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Talk to me about Bodypump please

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CecilydeMarco · 22/01/2023 11:24

Has anyone had good results with bodypump? I have recently added a few BP sessions to my exercise regime. I quite enjoy it, but my PT hates it and tells me it’s a waste of time and a recipe for injuries. Am I wasting my time with these classes?
I know obviously BP is better than eating cakes on the sofa….

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idril · 22/01/2023 11:31

I love bodypump but I lot of people don't agree with the low weight, high rep philosophy. I am a runner and I definitely gained strength from bodypump even though it's not supposed to be good for runners so it's far from a waste of time.

If you are looking for maximum strength gains then you'd probably be better sticking to low reps, high weights but the thing is that I hate normal strength training and I really enjoy bodypump. So I keep at bodypump because it's working even though it's probably not the best thing I could do.

The important thing in terms of injury is to watch your form. Presumabily if your PT is doing strength work with you, you are aware of correct form and as long as you keep to this during bodypump, I don't see why it's a recipe for injury.