Body Pump is know as, by Les Mills as a barbell workout for any to get lean, tone and fit. It uses different weights, generally moderate weights, which include lots of repetition and often burns up to 600 calories [1]
At Simply Gym we aim to offer a variety of different classes, all which are included in your gym membership at no extra cost, and you can come to as many classes as you wish in the week. Make sure to check us out at here. Our Simply Pump can bring you a variety of benefits including:
Full Body Workout
To begin with, Body Pump has always been a popular workout amongst gym members. The main factor that it is a full body workout and therefore allows the perfect workout. It also tones muscles that people didn’t think they had before. It helps to increase core strength and burn a large number of calories[2].
Introduces You To Weights
If you have never lifted weights before, this is a surrounding where you can learn the basic movements with weights and get guidance from instructors. This will allow you to become more understanding of the weights and how they can be affective used to provide results[3]. By completing in a class, you will be able to start at whatever weight you are comfortable with and have assistance if needed. Therefore reducing the possibility of injury if you were to do it alone [4].
Burns Lots of Calories and Fat
Finally, Body Pump often has the effect of the ‘rep effect’. This is where it completes a series of reps at a lighter weight. By doing this, it will increase the number of calories burnt and also fat. This is because you are working at much higher reps than usual[5].
Moreover, make sure to check out our timetables and when our next Simply Pump is at your local Simply Gym
References
[1] Les Mils, 2019. What is Body Pump. Retrieved from https://www.lesmills.com/uk/workouts/group-fitness/bodypump/#facType=modal&filterType=0&classes=bp
[2] GoodLifeHealthClubs, 2019. Why you should try body pump. Retrieved from https://www.goodlifehealthclubs.com.au/blog/why-you-should-try-bodypump/
[3] GoodLifeHealthClubs, 2019. Why you should try body pump. Retrieved from https://www.goodlifehealthclubs.com.au/blog/why-you-should-try-bodypump/
[4] GoodLifeHealthClubs, 2019. Why you should try body pump. Retrieved from https://www.goodlifehealthclubs.com.au/blog/why-you-should-try-bodypump/
[5] Hastings, B., 2014. Why bodypump drives amazing results. Retrieved from https://www.lesmills.com/uk/fit-planet/fitness/the-rep-effect/
