anyone here know much about body pump?

dup32

I joined the Y a few weeks ago and have been currently doing the class..
I am not wanting to build a bunch of muscles but simply get strong and toned...
Is it bad if I continue to go 4 times per week... becuase of the summer schedule I am getting a rest day after 3 classes. Now I am not lifting much at all... between 1 to 7 lbs. I have only a few times been fatigued enough to have to drop my weights on the bar or had to take a longer rest period. with this class there are lots of reps between sets.. I'm told about 800!
I am in loosing weight mode with 16 to go... also getting cardio in, approx 2-3 times...
Any help or suggestions.
i do not want to hurt myself and I understand I need time for muscles to heal between classes... but is it different if I am not lifting heavy?
Help??

TheNewo

I love body pump!!! Unless you have any injuries you should be fine --go check it out!

But you shouldn't worry yourself over "building a bunch of muscles" :flowerforyou:

mikegohl

I did body pump for about 6 months. Very good workout. High reps and low weight. Burns like crazy.

Jen0414

Body pump is AWESOME!! I was told by the instructor to always have a rest day between it since there are so many reps.

missashley884

the way you put on muscle is by lifting heavy, so that you can build up new muscle. continuously lifting the same weight wont cause you to bulk. i do love body pump! usually burn about 400 calories and am sore after!

wendangi

GREAT WORKOUT!!! Dont worry about bulking up, the reps you do are way to high to bulk you. look around at others in the class, if you want to look like them you can make your goal to match their weights. Its a great fat burning exercise. I'd only do it 2 or 3 times a week though, more that that is a bit much. Do more cardio on those other days

HeidiMightyRawr

I only do it once a week because of my other commitments to lifting heavy at the gym 4x a week.

However, I wouldn't see it as a problem, mainly because it's only lighter weights. To me it's more cardio / endurance lifting rather than specific strength training. Plus it gives a great calorie burn

If you are finding yourself very fatigued though, to the point where you are just aching non stop, I would advise either a week off altogether, or to cut back to 2-3 times a week.

Flamenquero

My wife does it and really likes it.

xeyemon

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/pauline5.htm This will help. Body Pump will tone and it will appear that you have built muscle but your just removing the fat most likely. Remember being buff is also healthier because it take more calories to move muscle than the equivalent in fat.

MinkyMoo13

I did body pump for the first time on Saturday and LOVED it!! I am looking to go 2-3 times a week depeningon my shift rota would be Mon, Thur, Sat although most weeks i'll onl be able to go thurs, sat!

dup32

Thank you everyone for sharing your info with me. From what I gathered i will be ok keeping my same schedule as long as I am not hurting. If I want to build more muscle I need to lift heavier and rest in between.
So far I am loving the class, I am actaully surprised by my ability to even lift! I have a noticed definition in mu shoulders and slightly in my upper arms, It is addicting to see the changes
It's sure been a long road loosing this weight but I can see the end and am ready to move onto maintenance.
If you have anymore to share about body pump I will gladly read...
Thanks Again

Lula16

right now im doing les mills PUMP from beachbody and I love it! I do it 3X week and do HIIT cardio on days in between. I just finished 60 days into it and I love the results. I cant wait to see final results after 90 days! My body is shrinking. good luck!