Can we make a Les Mills on demand thread?

Oh my god, I actually cried during Body Combat today, what is wrong with me?! It was the last big track just before the core track, and I was just so exhausted but also on a kind of high, and I was thinking back to when I was really ill a couple of years ago and the treatment left me unable to even walk around the block without being shattered, and as the track finished I just started crying my eyes out! I sound like some kind of crazy woman.

This is why I am much better doing this shit at home, imagine if I was with other actual people?! Right that's it, no more crying during Les Mills! 😂

If you're feeling at bit more spendy, you can get Adidas and Reebok tubes also. They look a bit more sturdy on the handle attachement.

Thank you! I have the flat ones without handles, I am so glad you warned me not to try them as I like having a nose!!!

I will look at those you linked, I didn't want to buy something and get the wrong thing. But didn't want to pay the official prices!

I use some unbranded resistance tubes for cxworx. They were on offer for £9 at the time, currently closer to £16 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08D9B52FW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&tag=mumsnetforu03-21 . Lots of similar items if you search.

You definitely need the handles for cxworx, I tried doing it a flat ribbon shaped band, I nearly twanged my nose off when it slipped off my shoe!

Could anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the official resistance band for cx please?

@KnightsofColumbusThatHurt, that's exactly how I feel . I can't quite put my finger on what makes them so good either. I am always on a high afterwards. The variety is terrific I think.

I have started LMOD and I am obsessed! I used to do Combat, Pump and Balance years ago at the gym, and remember really enjoying them like no other exercise, but over the last few years I have totally lost my way with fitness and its so long since I worked up a real sweat with anything. I tried Joe Wicks but just found it so boring and uninspiring (although I know some people love it) and did do some yoga with adrienne but it was never a real workout.

Since getting Les Mills though I have been doing loads - still absolutely love the three I used to do, and tried Attack the other day which was solid but also brilliant. I can't put my finger on what is so great about them, the instructors are so motivating and the music is great. I am thinking of getting a resistance band (the Les Mills one isnt quite as expensive as I was expecting!) to do some of the conditioning stuff, I might try a Grit soon as well if I get up the courage!

Body Pump 111 is definitely my fave so far, love the music (am constantly singing 'walk me home in the deeeeaaaadddd of night'!) Also finding Body Balance a fairly good workout given its quite chilled!

Am really excited to get fit, I hope I can keep it up!

I think the next ones will be the United launches? I’m sure when they put them up for the day, they said we’d get them on demand before the end of the year, so hopefully they’ll start dropping in the next couple of weeks. I’ve loved the latest combat and pumps but yeah, would love a new one.

Thanks @kittykarate , that makes sense date wise.

Morning! I signed up yesterday for the 14 day trial, I've been doing Beachbody and Jillian Michaels for years and fancied a change. Did a combat/yoga combo yesterday and LOVED it! The hour flew past.

Thinking of doing one of the strength/combat combos later.

I'm sure the old hands on the Facebook forum were saying that gyms get exclusive use of a new release for 3 or 4 months before it shows up on LMOD.

I have the Les Mills app on my phone, when will Body Pump 114 appear on the app and has it been taught in gyms for last 3 months? I'm quite bored of 113 and 112 was pre-lock down.

I've ordered a step! Any recommendations for classes using it - body step or some of the grits - any favourites?. I've got dumbells I use instead of weight plates.

Lol I love Attack at home but I just think I'm there and get proper involved. some of the moves are so silly that I give it my all as no one is watching lol.

@scullie there definitely appear to be two distinct type of gym goers - cardio freaks or weights monsters. I definitely prefer cardio, I love the buzz! Oh, there are also the serene, graceful yoga types - they always seem so “together” and grown up. I’m aiming for that when I’m in my 60s and my knees have given up from all the cardio. At the moment I just suffer through the odd balance cos I know it’s good for me and keeps my hand in til I “grow up.”😆

@nbee84 Totally! I can badass fight random people by myself in my kitchen gym but I just can’t imagine doing attack alone, it needs a group atmosphere to get the energy up. It will be the one that draws me back to gym in once we see how winter pans out I think.

@gingerscot Attack is the one that is much better in the gym - more space, more energy and lots of fun. And I love those purple people eaters too 😆

Ha ha @gingerscot I could have written your post in reverse. My fave pump releases are 96, 99, and 100. I don't have favourite combat because it's horrible but it burns loads of calories so I suck it up

I definitely have fave releases. Combat 61, 66, 67, 77 and 83 are my go tos. Usually ones that have the best music or burn the most calories. All pump is equally as horrible (but with great results so I suck it up.).

I have done attack since in the gym so not so clued up on the release numbers but the purple people one is pretty epic!

Yes, same here about forgetting!

I am still dithering about whether to get some more kit for winter, was thinking of studio barbells or weight plates (got dumbells up to 5kg but nothing else), but last night was looking at steps....choices choices

@msmartini I definitely have my fave released I'm trying to save them to the 'my list' section as I can never remember. I particularly want to try and find my favourite attack releases as those really vary for me!

I'm just now getting into Bodystep Athletic. I am way too uncoordinated for a full 55 Bodystep I get angry at myself lol

Do people think there are some releases that are better than others, and if so could we make a list? Or is it down to individual preference do we think?

I did the 55 min combat 80 today, with them on the lake and mountains. So so good!

I did the live United combat release, managed it twice before it was taken down. I think maybe I don’t like it as much as 83, but I can’t be sure because I did love Rach’s energy, which made it fab.

I did Grit cardio this morning, I’m making a pledge to do it twice a week until
it gets easier. It DOES get easier....
Right????

Anyone done the latest live Combat from the weekends live event? I think its the latest release was all new to me which I found exciting! Gotta love Rach's energy!

I did combat and pump back at my gym on Saturday morning. Shorter classes with 15 minute gap to clean up, segmented areas in changing rooms enforced by having only certain lockers in use, antibac everywhere, must bring own towels and mats, and "stand here" dots in the studios.

It was so good to be back in class as there's that peer pressure of pushing yourself to get through and not take the lighter option or pausing that little bit longer between tracks for water.