
    Mirror_Image Posts: 32
    I bloody love it. Feel awesome after and no extra bulk from it.
  • anniewilk1
    anniewilk1 Posts: 1
    I take body pump 3 times a week, and would recommend it to any and everyone! You'll be amazed how much stronger you get after just a few weeks. You'll be sore after the first class, so make yourself go to a few before you decide whether or not you like it!
  • PoochPottery
    PoochPottery Posts: 205
    I have been doing body pump for 10 + years!!! It is amazing and they have new programs coming out all the time! So worth it! That is how I got lean!
  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    How in shape should you be to try it? I go to the Y and I see they offer it, but it's listed as an intermediate class, and so I've been hesitant to try it since I've only been working out for about 3 weeks.
  • Maggie_Pie1
    Maggie_Pie1 Posts: 322 Member
    I do it three times a week. It's a great way to get some resistance training in. It tones you up - but you won't bulk up, I promise. I love it.
  • PoochPottery
    PoochPottery Posts: 205
    How in shape should you be to try it? I go to the Y and I see they offer it, but it's listed as an intermediate class, and so I've been hesitant to try it since I've only been working out for about 3 weeks.

    You can go and just lift the bar and work your way up! If the instructor is any good they will help you modify! I highly recommend!!
  • Maggie_Pie1
    Maggie_Pie1 Posts: 322 Member
    How in shape should you be to try it? I go to the Y and I see they offer it, but it's listed as an intermediate class, and so I've been hesitant to try it since I've only been working out for about 3 weeks.

    the class I take has people of all fitness levels. We have some guys in it that look to be fairly strong/fit, we have some overweight, some really super skinny, all kinds. I wouldn't stress about being 'in shape' before you go. For your first class, I would stick to light weights so you get a feel for how hard/easy it will be, and then you can always add more weight to the exercises you thought were too easy the next time you go until you reach a happy medium of challenging yourself without killing yourself.
  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    How in shape should you be to try it? I go to the Y and I see they offer it, but it's listed as an intermediate class, and so I've been hesitant to try it since I've only been working out for about 3 weeks.

    You can go and just lift the bar and work your way up! If the instructor is any good they will help you modify! I highly recommend!!

    awesome!! Thanks much
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    How in shape should you be to try it? I go to the Y and I see they offer it, but it's listed as an intermediate class, and so I've been hesitant to try it since I've only been working out for about 3 weeks.

    You can go and just lift the bar and work your way up! If the instructor is any good they will help you modify! I highly recommend!!

    awesome!! Thanks much

    Yep, as an instructor I think it's weird that the Y has it listed as intermediate, you can definitely do it as a beginner. Show up a few minutes early and snag the instrutor to ask for tips. They should then help you set up a bar and go over some proper positioning before each track. Our bars are only 2.5 pounds, I usually have noobs put 2.5 pound weights on each end for starters and let their bodies do the talking the next day. You should be sore the next day if you're not used to it, just keep moving to warm things back up again. You shouldn't do this class twice in one day or even two days in a row, every other is recommended. If you have any specific needs or injuries let the instrutor know so that they can provide modifications.
  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    thanks so much for the great advice. I know that I love my zumba class, so another class to add to my repitoire (sp) would be awesome!
  • JenGranzow
    JenGranzow Posts: 116 Member
    I've heard great things about it, too, and also understand that they are developing an at-home DVD version. Allabtm, have you heard anything about that?
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    I've heard great things about it, too, and also understand that they are developing an at-home DVD version. Allabtm, have you heard anything about that?
    Yes, it's being released through BeachBody. I can't remember when the official release date is though.
  • hello77kitty
    hello77kitty Posts: 260 Member
    I've been curious about this class at my 24hr. I want to start doing some weight training, but I don't really know how to start. This sounds like a good idea :)
  • jmhunter84
    jmhunter84 Posts: 206 Member
    Aww you guys are awesome. The BODY PUMP is going to be released by Beachbody on 12/22. I am going to cbeck th'mout the classes at the.Y first. Thanks for the advice
  • jhsimpson
    jhsimpson Posts: 5 Member
    Take a peek here: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzI3MTg3MzEy.html

    This is the vid that Les Mills send the local instructors to learn the 'release'. This is release #80 which s/b the 1Q 2012 release!
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