I've taught Bodypump for 5 years - AMA!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've done pump 3X a week for a decade. I have lean muscles, but there is still a layer of fat. I should eat better, but what else can I do to get the fat off?

Can't outrun or outlift a fork. Accept that life is for enjoying too!

[Anonymous]

I've been attending bodypump classes for nearly 2 years, but feel like I've plateaued with my weight selection. Any tips for adding more weight?

Specifically for me, I haven't been able to add more weight for the biceps track.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've been attending bodypump classes for nearly 2 years, but feel like I've plateaued with my weight selection. Any tips for adding more weight?

Specifically for me, I haven't been able to add more weight for the biceps track.

No op. What’s the limit?

I ask because I’ve had a lingering elbow injury that’s triggered by bicep curls sometimes so I usually stay low if necessary.

[Anonymous]

Total tangent: I have only been to one Bodypump class years ago while in graduate school. Hot guy that I knew happened to be in the class so I had to use the all the weights and not modify because I couldn’t look like a whimp. Eeek! I couldn’t walk for a week without pain. I wanted to cry anytime I had to climb stairs or sit. The worst DOMs I have ever had in my life. He was cute tho!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Total tangent: I have only been to one Bodypump class years ago while in graduate school. Hot guy that I knew happened to be in the class so I had to use the all the weights and not modify because I couldn’t look like a whimp. Eeek! I couldn’t walk for a week without pain. I wanted to cry anytime I had to climb stairs or sit. The worst DOMs I have ever had in my life. He was cute tho!

Dan

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been attending bodypump classes for nearly 2 years, but feel like I've plateaued with my weight selection. Any tips for adding more weight?

Specifically for me, I haven't been able to add more weight for the biceps track.

No op. What’s the limit?

I ask because I’ve had a lingering elbow injury that’s triggered by bicep curls sometimes so I usually stay low if necessary.

I usually stick with 11 lbs on the bar. I've tried to do 15.4 lbs, but my arms tire really quickly. I guess with all the reps, it's better to stick with a weight that is manageable.

[Anonymous]

I am coming back to this because I’m new to body pump and have tried a few classes

I don’t like back racking. Ever. Is it OK to just use one weight in a front hold in front of the chest.

So much equipment set up and take down. Is it necessary to have the step? I guess it helps to get deeper on chest press but when we did lunges with it, I choose not to.
I guess I’m wondering how much you can modify before the instructor gets annoyed and it’s not being done with fidelity?

[Anonymous]

What post do you work on? LOL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What kind of training dd instructors have to have? I know so many women that ended up in PT after taking Bodypump and other classes at Golds. The teachers are not good about teaching proper form and especially neck/shoulder protection.

They have a weekend-long (2 days) of all-day training, plus always received Les Mills updates and info. Instructors (and myself) constantly remind people to watch their form, and am happy to help people before and after class. That said, there are always some people that just aren't good a mirroring what other people do with their form, and making sure theirs matches an instructor. Those people are better suited for personal training I think - group classes just aren't their jam. I don't know anyone who's ended up needing PT for bodypump!

Two days of training!?

The people getting hurt/getting PT are the ones who aren’t showing back up in your class!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What kind of training dd instructors have to have? I know so many women that ended up in PT after taking Bodypump and other classes at Golds. The teachers are not good about teaching proper form and especially neck/shoulder protection.

They have a weekend-long (2 days) of all-day training, plus always received Les Mills updates and info. Instructors (and myself) constantly remind people to watch their form, and am happy to help people before and after class. That said, there are always some people that just aren't good a mirroring what other people do with their form, and making sure theirs matches an instructor. Those people are better suited for personal training I think - group classes just aren't their jam. I don't know anyone who's ended up needing PT for bodypump!

Two days of training!?

The people getting hurt/getting PT are the ones who aren’t showing back up in your class!

Nice, any SAHM who took a weekend course could be your instructor. The lack of real barriers to entry into the fitness industry is quite appalling, given the potential risks to the clients. This goes for personal trainers too. Most of them can’t tell their knee from their a** but as long as they are “personable” and look good themselves they always manage to find clients.

[Anonymous]

I’m intimidated with the body pump class at my gym. I haven’t taken it yet but observed a couple of classes. I’m clumsy. Do all of the classes have so many changes in weights and equipment? The people in class lie down, get back up, I see them switching out weights all the time.

[Anonymous]

I love bodypump and body combat. miss it - now I am doing more peloton weight classes. What other exercise do you do?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m intimidated with the body pump class at my gym. I haven’t taken it yet but observed a couple of classes. I’m clumsy. Do all of the classes have so many changes in weights and equipment? The people in class lie down, get back up, I see them switching out weights all the time.

I am the PP who is new to it. I get it but also it’s not as hard as it looks. And you don’t have to switch out so much. It’s perfectly OK to just keep the 5lb plates on there and they also have dumbbells as another option. I’m not sure I will go much heavier. I like the low weight high rep and I can also lift heavy in the gym if I wanted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love bodypump and body combat. miss it - now I am doing more peloton weight classes. What other exercise do you do?

What’s body combat like? I also box for real so it seems like a shadow boxing class.

[Anonymous]

What is BodyPump? I’ve never heard of it. Why should I be interested? How is it better than yoga, running, and free weights?