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Can we make a Les Mills on demand thread?

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Upsidedownrightnow · 05/06/2020 14:54

I'm just wondering if others are using Les Mills on demand and if we could maybe check in with each other to discuss what we are doing and what our goals are etc?

I am trying to loose 1 stone and doing 5:2 but i eat too much on my non-fasting days so I don't really loose any weight, so I'm adding exercise in the hope of shifting some weight Smile

So far I have done bodycombat 3 times this week for about half an hour each and some weights and flexibility training, but I think from next week I will be adding in bodypump

Is anyone else using this? I am really enjoying it so far Smile

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EasterIssland · 08/03/2021 10:49

I had vaccine on the weekends so I've left arm pain, no body combat for me for a few days... will give a try to step in an hour or so... hopefully I'll be able to do it!

rosettesforjill · 08/03/2021 10:29

Back in the office this week so an early start - I'm doing stronger challenge and did the first Ben Main trainer series. It's been the first one I have been a bit disappointed with as it didn't feel challenging - has anyone else tried it? I did the full versions of everything but it was just a bit... something and nothing.

kittykarate · 07/03/2021 16:52

Anyone tried barre? What's it like?

Its not high cardio (unless you can do the jumps) but it does feel like hard work maintaining the posture and Control. Kind of feels like cxworkz for your butt.

kittykarate · 07/03/2021 16:48

Recovery is still slow from my hip flexor injury. Been feeling pretty good pottering round the house, but went for a walk in the park and after 10 minute I had to sit down as it was hurting too much. Feeling it today.

ForSaleChesterDraws · 07/03/2021 14:27

Has anybody bought any of the copy Les Mills Smart Bars on eBay? They are always out of stock or on pre-order on the LM website.

Are they reliable? Ones like this? www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20kg-Smart-Barbell-Weights-Body-Pump-Set-like-les-mills/265063808269?hash=item3db708bd0d:g:mTQAAOSwW15fZ7V6

sociallydistained · 06/03/2021 20:47

They also have BP upper body which is a bit longer.

Peachypips78 · 06/03/2021 14:01

Didn't know there was a body pump arms. That will be useful to me while my hip is healing.

Anyone tried barre? What's it like?

sociallydistained · 05/03/2021 22:12

RPM 86 for me today and BP Arms.

EasterIssland · 04/03/2021 20:27

Did step today! Remembered why I loved it ! But also why I hated it (back pain cuz of the impact so took it slow)

sociallydistained · 04/03/2021 20:17

@TabbyStar

I got a second hand Reebok one from EBay for £45.
Nice. I will keep a look out I think.
TabbyStar · 04/03/2021 13:29

I got a second hand Reebok one from EBay for £45.

sociallydistained · 04/03/2021 12:19

I’ve done the nano pump and Grit now. Really “enjoyed” the grit. Pump was good too, I’m feeling it in my shoulders. Like a previous poster said, the music isn’t as great as other pump releases but it’s fun for what it is.

Will try the nano Core at the weekend!

PS. My step is small and not very long but I manage lol. I had a longer step for years but it finally snapped and when I replaced it I didn’t even look at the length. Mines a basic cheap one from Amazon but it’s definitely a lot shorter but not so bad that I feel I need to desperately replace it... I’d like to get a Reebok one at some point though!

rosettesforjill · 04/03/2021 12:04

@HGC2

Had anyone found a reasonably priced step that is long enough for lying on in pump?
The Amazon Basics one is long enough for me although I am only 5'3". I could ideally do with a couple more risers for it but it's ok for now.
HGC2 · 04/03/2021 11:57

Had anyone found a reasonably priced step that is long enough for lying on in pump?

TabbyStar · 04/03/2021 10:57

There's optional jumping in step. I like it because you get a good/better cardio workout just from going up and down rather than lots of high impact (particularly pertinent as I seemed to have, erm, pelvic floor issues with attack yesterday!)

Peachypips78 · 04/03/2021 10:48

Might try step then off the back of this! Is there jumping? 

I'd like to know that too @ilovetomatoes

ilovetomatoes · 03/03/2021 21:04

How quickly did you start see results with bobypump and how many sessions per week? I got my bar today! Exciting!

HermioneWeasley · 03/03/2021 11:14

Did 10 mins of grit nano to warm up and then bodypump 111 this morning

Pebbledashery · 03/03/2021 10:08

I did step 101 today because I had pizza for my tea last night and needed to sweat it out :) - step makes me want to cry when I don't feel co-ordinated enough to keep up with cha cha cha or hopping etc ! it's still a very good workout though.
Back to combat tomorrow!

EasterIssland · 03/03/2021 08:27

I bought a step yesterday and will take it easy so I don’t injure the back. Thanks all!

sociallydistained · 03/03/2021 08:27

I’ve cried in Step before 😂 mostly because I’m so un-coordinated the stress got to me. After trying it a few times I mostly get it now.

I did the Nano release of Grit last night and I felt my whole bottom half the moment I woke up this morning 😂

TabbyStar · 02/03/2021 20:23

Step you can do all low impact. Yeah the party track or whatever they call it had me sitting on my step crying once, but I seem to be able to cha cha cha now! The lunges, squats, arm raises combos nearly beat me initially to!

I can't do Sh'bam though.

Pebbledashery · 02/03/2021 15:42

Ah I can't wait for mine to be delivered!

rosettesforjill · 02/03/2021 14:40

Just used my barbell for my first Bodypump in about 12 years...

My god. I am going to feel that tomorrow

Pebbledashery · 02/03/2021 13:57

Yeah, I wouldn't do it more than once or twice a week! I do attack twice, combat twice and will do 1 step and 1 pump, then have Sundays to rest!