LES MILLS

Haven't done the DVDs, but have taken the classes at the gym - Body Attack and Body Pump. Great classes! If the DVDs are aligned with the same routines/music as the classes, then I say go for it.

I take a Body Pump class at the YMCA and love it. A friend of mine is currently doing the Combat dvd series.

I am currently in my third week of Les Mills Combat. I am loving it. It is fantastic,

I have graduated Pump and I'm on day 38 into Combat now..
For cardio, Combat is the shizz!!! (And, I've done Insanity) Combat is just pure FUN to do..
I'm currently working on a Pump/Combat hybrid calendar I'm going to use after I finish Combat..
If I didn't love Les Mills programs, I sure wouldn't be thinking of doing that..

I am about to start the Combat DVD tonight so I will let you know. I got it because to me, it looks more fun and the music gets me pumped more in these than standard workout dvds. I don't know your starting what but for me, I am sure it will be hard as heck as I am def a plus size gal but I am determined!

I only wish our YMCA did Les Mills classes!!! I live in Canada and the only club that can do the classes is Goodlife and my local one has no child care and I am new to the area I am in thus have no sitter! So for now, I get to use the at home one and hope for the best!

Alright I ordererd the COMBAT! Looks like fun!!!

Where is the like button?

Here's a review http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2013/jan/10/miserables-review

Surely you need lots of equipment for Pump not just the DVD?

I heart Les Mills! Enjoy Combat

For pump you need a bar and some weights, not much else. As you get stronger you can buy more weights to put on the bar. To start with you need 2 of each of 2,5,10 pounds I think. If you buy the DVD set in the USA I think you get the weights set with it.

Can't get any of the Les Mills DVDs in the UK :-(

I'm sure beach body will send them to the uk, before I started at he gym I enquired if they would send them to nz and they said they would.

Can't get any of the Les Mills DVDs in the UK :-(

I'm sure beach body will send them to the uk, before I started at he gym I enquired if they would send them to nz and they said they would.

That's mad that you have to get them shipped to NZ! Les Mills is a former Kiwi Olympian!

I wasn't looking at getting the les mills DVDs, they weren't out 2 years ago, but thought about getting turbo fire and/or Chalean extreme. I'm glad I didn't though and joined the gym instead.

However if you haven't got a gym nearby beach body have some very good workout programs.

We have Les Mills classes at my gym.

I'm sure they are good. But I don't go because Im a horrible person who hates group fitness

There are Les Mills classes in the studio next door to our CrossFit gym. It looks cute when they play with those funny little barbells and their 1/4 depth squats.

Oh you're one of those guys..

go to a BODYPUMP class...and then come back and tell us how easy it was for you to do with the proper amount of weight and correct form.

There are Les Mills classes in the studio next door to our CrossFit gym. It looks cute when they play with those funny little barbells and their 1/4 depth squats.

Oh you're one of those guys..

go to a BODYPUMP class...and then come back and tell us how easy it was for you to do with the proper amount of weight and correct form.

One of those guys that wants the people to MPF to get in great shape and to hear about all available options to get there? Yeah, I guess I am.

Honestly, your comment doesn't make any sense. Would I walk into Body Pump with a barbell with rubber plates on it? No, why would I? I will admit that my comment was dig on Body Pump and not very constructive. Good for anyone willing to do something to bring positive change. But here are some facts about Body Pump which can be extrapolated to other similar fitness classes. These are not designed to get you into great shape. They are designed to keep you from getting out of shape and to keep you entertained. If you are a couch potato, you will make gains but they will plateau quickly. If you are weak, you will become less weak but not particularly strong. These classes are designed specifically for gyms because they are an efficient use of the resources of space, equipment and labor. Also, they are designed for limited liability because the weights are really light and the movements are easy. Showing someone how to do a proper depth squat with a barbell takes a well trained and attentive instructor and an athlete willing to listen and learn. That is right, Body Pump is designed for building the wealth of the investors, and any fitness gained from the people taking the classes are secondary to the actual goal. The truth is that Body Pump lacks sufficient weight, range of motion and intensity to stimulate adaptation to a moderate to high level of fitness.

I do think that you could use Body Pump as part of a well rounded fitness program that included a few days/week of heavy lifting and some other higher intensity workouts such as sprints but alone, it just isn't going to get you very far.

I am currently doing Combat and love it....but I mix it up with my other activities (soccer, running, yoga)