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By *inky Bunny OP Man
over a year ago

Cardiff

Anyone else do this?

I signed up 2 years ago as an experiment mainly because the local gym possesses NO BARBELLS - whereas in Bodypump there are LOADS.

You can't go super heavy as you perform around 100 reps non-stop for 5 mins to high tempo music then immediately change to the next exercise!!

It is NOT for the faint-hearted but, if you put your back into it, you get results.

PLUS : PLENTY OF TOTTY IN LYCRA

You can also choose really light weights too if you just want to fanny around.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How did you get the TM trademark to appear as subscript?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone else do this?

I signed up 2 years ago as an experiment mainly because the local gym possesses NO BARBELLS - whereas in Bodypump there are LOADS.

You can't go super heavy as you perform around 100 reps non-stop for 5 mins to high tempo music then immediately change to the next exercise!!

It is NOT for the faint-hearted but, if you put your back into it, you get results.

PLUS : PLENTY OF TOTTY IN LYCRA

You can also choose really light weights too if you just want to fanny around.

What is bodypump?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

S is a Pump instructor, she's done it for the last 5 years. We love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's all about personal choice but if I spent half an hour in a gym I'd go mental!!!

Having worked in the industry many moons ago I soon got out as the monotony - along with the sheer number of vain "look at me" type arseholes made me want to jump out the window!

Nothing against those that choose to go - but I much prefer horizontal jogging to treadmills.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Luckily the gym's where S works are full of normal people who come to have a hard work out and lots of fun. No flash prima donnas at all.

It makes the class a lot more fun when two of our swinging friends come to all her classes and spend all class flirting with us and trying to ogle up S's very short shorts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Luckily the gym's where S works are full of normal people who come to have a hard work out and lots of fun. No flash prima donnas at all.

It makes the class a lot more fun when two of our swinging friends come to all her classes and spend all class flirting with us and trying to ogle up S's very short shorts.

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I can see that being fun!

I just know plenty of folk who go more to boost their own egos than their heart rate and fitness!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Luckily the gym's where S works are full of normal people who come to have a hard work out and lots of fun. No flash prima donnas at all.

It makes the class a lot more fun when two of our swinging friends come to all her classes and spend all class flirting with us and trying to ogle up S's very short shorts.

I can see that being fun!

I just know plenty of folk who go more to boost their own egos than their heart rate and fitness! "

Very true but thankfully S doesn't work on the gym floor, everything she does is class based.

It's quit inspiring really watching real people changing their body shape and loving it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

PLUS : PLENTY OF TOTTY IN LYCRA

Reminds me of an exchange from Bottom:

Richie: None of us are getting any younger Eddie, I go there once a week to firm up

Eddie: What, you stand at the back of a room full of young ladies jiggling their bottoms about and 'firm up'?

Richie: Yeah

Eddie: I bet you do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We go to Bodypump (And are lucky enough to have the aforementioned "S" as our instructor)

The key to its success we feel, is the open door attitude to anyone who wants to try. You don't need to be an experienced gym bunny as you set your own difficulty then work with the class. No airs and graces, no competition, just fun..lots of it

We love Pump (And Bodycombat and Bodyattack) and would recommend all of them to everyone who fancies a fitness workout that's not the usual meat head or leotard queen environment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All these things seem a bit gimmicky to me. They seem to advertise themselves like they've discovered the magic secret of exercise that the experts have apparently been looking for all these years.

It's ultimately got to be about whatever motivates you though, if you need someone at the front of a room telling you what to do for an hour then it might work for you.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"It's all about personal choice but if I spent half an hour in a gym I'd go mental!!!

Having worked in the industry many moons ago I soon got out as the monotony - along with the sheer number of vain "look at me" type arseholes made me want to jump out the window!

Nothing against those that choose to go - but I much prefer horizontal jogging to treadmills. "

That's why I do zumba. I found the gym mind bogglingly boring.

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over a year ago

"All these things seem a bit gimmicky to me. They seem to advertise themselves like they've discovered the magic secret of exercise that the experts have apparently been looking for all these years.

It's ultimately got to be about whatever motivates you though, if you need someone at the front of a room telling you what to do for an hour then it might work for you."

There's nothing gimmicky about it to be honest it's just one of an eclectic mix of workouts that works for some and not for others.

S teaches Zumba too and lots of fitness professionals look down their nose at that saying its easy and not a real workout. If it gets people off the sofa and exercising who cares.

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By *r and mrs sanddancerCouple
over a year ago

BOLDON COLLIERY

think we will see a lot more of this as so few do a job that requires physical effort now,

If there were more jobs that did not require sitting on their arses all day we would be in better shape

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There's nothing gimmicky about it to be honest it's just one of an eclectic mix of workouts that works for some and not for others.

S teaches Zumba too and lots of fitness professionals look down their nose at that saying its easy and not a real workout. If it gets people off the sofa and exercising who cares. "

Like I said, I agree that if it motivates people it's a good thing. It's like weight watchers, it's a crap system but it's a lot better than nothing in many cases.

I don't agree that there's nothing gimmicky about it, it's called "bodypump" for starters...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How did you get the TM trademark to appear as subscript?"

I thought that too but no answer yet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"think we will see a lot more of this as so few do a job that requires physical effort now,

If there were more jobs that did not require sitting on their arses all day we would be in better shape

But you could walk to work and back if it was possible. I have been doing that and lost over a stone

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By *ncutgemMan
over a year ago

Bath ish

Ive got a pussy pump is that the same thing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have just started to go to pole exercise class as need to tone up the bingo wings and am loving it I think classes work better for me than the gym because it is more social x

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"think we will see a lot more of this as so few do a job that requires physical effort now,

If there were more jobs that did not require sitting on their arses all day we would be in better shape

But you could walk to work and back if it was possible. I have been doing that and lost over a stone

That has aided the two stones I've lost this year. Two miles walk to and from the station. Uphill in the morning to wake me up.

When I feel comfortable in a swimsuit I'll go swimming.

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By *kywatcherMan
over a year ago

Southwick

"How did you get the TM trademark to appear as subscript?"
With respect the trademark is superscript. I am using a mobile phone so am limited to very few special characters. If you are using a laptop or desktop it may be different but look through the fonts - probably in Wingdings.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"All these things seem a bit gimmicky to me. They seem to advertise themselves like they've discovered the magic secret of exercise that the experts have apparently been looking for all these years.

It's ultimately got to be about whatever motivates you though, if you need someone at the front of a room telling you what to do for an hour then it might work for you."

Surely doesn't matter how gimmicky it is as long as it motivates people to move. I prefer the gym and swimming and I don't really like classes, so each to their own.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There's nothing gimmicky about it to be honest it's just one of an eclectic mix of workouts that works for some and not for others.

S teaches Zumba too and lots of fitness professionals look down their nose at that saying its easy and not a real workout. If it gets people off the sofa and exercising who cares.

Like I said, I agree that if it motivates people it's a good thing. It's like weight watchers, it's a crap system but it's a lot better than nothing in many cases.

I don't agree that there's nothing gimmicky about it, it's called "bodypump" for starters..."

Then by definition anything with a name is gimmicky, ie suspension training, weight lifting or cross trainer.

It's a one hour class that you use your body to pump weights. Simples.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Then by definition anything with a name is gimmicky, ie suspension training, weight lifting or cross trainer.

It's a one hour class that you use your body to pump weights. Simples.

I'm not sure how you worked that one out. Surely it's possible for some names to be gimmicky and others not?

Thing is it doesn't really mean anything to "pump" weights - it just sounds catchy and cool, and I guess kind of easy. That's the vibe that things like crossfit and bodypump all seem to go for, like they're trying to say "look how easy and simple we've made it to get some exercise, because without my system it's way too complicated and difficult for your tiny mind to understand. Also those big scary guys in the gym are all laughing at you, you know."

If people like it then fine, each to their own, but these kinds of marketing ploys annoy me. As a species we were up to walking on the moon, but we're so quick to let these people make us think we're not capable of the simplest things without their products.

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By *kywatcherMan
over a year ago

Southwick

"How did you get the TM trademark to appear as subscript? With respect the trademark is superscript. I am using a mobile phone so am limited to very few special characters. If you are using a laptop or desktop it may be different but look through the fonts - probably in Wingdings."
On Qwerty keyboard press and hold down the Alt key then 0,1,5,3 and hopefully TM should appear.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"All these things seem a bit gimmicky to me. They seem to advertise themselves like they've discovered the magic secret of exercise that the experts have apparently been looking for all these years.

It's ultimately got to be about whatever motivates you though, if you need someone at the front of a room telling you what to do for an hour then it might work for you.

There's nothing gimmicky about it to be honest it's just one of an eclectic mix of workouts that works for some and not for others.

S teaches Zumba too and lots of fitness professionals look down their nose at that saying its easy and not a real workout. If it gets people off the sofa and exercising who cares. "

I don't find zumba easy! I do it twice a week and come out sweating. It has also helped me tone up, particularly my legs. It is certainly a workout and way better than anything I ever did in the gym. Plus, as it is fun and mostly attended by women like me, I want to go back every week. Have been doing it for 18months now and have dropped at least 2 dress sizes. That never happened with the gym. And it is cheaper!

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By *inky Bunny OP Man
over a year ago

Cardiff

"How did you get the TM trademark to appear as subscript?

I thought that too but no answer yet

Sorry, Both, I've been in, um, Bodypump™. I'm suprised at this question TBH as my (pretty unsexy) moby allows me on its standard keyboard to use ™ ™ ™ as well as ® and © where they all sit together. I didn't realise that was unusual x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are you on commission for advertising?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All these things seem a bit gimmicky to me. They seem to advertise themselves like they've discovered the magic secret of exercise that the experts have apparently been looking for all these years.

It's ultimately got to be about whatever motivates you though, if you need someone at the front of a room telling you what to do for an hour then it might work for you.

There's nothing gimmicky about it to be honest it's just one of an eclectic mix of workouts that works for some and not for others.

S teaches Zumba too and lots of fitness professionals look down their nose at that saying its easy and not a real workout. If it gets people off the sofa and exercising who cares.

Very true, I watch S teach her Zumba class and its bloody hard work, all the girls come out knackered and covered in sweat.

Good for you on your weight loss and body shape changing you look great.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been using the routines of Sarah Stevensons (world taikwondo champion) website thefitnessproject

Hard work but really get the heart pumping

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By *inky Bunny OP Man
over a year ago

Cardiff

Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

a demanding, non-stop barbell workout that's meaty - if you want it to be - to loud, banging music. You just wouldn't train that intensely alone or with a mate on the gym floor. The instructor becomes (as) a personal trainer giving clear instructions and performing the exercise with you so that the hour flies by! Amazing! It's no gimmick BTW as it is already quite an old ™!

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

Due to arthritis and a back injury certain types of exercise are not for me - Bodypump would be one of them, along with jogging.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" You just wouldn't train that intensely alone or with a mate on the gym floor."

Speak for yourself...

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By *inky Bunny OP Man
over a year ago

Cardiff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well of course if you are 24 & are the last rebel on earth it will tale a while before you come to the end of yourself & realise you too need support

But good luck with that! "

Sorry, what?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"think we will see a lot more of this as so few do a job that requires physical effort now,

If there were more jobs that did not require sitting on their arses all day we would be in better shape

But you could walk to work and back if it was possible. I have been doing that and lost over a stone

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. S here. As hubby said, I teach body pp. walking to work is great and well done on losing a stone however you won't tune your body like this. No cardio will. In order to build lean sexy muscle you need resistance and weights is the only way to go. Pump is the mist popular exercise class in the world and the science behind it is vast! Using different tempo's and weight selections means muscles gave more time under tension and results (ie) body shape change will usually take place in around 4-6 weeks. Provided you use reasonable weights that is, not weights that a 5 yr old child could lift! Ladies should all lift weights! It gives you the best figure shape ever. Nothing sexier than lean toned muscle on a girl imho

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

PLUS : PLENTY OF TOTTY IN LYCRA

Reminds me of an exchange from Bottom:

Richie: None of us are getting any younger Eddie, I go there once a week to firm up

Eddie: What, you stand at the back of a room full of young ladies jiggling their bottoms about and 'firm up'?

Richie: Yeah

Eddie: I bet you do"

Hahaha ! Did you literally just quote that off the top of your head? I love bottom (the programme! Before you dirty buggers start) x

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By *inky Bunny OP Man
over a year ago

Cardiff

" You just wouldn't train that intensely alone or with a mate on the gym floor.

Speak for yourself..."

Hey, Rebel, try a Pump class using a 20kg barbell for the entire hour without cheating. Let us know what you discover

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

Due to arthritis and a back injury certain types of exercise are not for me - Bodypump would be one of them, along with jogging."
. I have a longstanding back injury and teach over 11 hours of exercise a week, both high impact cardio and and strength trainkbg bodypump. Resistance training may actually improve your back condition as it strengthens the muscles. Pump is perfect for back problems too as it requires a great deal of core muscle engagement which are the opposing muscles to the back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"think we will see a lot more of this as so few do a job that requires physical effort now,

If there were more jobs that did not require sitting on their arses all day we would be in better shape

But you could walk to work and back if it was possible. I have been doing that and lost over a stone

. S here. As hubby said, I teach body pp. walking to work is great and well done on losing a stone however you won't tune your body like this. No cardio will. In order to build lean sexy muscle you need resistance and weights is the only way to go. Pump is the mist popular exercise class in the world and the science behind it is vast! Using different tempo's and weight selections means muscles gave more time under tension and results (ie) body shape change will usually take place in around 4-6 weeks. Provided you use reasonable weights that is, not weights that a 5 yr old child could lift! Ladies should all lift weights! It gives you the best figure shape ever. Nothing sexier than lean toned muscle on a girl imho"

The only thing is that walking doesn't cost any money and also for someone that hasn't been a gym bunny, walking is a safe exercise, not straining anything other than my mind when people get in my way lol

The only thing I would really like is to have a flat stomach and need sit ups for that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" You just wouldn't train that intensely alone or with a mate on the gym floor.

Speak for yourself...

Hey, Rebel, try a Pump class using a 20kg barbell for the entire hour without cheating. Let us know what you discover

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. Haha agreed! Rebel you need to come to one of my classes, you'd definitely find out body pump is NOT the easy choice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Are you on commission for advertising?"

Does seem to be pushing it especially his comment that its the most popular exercise in the world, just a fad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hey, Rebel, try a Pump class using a 20kg barbell for the entire hour without cheating. Let us know what you discover

Did you decide against your last post then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"think we will see a lot more of this as so few do a job that requires physical effort now,

If there were more jobs that did not require sitting on their arses all day we would be in better shape

But you could walk to work and back if it was possible. I have been doing that and lost over a stone

That has aided the two stones I've lost this year. Two miles walk to and from the station. Uphill in the morning to wake me up.

When I feel comfortable in a swimsuit I'll go swimming."

Well done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"think we will see a lot more of this as so few do a job that requires physical effort now,

If there were more jobs that did not require sitting on their arses all day we would be in better shape

But you could walk to work and back if it was possible. I have been doing that and lost over a stone

The only thing I would really like is to have a flat stomach and need sit ups for that

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. Sit ups are probably the least effective exercise for a 6 pack. They do very little. There are loads of far more effective exercises. Plank, mountain climbers, burpees, prisoner squats etc all far far better core training than sit ups. You could do 400 sit ups a day and never improve your abs I'm afraid. They don't recruit the right muscles properly and unless you are very very adept at knowing exactly how up Do them properly (which most people don't) they do very little.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

PLUS : PLENTY OF TOTTY IN LYCRA

Reminds me of an exchange from Bottom:

Richie: None of us are getting any younger Eddie, I go there once a week to firm up

Eddie: What, you stand at the back of a room full of young ladies jiggling their bottoms about and 'firm up'?

Richie: Yeah

Eddie: I bet you do

Hahaha ! Did you literally just quote that off the top of your head? I love bottom (the programme! Before you dirty buggers start) x "

I can quote a myriad of Bottom lines off the top off my head, its an absolute classic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Haha agreed! Rebel you need to come to one of my classes, you'd definitely find out body pump is NOT the easy choice

No you're misreading me. I'm not suggesting that bodypump classes are physically easy, or less intense than other types of general conditioning. What I'm saying is that having a system, programme or whatever you want to call it laid out on a plate for you is mentally an easy option. Some authority figure at the front of a room telling you what to do all the time so you don't have to do any research or even give any thought to the exercises you're choosing.

I don't think that's good for people, I think it's a shame that in the 21st century people still choose to be spoonfed like that rather than embracing their independence and autonomy.

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over a year ago

"think we will see a lot more of this as so few do a job that requires physical effort now,

If there were more jobs that did not require sitting on their arses all day we would be in better shape

But you could walk to work and back if it was possible. I have been doing that and lost over a stone

The only thing I would really like is to have a flat stomach and need sit ups for that

. Sit ups are probably the least effective exercise for a 6 pack. They do very little. There are loads of far more effective exercises. Plank, mountain climbers, burpees, prisoner squats etc all far far better core training than sit ups. You could do 400 sit ups a day and never improve your abs I'm afraid. They don't recruit the right muscles properly and unless you are very very adept at knowing exactly how up Do them properly (which most people don't) they do very little. "

Yes but then I did say I haven't been a gym bunny so quite frankly I am not strong enough to do some of those exercises anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Are you on commission for advertising?

Does seem to be pushing it especially his comment that its the most popular exercise in the world, just a fad

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. Haha a fad??? Pump has been around over 20 years and is taught in over 80 countries worldwide. There are thousands of instructors around the world and participants. It is officially the most successful barbell class in the world. Not on commision just very passionate about what I do and find it irritating when people without any knowledge if a subject seek to make comment on it incorrectly.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Anyone else feel like they are watching an infomercial on TV?? Haha.

Just pay £99 in 3 monthly instalments and if your not totally satisfied we'll refund your money!!

P.s I don't have the little TM on my phone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"think we will see a lot more of this as so few do a job that requires physical effort now,

If there were more jobs that did not require sitting on their arses all day we would be in better shape

But you could walk to work and back if it was possible. I have been doing that and lost over a stone

The only thing I would really like is to have a flat stomach and need sit ups for that

Yes but then I did say I haven't been a gym bunny so quite frankly I am not strong enough to do some of those exercises anyway"
. To get stronger you have to do something! No need to be a gym bunny, what the hell is this anyway??? Excuses are easy...,

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Can't say I've heard of it. Tried spinning but just got arse ache. Maybe this would be better for me but don't think anywhere does it local x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone else feel like they are watching an infomercial on TV?? Haha.

Just pay £99 in 3 monthly instalments and if your not totally satisfied we'll refund your money!!

P.s I don't have the little TM on my phone

Exactly. Calm down everyone, we've got you covered. Just go back to watching Take Me Out and we'll sort things out for you. Just enter your credit card details here... :P

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

Due to arthritis and a back injury certain types of exercise are not for me - Bodypump would be one of them, along with jogging.. I have a longstanding back injury and teach over 11 hours of exercise a week, both high impact cardio and and strength trainkbg bodypump. Resistance training may actually improve your back condition as it strengthens the muscles. Pump is perfect for back problems too as it requires a great deal of core muscle engagement which are the opposing muscles to the back. "

I think I will stick to the advice of my GP and my chiropractor thanks. In no way would I take up weights to strengthen my back. You have no idea what my back problem is or how I got it so that advice is really dangerous!

I stick to what works for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Haha agreed! Rebel you need to come to one of my classes, you'd definitely find out body pump is NOT the easy choice

I don't think that's good for people, I think it's a shame that in the 21st century people still choose to be spoonfed like that rather than embracing their independence and autonomy."
. Agree to a degree, but most people would not have a clue or the inclination to find these things for themselves so group exercise is perfect. Rather that than an ever bigger obesity epidemic than we already have!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Agree to a degree, but most people would not have a clue or the inclination to find these things for themselves so group exercise is perfect. Rather that than an ever bigger obesity epidemic than we already have! "

Yeah I agree with that. If the alternative is people doing nothing then it's great that they're doing something.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love bodypump, my favourite class..went to a kettlebell work out too last week and will be going again. I like how you can really feel it in your muscles and also I find its really motivating with good music

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone else do this?

I signed up 2 years ago as an experiment mainly because the local gym possesses NO BARBELLS - whereas in Bodypump there are LOADS.

You can't go super heavy as you perform around 100 reps non-stop for 5 mins to high tempo music then immediately change to the next exercise!!

It is NOT for the faint-hearted but, if you put your back into it, you get results.

PLUS : PLENTY OF TOTTY IN LYCRA

You can also choose really light weights too if you just want to fanny around.

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. Come to my class stag, lol no fannying around allowed!

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over a year ago

"think we will see a lot more of this as so few do a job that requires physical effort now,

If there were more jobs that did not require sitting on their arses all day we would be in better shape

But you could walk to work and back if it was possible. I have been doing that and lost over a stone

The only thing I would really like is to have a flat stomach and need sit ups for that

Yes but then I did say I haven't been a gym bunny so quite frankly I am not strong enough to do some of those exercises anyway. To get stronger you have to do something! No need to be a gym bunny, what the hell is this anyway??? Excuses are easy..., "

Surely you have to go to a gym to exercise, use weights etc? Gym bunny = someone who regularly attends a gym. And I am not making excuses, I am 52 yrs old, not fit, not strong even though I hump trays of glasses around at work, I still couldn't manage the exercises you have suggested including two I have never heard of

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over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

I stick to what works for me."

I notice you ignored my comment. Which is fine - you are not obliged to respond. I do, however, feel you are rather pushing this class and not considering that it might not be the best for everyone. You have 'encouraged' me to take it up yet you do not have my medical history and have no idea what impact such intense exercise could do to me physically.

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"Luckily the gym's where S works are full of normal people who come to have a hard work out and lots of fun. No flash prima donnas at all.

It makes the class a lot more fun when two of our swinging friends come to all her classes and spend all class flirting with us and trying to ogle up S's very short shorts.

I can see that being fun!

I just know plenty of folk who go more to boost their own egos than their heart rate and fitness!

Very true but thankfully S doesn't work on the gym floor, everything she does is class based.

It's quit inspiring really watching real people changing their body shape and loving it. "

Couldn't agree more! I teach a couple of diverse classes, and when you see people improve it gives you immense satisfaction. I love seeing people give it there all, especially when they have jelly legs and there bodies are quivering at the end of the class, but the huge grins on my clients faces are worth their weight in gold

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"Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

I stick to what works for me.

I think the advice was given in good faith to be honest, and no doubt a PAR Q, and a verbal assessment would be carried out prior to commencing a class anyway

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over a year ago

100 reps - you arent going anything but light

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"Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

I stick to what works for me.

I think the advice was given in good faith to be honest, and no doubt a PAR Q, and a verbal assessment would be carried out prior to commencing a class anyway

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advise was generic, ie that often strength training can improve back conditions. As stated a full PARQ would be undertaken before anyone attended a class. I'm not encouraging you to do anything,You said you had a back problem that stopped you doing exercise, I simply stated that strength training can often improve medical conditions such as back injuries. You stated that you needed to do sit ups to improve the look of your stomach. I simply advised that they are not the best exercise to do this and there are more effective one's out there.

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"Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

I stick to what works for me.

I think the advice was given in good faith to be honest, and no doubt a PAR Q, and a verbal assessment would be carried out prior to commencing a class anyway

advise was generic, ie that often strength training can improve back conditions. As stated a full PARQ would be undertaken before anyone attended a class. I'm not encouraging you to do anything,You said you had a back problem that stopped you doing exercise, I simply stated that strength training can often improve medical conditions such as back injuries. You stated that you needed to do sit ups to improve the look of your stomach. I simply advised that they are not the best exercise to do this and there are more effective one's out there. "

And like the famous saying goes 'Great Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym'

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apologies, kinkykitten that said she needed to do sit ups. I do find it a little strange that because someone has said they like an exercise class (stag) or that I am advising of the benefits of it that we are accused of being on commission! what's wrong with wanting to encourage people to become fit and healthy, or to be able to say that you enjoy a class? age is no barrier to exercise, neither is injury in alot of cases, exercise is not for everyone but why shoot those down in flames that want to exercise and avoid the drain on the NHS that obesity and frankly bone idleness in alot of cases puts on this country. I accept that not everyone can do all the exercises mentioned here due to circumstances beyond their control but some don't even want to try.

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over a year ago

and on that note, I'm off to the gym! lol laters

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over a year ago

"and on that note, I'm off to the gym! lol laters "

slacker

was in at 10am

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over a year ago

"and on that note, I'm off to the gym! lol laters

slacker

was in at 10am

;-)

Ah but this will be my 3-4 classes of the day. The first two started at 8 am.

Back-at-ya slacker

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

I stick to what works for me.

I think the advice was given in good faith to be honest, and no doubt a PAR Q, and a verbal assessment would be carried out prior to commencing a class anyway

I did not say it stopped me doing exercise at all!! In fact, I said in one post that I've been doing zumba for 18 months twice a week.

Also, I exercise for health and fitness, not for how my stomach looks!! I am not so shallow.

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"apologies, kinkykitten that said she needed to do sit ups. I do find it a little strange that because someone has said they like an exercise class (stag) or that I am advising of the benefits of it that we are accused of being on commission! what's wrong with wanting to encourage people to become fit and healthy, or to be able to say that you enjoy a class? age is no barrier to exercise, neither is injury in alot of cases, exercise is not for everyone but why shoot those down in flames that want to exercise and avoid the drain on the NHS that obesity and frankly bone idleness in alot of cases puts on this country. I accept that not everyone can do all the exercises mentioned here due to circumstances beyond their control but some don't even want to try.

Odd as I thought I was having a conversation with the OP, the one who I thought was pushing this but then I did have a colour on my hair and no glasses lol. There is a way of encouraging people to exercise and over kill, I just felt that was what the OP was doing, ergo the commission comment that I agreed with.

No age isn't a barrier at all but I am conscious of not being fit enough nor having the stamina to throw myself in at the deep end with a class I couldn't cope with, plus my finances wouldn't stretch at all to a regular class; that's not an excuse, its a statement of fact. And I have been to fitness classes advertised as beginners only to find that the tutors didn't care and gave up as I couldn't keep up with the fanatics; a room not geared to the number of people in it didn't help either

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Hard work guts blood and tears as well as good nutritional discipline is the only way you can get the figure and physique you want there are no short cuts period.

and as for cardio try reading this.

We've all witnessed it, we've all wondered why. You see the same person busting their ass on the elliptical (cross trainer) or treadmill for over a year, only to see minimal results burning body fat. How is it that one of the biggest industries in the world - cardio equipment - can be so inefficient. Well I'm going to show you 3 reasons why burning fat with cardio is not as effective as you may think.

We all know dieting is an imperative part of effectively losing body fat- so I am assuming you have healthy diet in mind.

Here is why cardio does not work as good as you think.

1. First, the more cardio you perform, the more efficient you become over time. If you jog on a treadmill for 1 year, I would hope you could run a longer distance at a faster pace 1 year later. Your body becomes more efficient because of the training. For example, if you can jog 5 miles when you start, and 6.5 miles a year later, your body will become more efficient overall so within that 1 hour of jogging you will probably have burned relatively the same amount, even though your distances are different. This is the first reason why cardio may not work when attempting to Burn body fat.

2. The second reason cardio is or ends up being an ineffective method of burning fat is because it doesn't demand an after burn effect. There is no caloric expenditure after the workout is over. Your muscles may be fatigued, but they do not require repair. I look at cardio as a one-dimensional way of trying to burn fat. This kind of method is not as effective, as when it is combined with other methods like high intensity resistance training or interval training..

3. The third reason cardio does not work effectively is because it strips muscle from your body. This is bad because muscle is responsible for jacking up your metabolism. And we all know that a higher metabolism allows you to burn more calories. Muscle is known as your all natural fat burning system. Although people intend on burning fat with cardio, they are also depleting the effect their natural fat burning system, (muscle), has on burning fat for them. This is the the third reason cardio is ineffective and inefficient.

Cardio as the sole method of fat loss is in a lot of cases a waste of your time. I am not saying cardio is bad for you - it has many healthy beneficial side effects. But if you are using cardio for the sole purpose of burning body fat - you will not see the desired results as quickly as alternate methods. It could be time to switch your routine if burning fat with cardio has been your number one method of losing weight. And you efforts have turned out to be Fruitless.

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"Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

I stick to what works for me.

I think the advice was given in good faith to be honest, and no doubt a PAR Q, and a verbal assessment would be carried out prior to commencing a class anyway

I did not say it stopped me doing exercise at all!! In fact, I said in one post that I've been doing zumba for 18 months twice a week.

Also, I exercise for health and fitness, not for how my stomach looks!! I am not so shallow."

A here sorry I think S has mistaken your post for someone else's. she didn't see your post about Zumba as that was me posting earlier.

She's so passionate about fitness and helping others feel better about themselves I can assure you this is genuinely S mistaking someone else's post for yours.

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"Guys, I've just come out of Bodypump™ class and, as usual, I'm buzzing

I stick to what works for me.

I think the advice was given in good faith to be honest, and no doubt a PAR Q, and a verbal assessment would be carried out prior to commencing a class anyway

I did not say it stopped me doing exercise at all!! In fact, I said in one post that I've been doing zumba for 18 months twice a week.

Also, I exercise for health and fitness, not for how my stomach looks!! I am not so shallow."

Odd really as it was me that mentioned my stomach not you

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over a year ago

and as I stated in my later post, my apologies, I had mixed up the 2 posts from the lady with the bad back and the one who said she wanted to improve her stomach. Love the cardio post by the way! totally true.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

I think they got confused. However, it was still not good advice. back injuries have to be taken care of

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"I think they got confused. However, it was still not good advice. back injuries have to be taken care of "

Yes hence my comment on yours though I had to read back through your posts just to check. By the way, why do you think wanting a flatter stomach is shallow?

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"I think they got confused. However, it was still not good advice. back injuries have to be taken care of "

As do backs themselves, allowing back muscles and posture to deteriorate is a great way to injure oneself further. Nobody here knows your personal situation in any detail but then again nobody is claiming to. Only general advice was offerred, and good general advice at that. Nobody has forced or coerced you into anything dangerous.

Based on what you know of your situation it's up to you to decide whether that general advice applies to you or not. I don't see what there is for you to take issue with here.

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It'd be worth sorting the terminology out here - why don't you class HIIT as a type of cardio training? What exactly is it you mean by 'cardio'?

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I do bodypump and bodybalance a couple of times a week. I can't be arsed with treadmills and weights rooms. I need the motivation of a trainer. Plus being in a room of lithe women has no drawbacks!

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"I think they got confused. However, it was still not good advice. back injuries have to be taken care of

Based on what you know of your situation it's up to you to decide whether that general advice applies to you or not. I don't see what there is for you to take issue with here."

Thank you.

No recommendation made at all, just proven facts. How could we posdibly advise someone we've never met and who's circumstances we know nothing about.

We never said wanting a flatter stomach was shallow, we spend all our time helping people change their body shape why would we feel this is shallow.

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Thank you.

No recommendation made at all, just proven facts. How could we posdibly advise someone we've never met and who's circumstances we know nothing about.

We never said wanting a flatter stomach was shallow, we spend all our time helping people change their body shape why would we feel this is shallow.

That was someone else again I think! Quoting on fab is a nightmare...

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"I think they got confused. However, it was still not good advice. back injuries have to be taken care of

Based on what you know of your situation it's up to you to decide whether that general advice applies to you or not. I don't see what there is for you to take issue with here.

Thank you.

No recommendation made at all, just proven facts. How could we posdibly advise someone we've never met and who's circumstances we know nothing about.

We never said wanting a flatter stomach was shallow, we spend all our time helping people change their body shape why would we feel this is shallow.

You didn't that was the other person who's comments you got muddled with mine!

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over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"I think they got confused. However, it was still not good advice. back injuries have to be taken care of

Based on what you know of your situation it's up to you to decide whether that general advice applies to you or not. I don't see what there is for you to take issue with here.

Thank you.

No recommendation made at all, just proven facts. How could we posdibly advise someone we've never met and who's circumstances we know nothing about.

We never said wanting a flatter stomach was shallow, we spend all our time helping people change their body shape why would we feel this is shallow.

You didn't that was the other person who's comments you got muddled with mine!"

1. clearly I am not allowing my injury to deteriorate as I have already stated twice that I do zumba and have been doing for 18months.

2. I would not say that it was general advice. It was very specific in terms of how Bodypump can strengthen core muscles.

3. I do think that it is shallow to only consider how a stomach LOOKS. But that is my point of view. You disagree and that is your point of view.

4. I did not say that I was being forced or coerced into anything dangerous. I said that the advice given was dangerous without knowing the situation.

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"I think they got confused. However, it was still not good advice. back injuries have to be taken care of

Based on what you know of your situation it's up to you to decide whether that general advice applies to you or not. I don't see what there is for you to take issue with here.

Thank you.

No recommendation made at all, just proven facts. How could we posdibly advise someone we've never met and who's circumstances we know nothing about.

We never said wanting a flatter stomach was shallow, we spend all our time helping people change their body shape why would we feel this is shallow.

You didn't that was the other person who's comments you got muddled with mine!

1. clearly I am not allowing my injury to deteriorate as I have already stated twice that I do zumba and have been doing for 18months.

2. I would not say that it was general advice. It was very specific in terms of how Bodypump can strengthen core muscles.

3. I do think that it is shallow to only consider how a stomach LOOKS. But that is my point of view. You disagree and that is your point of view.

4. I did not say that I was being forced or coerced into anything dangerous. I said that the advice given was dangerous without knowing the situation.

Problem now is that you've commented on the points raised by them but they got mine and your comments muddled. I asked separately posting on your comment regarding no 3 - see somewhere above