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For those looking to get toned without the intimidation that can come from setting foot into a weight room full of very serious, very intimidating bodybuilders, BodyPump classes offer a fun way to work every part of the body in a supportive, fun group setting.
Getting Toned All Over
Some classes focus exclusively on cardio exercise, or relaxation, or specific body parts. These can be great for people who have lagging body parts and only need to work one thing, but about everyone else who needs an even all-over workout? This is where BodyPump excels. Its hour-long classes comprehensively work every single muscle group, including the legs, chest, back, triceps, biceps, shoulders, and abdominals.
Because stretching is just as important as lifting weights, the program includes a warm-up session as well as a cooling off and stretching period at the end of the class. Each section of the workout has its own soundtrack and uses traditional weightlifting methods like dumbbells, barbells and even an aerobic step for the more intense leg workouts and aerobic exercise.
Constant Change
Instructors are provided with an all-new soundtrack and routine every three months, meaning you'll never get bored with a BodyPump class. Additionally, the so-called "muscle confusion" which results from changing your routine will help your muscles grow and tone consistently over time with a far lesser risk of the dreaded "plateau" that can occur when muscles adapt and are much harder to tone.
Express Lane
BodyPump is traditionally an hour-long class, but gyms in London and all the way to Japan have adopted a new "BodyPump Express" format that is just half an hour, meaning you can fit the exercise in over your lunch break or on a busy weekend. Like its longer counterpart, BodyPump Express changes its mix every three months and keeps you on your toes with a series of rotating exercise routines.
Because of its constant change, fun soundtrack, and "express" options, BodyPump is a solid choice for those who have never set foot in a weight room before, as well as those who simply don't have the time to devote hours upon hours to their training routine.
