Over on thatsfit.com, there was an article about a fitness class called, BODYPUMP. Looking at their site, it seems kinda neat.
They’ve combined an aerobic exercise class with some of the best weight training lifts. The BODYPUMP fitness program seems to almost have the same high intensity weight lifting routines that one would find in a crossfit workout of the day. However, these classes are obviously geared to an audience that isn’t going to be cleaning 155lbs. Still, sqauts, clean and presses, bench presses – including these fundamental weight lifts in an aerobic class is a brilliant idea – hopefully it catches on a bit.
However, I’m sure that the added strength element to an otherwise strictly aerobic class would no doubt intimidate folks or give them the idea that they would be bulking up by adding strength training to their workouts (myth).
Interesting, none the less. They just need to get someone like Billy Blanks on the bench and the program would be solid gold ;)
Check out the BODYPUMP program here.
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