PUMP BODY PUMP
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HAC BODY PUMP INSTRUCTORS Back row: Clarke, Karyn, Susan, Mary, and Bridget;
Front row: Carla, Amy K., Jade, Rita, Jessica B., Stephanie, Greta, Milinda, and Julia
Not pictured: Tina, Helena, Amy T., and Jessica K.
GROUP FITNESS
HIGHLIGHT:
Les Mills BodyPump ®
RESISTANCE TRAINING
“Shoulders
down and back,
chest lifted, abs
braced, heels
under hips,
music please.”
If you take
BodyPump ® ,
these cues are
familiar. If you
don’t, now is
the time to
start!
by Susan Storm &
Lisa Maguire
What is BodyPump®? It’s a fun, energizing,
results-driven cardio and resistance
training workout like no other. No wonder
BodyPump®, Les Mills International’s flagship
program, has been around for a quarter of
a century and was the first to be released
outside of New Zealand where Les Mills’s
programs originate.
Movements set to ten motivating music
tracks safely and scientifically work the
major muscle groups to provide muscle
tone, muscle definition, and functional
strength, all while you increase lean muscle
mass. By the end of an average class, you
will have performed over 130 squats and
85 bicep curls, just to mention two of the
muscle groups worked. As a bonus, you’ll
burn between 500-700 calories! Using
relatively light weights and performing high
repetitions is the keystone of BodyPump®;
it’s what Les Mills calls the “rep effect.” The
focus is on correct form and proper weight
selection for each participant.
The company was founded by the son
of four-time New Zealand track and field
Olympian, Les Mills Sr. After opening his
own fitness clubs in New Zealand, his son
saw the need for high-energy group fitness
classes to motivate and train his members.
Forty years later, Les Mill’s programs are
in 100 countries, 19,500 clubs, with over
130,000 instructors worldwide. Les Mills is
on the cutting edge of fitness, incorporating
current exercise physiology theories to
make a difference in your fitness level. Much
of their scientific testing happens locally at
Penn State University, where they partner
with the exercise physiology department.
If you haven’t tried BodyPump®, come
join us. There are currently 19 classes a
week on our Group Fitness Schedule,
and especially great for those new
to “Pump,” we’re having Technique
Training classes on January 13 th and
January 21 st . Learn how to get fit safely
and effectively while having a good time.
BODY PUMP BODY PUMP
enhance magazine | JANUARY 2018
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