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Weight lifting and body pump

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nbee84 · 11/06/2017 21:16

You often hear people that lift weights dissing body pump classes, telling them that they ought to try real lifting. I just wondered why?

I enjoy body pump but wouldn't tell someone that lifts weights that they ought to be doing body pump instead.

For me it's several aspects - I enjoy training with 10 -15 other people - I love the music, it keeps me motivated and upbeat - the instructor is fun, informative and keeps an eye on our technique - it has made a big difference to my muscle tone.

I have had a couple of sessions with the trainers at the gym in the weights section - but working out alone, rightly or wrongly I'm not hugely comfortable exercising in a mainly male dominated area, not that I've ever had any comments or looks or anything.And I just don't come away from a session with that 'feel good factor' that I get from the pump classes.

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Mide7 · 11/06/2017 21:29

I guess it comes down to your goals. Body pump is more cardio based ( I think) so if you're looking to improve muscle size, strength or body composition it's not as helpful as a purpose built lifting program.

If you enjoy body pump and it fits your goals carry on.

KatharinaRosalie · 11/06/2017 21:29

They're snobs. I see the 'real' weight lifters who have been talked into trying a bodypump class. Usually they load up the bar, expecting to do their handful of reps and are struggling like hell when they figure out we're doing a few hundred reps instead.

KoalaDownUnder · 11/06/2017 21:26

I'm exactly the same as you.

I don't want to work out in the weights area. I feel uncomfortable and conspicuous, I can't summon the motivation, and I hate the thing of waiting around for equipment to be free.

Whilst I concede that lifting higher weights for fewer reps is more effective, it's also true that the best exercise is the one you'll enjoy and stick to.

As for 'real lifting' snobs who say BP does nothing - they're just wrong, and I consider myself living proof. If you do Pump consistently (I like 3x per week) with good technique and the highest weight you can handle, it changes your body amazingly.

Crack on, I say!

BrexitSucks · 11/06/2017 21:25

I imagine "real" weight lifting doesn't involve dance music, and does involve heavier weights. So, body pump is "girlie" and "real" weights are Macho.

Does that sound right?

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