Body Pump

I have been doing Body Pump whenever and wherever I can for 4 years. I have taken classes in 4 countries on 3 continents, and whenever I move to a new place, it's the first thing I look for when finding a new gym. It is simply one of my favourite classes at the gym, and I never tire of it. Body Pump is a weights class, which in itself is a funny thing to be. Traditionally, group exercise classes are for the girls and weights are for the boys in my experience, but Body Pump, like Body Combat, another class in the franchise, is one which has managed to unite the sexes and seems to have universal appeal. Classes are an hour long (though an "express" 45 ...  Read the complete review

Body Pump is an exercise class where individuals use free weights to music, working on specific muscle groups in order to tone, build muscle and improve strength and stamina. I first tried Body Pump five years ago, but gave it up when I moved to a new area, and have recently started attending regular classes again at The Third Space gym in Soho. I’ve only been going for about two months, but I feel stronger, have more energy and my improved muscle definition is clearly visible. Some questions you may feel like asking: How do I start? When you first attend a Body Pump class, the instructor will help you to select your weights. ...  Read the complete review

I hadn't heard of Bodypump until around six months ago but having read its praising reviews, I decided to give it a go and see what all the fuss was about! WHAT IS BODYPUMP? Basically, a Bodypump class consists of a short warm-up, followed by working of all the major muscle groups via a series of weight bearing exercises such as squats, presses, lifts and curls. Each muscle group is exercised for about 5 minutes before over-load is achieved. Barbells and adjustable weights are utilised for this purpose but because any size weights can be used – Bodypump is suitable for all. FOCUS The main focus of the class is on correct ...  Read the complete review

I do this class at my gym every now and then. It's a tough going one hour class aimed at building muscle strength, as well as toning and shaping what muscle you actually have. Using free weights, you do various lifts for the duration of a music track. (This depends on the instructor) The tracks are upbeat, and help to drive you through the particular excercise you are doing. I've noticed that the exercises are generally timed to the beat of the song too. It's not a brilliant class for beginners, or those lacking in co-ordination, as keeping time with the instructor is important to ensure you get the most benefit. Then again, a good instructor will ...  Read the complete review

Body Pump is an excellent fitness class for people at all levels of fitness - and when I say this I mean it. It is suitable for the wobbly, jelly-like beginner (like I was) and for the ultra-fit, big muscled lad in the corner (like the guy I was watching in my last class). First of all, it is an excellent class for getting fit. It combines some basic aerobic moves (all of which are done at 3 different levels so you choose the level that suits you best) with organised, routine weight lifting. Now, if you have only ever dabbled with bums & tums classes, then weight-lifting may sound scary. But it's not. It is important to get a good technique and ...  Read the complete review