Which gym classes you recommend

[ShastaBeast]

I have a sore lower back & pelvis post kids (had surgery and loads of physio before anyone suggests seeing GP or physio) but can run and hope to be back to close to 5km again when it’s spring/summer (asthma in the cold air). I do weights and cardio in the gym twice a week but have the go ahead to try some classes.

Any idea what all the classes actually are, which are less impact, although I can do moderate impact hence the running. I’m not crazy fit although aiming to improve fitness and muscle strength, especially upper body and torso. Aiming for fit and strong rather than fat loss, that’s just a bonus.

Any gym classes that fit the bill? I’ve had body combat suggested so far by the only class is weekday morning and I work 9-5ish most days. Box fit is on offer but I don’t know what that involves and I’m very antisocial and struggle with left and right.

Just be careful with body pump and don't overload your bar... I used too heavy weights and did my back in and now can't do pump, combat or attack

Bosu! It’s a funny half-ball thing. Low impact and less high intensity than boxercise, circuits etc but covers an interesting range of moves and exercises and I figure the instability from the ball MUST be improving muscle strength/balance.

I love attack but I reckon it will be too high impact for your back. Bosu and TRX both might be good though if you have them.

I'd recommend Pump as well. Do it with REALLY light weights till you get a bit stronger & used to the movements.

Maybe pay for a couple of personal training sessions in the gym in the free weights area, with the agenda that your PT will give you an introduction to proper squatting and lifting technique, and then take it carefully.

I'm lucky at my gym (a big commercial chain) - there are a couple of instructors who really do coach for form. But you have to listen & take notice of their specific corrections and general coaching tips, rather than ignore or get offended if someone tells you you're doing something wrongly or less efficiently.

The only thing about Pump is that you're going quite fast - so sometimes bad technique creeps in. I see people squatting really badly - curved backs, weight in the toes, etc. So don't be afraid to take it at your own pace, take breaks etc.

And keep the weights low.