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Have never done an exercise class in my life: Body Combat, Studio Cycling or Body Pump for a 40yr old with a dodgy knee?

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Olympicnmix · 01/08/2012 21:21

Prompted by being very nearly outrun by my toddler who is a bolter...

These are the 3 classes available - Body Combat (which is non contact), Studio Cycling or Body Pump - @ the Leisure Centre on a Saturday when I don't have the children in tow.

So which, if any, would suit a 40 yr who used to be sporty but is now seriously unfit having done no exercise for years due to a slightly dodgy knee (dislocated it a long while ago which rules out my preferred exercise, running). I was a competent swimmer but I don't enjoy it.

Any help much appreciated!

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PatTheHammer · 01/08/2012 21:26

Combat is fun but it will hurt your knee as lots of springing about. However, you can take all 3 at your own pace.

Personally I love Pump, been doing it just over a year and absolutely love the class. The music is far better than the high speed crapola from combat. You can decide how much weight to add on your bar, how much effort you feel like. Just remember that the level of reps is HIGH, much higher than you would do on your owm in the gym, so start light Smile

studio cycling will depend on your instructor, we had an ace one and I loved it. When she left the guy that took over made it really boring and the class really dragged so I jacked it in. Would be ok for your knees though as far as I'm aware.