Body Pump - Scared!

hmparkin23
hmparkin23 Posts: 91 Member
edited November 19 in Fitness and Exercise
So, I'm back to Body Pump tonight, something like 7 years after I last did it - I'm scared! What can I expect as a relative beginner? Am I gonna die? :-S Eep.

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  • JustMe2691
    JustMe2691 Posts: 111 Member
    If you did it before, you can do it again. Just know that you are starting from scratch and give yourself time to get back to where you were before. Push yourself enough that you are sore, but not actually hurting. Be realistic with your starting weights and just get into that mindset where you are getting back your mojo.
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    No not at all. Especially because you've done it before, so you already know what it's going to be like. You'll be fine. Its not bad at all.
  • dammitjanet0161
    dammitjanet0161 Posts: 319 Member
    True story: I once went back to body pump after several months off and went straight back in with weights only slightly less than what I had been doing before. During the class I felt ok and was quite pleased with myself for keeping up. Next day, not so pleased with myself - my thighs were still sore a WEEK later. Lesson learned. Just don't do what I did and you'll be fine :)

  • krismurphydc
    krismurphydc Posts: 24 Member
    You will be fine. For my first class I used my warm up weight for the entire class (I didn't add heavier weights when instructed). I actually did this my first few classes and then started adding weight very slowly. You are going to feel so good when the class is over. I'm excited for you!
  • pz_steeler
    pz_steeler Posts: 6 Member
    Just done my first session today, was pretty awesome even though I was slightly out of sync with rest of class for most of the time, time to do some 'step in time' routines at home me thinks to get ready for next week :blush:
  • hmparkin23
    hmparkin23 Posts: 91 Member
    Thanks everyone - just needed some reassurance! What sort of weight should I go for?
  • angelas9
    angelas9 Posts: 5 Member
    I have just started going to body pump again too after many years away. Got to say I really love it
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,267 Member
    I would start relatively light on warm up weight and see how it feels. Just remember you will more than likely be sore, so start slow. no reason to injure anything. HAVE FUN!!!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    You'll be fine- just modify as you need and don't go crazy- err on the side of caution. Learning before adding significant resistance will serve you in the long term.
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