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New Les Mills thread.

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Pebbledashery · 13/03/2021 14:29

Here we go. X

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rosettesforjill · 25/04/2021 21:08

God I just love Bodypump! So glad I rediscovered it after so many years. Did 101 this evening and I'm now walking around flexing my muscles like the world's puniest bodybuilder

Got DH to feel my abs and he seems unimpressed (in the nicest possible way!) 🤣

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Pebbledashery · 24/04/2021 14:12

Hi gang hope you're all well.. Haven't done a 55 minute body combat for ages.. Did body combat 63 just now and literally soaked 😂
My friends dad is a long distance runner and said to put a black bin liner around your waist under your clothes and the sweat is something else... Well.. He was right 😂

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wishywashywoowoo70 · 24/04/2021 13:05

@nbee84

I think you'll find that step to be very short Sad Not really long enough to lie on for the chest track in pump and not enough length to do the moves properly in step. The dkn studio aerobics step is in stock on Amazon. Bit more expensive, but that's the sort of length you want. The Reebok step is in stock too and if you click on it there is a blue/white colour option which is cheaper than the black/red, though still dearer than the one you've ordered.
It's 81cm long so it will be long enough for me. It has 3 height levels too
wishywashywoowoo70 · 24/04/2021 13:05

@kittykarate

I think that step is very short - it's only 60cm long.

Mine is about this length www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08882BV6V/?tag=mumsnetforu03-21 and still is on the short side.

mirafit.co.uk/mirafit-premium-exercise-stepper.html gets decent reviews.

The one I ordered is 81cm There are 2 sizes.
MozzchopsThirty · 24/04/2021 10:06

Oh my am in a world of pain after BC 62 yesterday
Feels like I used to after combat years ago

NowYouListenToMeFella · 24/04/2021 09:36

Survived body pump 113. I did the 52 min one. Will give something else a try today.

nbee84 · 23/04/2021 17:16

The mirafit one would be perfect and it's a good price. We used that type at one of the gyms I used to go to.

kittykarate · 23/04/2021 15:37

I think that step is very short - it's only 60cm long.

Mine is about this length www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08882BV6V/?tag=mumsnetforu03-21 and still is on the short side.

mirafit.co.uk/mirafit-premium-exercise-stepper.html gets decent reviews.

nbee84 · 23/04/2021 15:28

I think you'll find that step to be very short Sad Not really long enough to lie on for the chest track in pump and not enough length to do the moves properly in step.
The dkn studio aerobics step is in stock on Amazon. Bit more expensive, but that's the sort of length you want. The Reebok step is in stock too and if you click on it there is a blue/white colour option which is cheaper than the black/red, though still dearer than the one you've ordered.

wishywashywoowoo70 · 23/04/2021 14:54

I only ordered it last night so I can't tell you if it's any good yet. Grin

wishywashywoowoo70 · 23/04/2021 14:54

JLL Aerobic Exercise Stepper With Either 2 or 3 Adjustable Step Levels - Great For Home Gym, Cardio, Yoga. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5TK1C2/ref=cmswwrcppapiglttfabc2GC8ZS4J55HSR7Y5XRW1??encoding=UTF8&psc=1

NowYouListenToMeFella · 23/04/2021 13:23

Will give that a go. If I have to roll myself off the bed in the morning I'll blame you Wink

Looking forward to getting going. Home workouts during lockdown have been very sporadic. Gyms not open here yet. I like that there is such variety.

rosettesforjill · 23/04/2021 13:12

@NowYouListenToMeFella

Have just signed up. Going to give body pump a go this evening. Any recommendations?
I love 113!
NowYouListenToMeFella · 23/04/2021 13:08

Have just signed up. Going to give body pump a go this evening. Any recommendations?

MozzchopsThirty · 23/04/2021 12:00

BC 62 is epic only 30 mins great workout

NowYouListenToMeFella · 23/04/2021 11:12

Thanks kittykarate and wishywashywoowoo70. Very helpful information. Would you mind posting the link for the step. Although I don't mind lying on the floor.

wishywashywoowoo70 · 23/04/2021 10:48

@NowYouListenToMeFella

Hi All. Sorry for butting it. Considering signing up so read the thread. It's like a different language.

After a bit of advice please. What sort of equipment is essential? I have a body pump barbell set, some dumbbells, short resistance bands and one long one. Would I need anything else?

I use weighted gloves for combat. Not essential but they give a better arm work out. I also feel tough with them on. If you're ordering a step check the length I've just been looking and a standard one seems to be 78cm which is a little short for lying on for pump. I'm only 5'2 and found my old step a little bit short. Found one on Amazon now. A padded mat if your knees don't like the floor much. (Mine don't) I also find normal trainers a bit cumbersome for classes so wear my flimsy sketchers
kittykarate · 23/04/2021 09:30

@NowYouListenToMeFella, you've got a load of good stuff there!

Sounds like you have everything you need for :-

Body Attack (old school aerobics)
Body Combat (boxercise)
Barre (ballet style - can be done barefoot, only needs light weight plates for some exercises.)
Body Balance (yoga / pilates)
Sh'bam - dance!
Grit (known here as Grot! Hiit training - there are strength and cardio based variations on the torture)

You're mostly there for Body Pump. They use a step as a weights bench on the chest tracks - you can work around this (even just lie on the floor) but it's a better workout with something acting as a bench. And if you get a step for this, you can also use it for Body Step.

You're also mostly there for Core/Cxworx (recently renamed )-. This needs a long exercise band, preferably with handles.

The only thing that would need a big purchase are the spin bike based classes such as the The Trip, RPM.

rosettesforjill · 23/04/2021 08:23

No worries. I think the only thing you couldn't do at the moment would be BodyStep and the chest track and some of the tricep tracks on BodyPump where you need it as a bench. I reckon you could improvise everything else using a stair or sturdy coffee table or something.

NowYouListenToMeFella · 23/04/2021 07:58

Thanks for that rosettesforjill

MozzchopsThirty · 22/04/2021 22:11

@nbee84 thank you for that, I'll give it a try next week

rosettesforjill · 22/04/2021 22:00

@NowYouListenToMeFella

Hi All. Sorry for butting it. Considering signing up so read the thread. It's like a different language.

After a bit of advice please. What sort of equipment is essential? I have a body pump barbell set, some dumbbells, short resistance bands and one long one. Would I need anything else?

If you get a step then you'll have everything you need for all the workouts except the bike ones! Smile
NowYouListenToMeFella · 22/04/2021 19:45

Hi All. Sorry for butting it. Considering signing up so read the thread. It's like a different language.

After a bit of advice please. What sort of equipment is essential? I have a body pump barbell set, some dumbbells, short resistance bands and one long one. Would I need anything else?

nbee84 · 22/04/2021 19:28

@MozzchopsThirty - back track of release 89 has no overhead work with the bar, just a few squat presses with a weight.

MozzchopsThirty · 22/04/2021 18:57

I did 110, and although I love marlon it was pretty dull without glen

Back to the drawing board on pump Confused