Can we make a Les Mills on demand thread?

Yes, I agree @TabbyStar, Attack isn't too complicated. I find it hard to motivate myself to do it at home, though. Whereas Combat is such fun - I punch politicians and feel like a ninja warrior (am 54, and have never ever been ninja-like). I like the longer ones as you get some strength and core work too. And it is a bit less intense cardio-wise but I still find it satisfying. I've done step a few times - usually in the wrong direction .

@ilkleymoorbartat, try a hybrid class? Combat usually comes first, then Attack or Grit, then Core. So Combat is like the warm up, then an intense bit of burpee-ing or whatever but only short, then core (and then balance but i often skip that). I did some of them before doing the full Grit or Attack and it helped. And the variety is great. Sometimes, I just sub in something I can do - I'm not keen on tuck jumps when legs are tired say so I do jumping jacks instead.

BodyPump good for all over toning. Maybe also barre and CX for specific areas.

I find BodyAttack I picked up pretty quickly, moves are relatively straightforward once you've done it a couple of times. Can't say the same for Sh'bam! Combat I don't think I'm getting the subtlety of some of the moves and I don't find it a great workout, I like the kicking but not the punching! Step I once sat on the step and cried, but I seem to have got the hang of that better now.

At 52 though I have good cardio fitness, I can't always change directions quickly enough to keep up, BA is simpler for this I think.

Thank you! I'll keep going with it.

They're so hard @MsMartini ! I was put off some of the others because they needed equipment, of which I don't have any. I'll go back and take another look though

What is a good toning one pls? eg no cardio

Grit and BA are really hard!. I build up to them with Combat and then hybrid (so only 12 mins or whatever). And do CoreCX so your core is strong which helps with all the others but doesn't involve leaping around.

It’s definitely worth persisting. The first time you do any release it can feel a bit “off” while you get used to the choreography for that video, but the next time it’s much easier to follow along because it’s not as new.

I just signed up to the free trial having done JM 30 Day shred before and running intermittently. I've only done one body attack and one grit cardio. I found it SO SO hard.

In part because I couldn't keep up with all the different moves and change in pace, but also just because I was knackered! Did everyone feel like this to begin with? Wondering if it's worth persisting?!

Did Bodycombat #82 yesterday. I’d forgotten how intense these workouts are!!! Long run today but will get back on to LMOD tomorrow

Can I join? Rediscovered pump middle of last year - realised it had been 20 years since I did it (anyone remember “it’s raining men” squats? That’s how long). Been using the LMOD app since the start of the year. 114 is my favourite that’s on there but I also liked 115 in class so I’m hoping they add that soon.

Pump is the only exercise I don’t hate.

I'm a morning exerciser too. I did BP114 30mins this morning as short on time but still glad I got something in.

Sh'bam for me this morning. There were a lot of hanging around doing step-touch while I tried to work out what the hell they were doing.

I'm a morning exerciser, I get up at 7am, shuffle downstairs to feed the cats. Have my breakfast and then start my workout sometime between 7:30 and 8 (depending on how annoying Nicky Campbell is being on the radio). If I don't do it before I start work it never happens on an evening as I often get bogged down into my work and suddenly find it's after 6pm and I just can't be bothered.

Also key for me actually doing a workout is having it in my diary! My phone pings at 7:30 and it tells me what I have planned (BC/BA etc) and then it's up to me whether I pick a full length or a shorter one.

Tabby Maybe you could try putting it in your diary for 12,and make it your time to take a break?

I'd like to do it first thing so it was a regular routine, but am too creaky

I used to be a morning exerciser, and actually I can still run early, but the Les Mills stuff my body just seems to say no early now! I sometimes try late morning or late afternoon, but it's not any sort of a habit, which is where I want to get to.

@TabbyStar, I know! My favourite time is early evening. I'd like to do it first thing so it was a regular routine, but am too creaky, and also find it breaks the lockdown day up. It is just me and dh here now though, and we eat late. So I can do my class, have a bath, have dinner . Sometimes, I combine with other exercise earlier in the day.

First thing in the morning (which isn’t super early now i’m WFH - so between 7&8) otherwise I find too many other things to do and too many excuses not to bother. Though DD likes the Born to Move class on there so she has got me joining in with her on a couple of those in the evening.

I've been a bit half-hearted, I can't work out a good time to exercise, it would be better early but as I've got older I don't really want to jump out of bed and do it as I'm worried about injury, I need to move around a bit first, but then I want to eat and then I don't want to exercise, then when the day's started there's so much stuff that can push it out of the way (work, DD, my DM) and we tend to eat tea early-ish. I try to dress in exercise clothes, which does help a bit to motivate me as at least don't have to change, but I'd rather have a routine.

When do other people fit it in?

Ooo joining in! Used to love LM in the gym but have been a lazy shit for the past few years and between that and lockdown, desperate times! So doing a class on LMOD each weekday morning. Really enjoying it though BB this morning showed how not bendy I am. BC tomorrow, pump again Friday and then a rest!

Hello! Just downloaded LMOD so glad I found you guys! Used to do a lot of LM classes years ago when I went to the gym and loved it so looking forward to picking it up again!

I found this link in trying to find out the release number of my favourite Sh'Bam class. It gives a 10 second preview of each track. https://youtube.com/channel/UCyIaTLeqTpiPLoQj48CaJgA
Also been enjoying The Trip and waiting for my weight plates to arrive so I can get back into Pump.

Just completed a Saturday morning Barre class which always works me way harder than I remember it's not just a little pretend ballet class funnily enough!

BC 84 is good fun - it's a lot softer on the knees than 83 and the ab track is really good. The two new presenters are a nice change too, though I miss Marlon!

Yah, BP 114 finally released on the app, enjoyed it but found chest and triceps more challenging than normal. Glad to have a new release.

Yes. I don't feel such a doughnut when I realise that I'm on the wrong leg!

@oneglassandpuzzled, me too. Warriors all the way .

Convenient absence of mirrors or other people really helps with that one!