Confession - I love Body Pump :)

[Daisy_Girl]

So I have spent YEARS lifting heavy, adjusting my split, my exercises, etc ..... drop sets, negatives, forced reps, etc ...... YEARS. And hell yeah, it has worked. I have certainly gained muscle since my time as a cardio bunny.

But, *sigh*, I have grown tired of that. Not only that, I really stopped seeing results. I really went through a "fitness crisis". I hated working out, hated dieting, hated everything about fitness. I was done. I was totally ready to quit the gym - and just get fat - who gives a fuck?

But, I knew I couldn't do that. I am too vain and I want to be healthy. So I totally have re-vamped what I do at the gym. And what I do is SO not what people here do now .... in fact ....direct opposite. I have to come clean.........

I started taking Body Pump classes ... and LOVE them. I am addicted. Not only do I love them, but I am seing results again. I take a class 2-3 times a week. It is a full body workout - and it kicks my ass every time. I end up tired, sweaty and sore - all over.

Since it is full body, and we all know I don't lift weights for legs, I always lighten the weight and really work on going low and focused on form.

I know everyone here is very focused on lifting as heavy as possible ... but not me anymore. Yes, I still think that is what people need to do to build muscle and lose fat ..... but sometimes, change is good and NECESSARY!

So, there is my story. I hate lifting weights in the gym ..... machines, weights .... blech .... just give me my Body Pump and I am happy as a clam. Maybe this will change again, who knows..............

 

[Gymgurl]

i love it as well....I think for me my favorite is Kickboxing....but Bodypump is right up there! Glad your seeing results

 

[Sassy69]

There is a time, place and purpose for every type of training! Hey I was doing cardio dance classes for a month. Me! Ms. No Rhythm Show Me the Mosh Pit Former Member of the KISS Army Head. Also tried PL. Also got into "core strength training". I suspect I may follow your route in some form or another as I come out of my competition thingy. I don't want to do the off-season mega beef-up after that. But rather just stay lean & "figure model-ish".

 

[Daisy_Girl]

That is the basis of my workout routine now - kickboxing and body pump. Love them both.

I do kickboxing 2-3x a week, body pump 2-3 ...... and then add another 2 days of cardio, usually stepmill.

But then again, I am a certified cardio lover. I really enjoy it - esp since my gym has TVs on the equipment.

 

[Sassy69]

Kickboxing is way at the top of my list of things to get into. My current gym has a boxing ring, heavy bags & everything, but I would probably blow my back out again if I went that route right now. Another thing way high on the list is rock climbing -- there's a rock gym here that I"m looking for a free weekend to check out.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

But rather just stay lean & "figure model-ish".

That is basically my goal. I have no desire to have a 6 pack and compete. I love the competitor look - but have no desire to have that look on ME anymore.

Speaking of core strength, I am taking a core class today at 4:30 - and am looking to add it in 1x a week.

I love my Track Breaks (I teach at a year round school, my 'summer vaca' is broken up in chunks throughout the year) - I have been on break for a couple weeks and got to go to a bunch of classes.

And gotcha on the Ms. No-Rhythm ...... that is me to a T! I was so born without the rhythm gene.

 

[Sassy69]

Can I tell you what really burns my toast about those cardio dance classes?? There are some BIIIIIG MAMASSSSSSSS in there and they can move like they are dancing on petite little ballet feet.

And then there's me. (LMAO ... white girls can't dance...)

 

[Daisy_Girl]

If you don't know what Body Pump is, here is a link:

http://www.bodypump.com/bts-programs/bodypump/whatis.htm

Sassy - I know it! My gym has a great Dance class -you learn all kinds of cool clubbing style moves ....and I see some SERIOUSLY large out of shape people and I am like "there is no way they can do this and look good" - and then, I watch them and I am 110% WRONG. They look a million times better than I would!

 

[Sassy69]

Oh get this .. TONITE, 7 pm, there is a CARDIO STRIPTEASE class at my gym. LMAO! I'm opting for Back Nite, but I can watch. This should be interesting. I wonder how many guys are going to be dropping weights on their toes tonite???

 

[Daisy_Girl]

OMG, I would LOVE to take cardio striptease! Hubby would like it too....