At lunchtime today, I took a workout break and headed to the gym with my dad. We had big plans for our afternoon workout.
BODYPUMP!!!
I am just a little bit in love with BodyPump and have missed the class so much ever since we moved to Ocala. I took BodyPump multiple times a week when we lived in Orlando and since BodyPump is nowhere to be found in Ocala, I miss it terribly. Luckily my parents’ gym offers the class. We’re all members of the same gym chain, so I am able to use their gym for free when I am in town!
I took it easy today and used lighter weights during the songs that focused on squats and lunges since I’m still recovering from Saturday’s race, but I felt the burn big time during the upper body tracks. I loved it and my arms felt like Jello as I walked out of the class when it was over. The burn I felt in my biceps and shoulders today reminded me just how much I adore the burn of BodyPump. It’s the best. Phew!
Lunch
Lunch today was inhaled the minute I was done showering.
I assembled an easy meal of leftover whole wheat pasta and tomato sauce from Saturday night’s dinner and taboule.
I’ve tried taboule one or two times before and I adore it! I love all of the fresh flavors.
Now I’m about to head out to hopefully find a quiet place to work and study for the rest of the day. See ya later!
Question of the Afternoon
- What is your favorite group exercise class?
BodyPump is obviously my all-time favorite group exercise class, but I also loved the boot camp classes that my old gym in Orlando offered. And Jazzercise is pretty much the most fun workout on the planet.
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I’m a spin instructor….but my favorite group exercise class is Zumba! SHHHHhh, don’t tell anyone!
I’m a Zumba instructor so I may be a little biased. Nothing gets me going more than a little latin music.
I’ve always wanted to try Body Pump but I’m so scared. It always looks to tricky for me. Any tips?
Body attack by far is the best cardio workout. I always leave soaked with sweat, I love that feeling! Sometimes I’ll stay for body pump too! I can’t get enough!
I used to love cardio kickboxing but now i am a ZUMBA girl!
Bodypump is for sure my favorite! If I had the time to get certified and teach it I would!
I love BodyPump as well! Another great one is Turbokick!
Julie, have you ever considered doing Les Mills Pump? It is bodypump, but an at-home version. I do it myself and love love love it!
After following your blog for a few weeks I looked up to see if there were any Body Pump classes near me. a gym close by offered it so I joined and took my first class Sunday morning…needless to say I LOVED IT!!! They only offer it 3X a week and I can only make 2 out of 3 because of work soI’m a little bummed about that but you inspired me to join this gym and I’m so glad I did! Next i’m going to try kickboxing and spinning but prior to BodyPump I was an avid Zumba taker (and still am) I have no rhythm but I love Zumba and it put me in the best shape of my life in the summer…I’m hoping the mix of all classes will put me in even better shape…Thank you for introducing me to BodyPump!
I still haven’t tried any group exercise classes yet. But I feel like when I do, I’ll love Zumba!
My old gym was taken over by another chain and they got rid of all Les Mills classes…I cancelled my membership and lift weights at home now (we have a great set up in our garage) but I miss BodyPump SO much…you would think it’s an actual friend of mine that moved away. I also really miss BodyAttack and BodyCombat….but Pump was my #1 favorite.
My favorite group exercise class is Pure Barre! It is safe to say I am obsessed! They have tons of locations in Florida!
Pre-pregnancy, I was loving spin classes and a certain kickboxing class, mostly because of the instructor. I think that a good instructor makes all the difference!
Zumba is my jam but I’d love to try body pump
I am pretty certain that I am meant to try that Taboule since the brand name is Hannah and my name is Hannah! Coincidence? I think not! 😉
My favorite fitness class was offered at my old gym in Illinois and I miss it so much it was called H.I.I.T (high intensity interval training) the woman who ran the class was an animal I seriously found myself on whole new levels after going there 4 days a week. If only i could move that class to Milwaukee *sigh* 🙁
I love any type of abs class. And Spin! I would love to be a Spin teacher!
I’m with you, I really love BodyPump! I just moved recently and I can’t find a gym in the area that offers the class so I’m pretty bummed! 🙁
I completely agree with you – Body Pump is great. I’m not one to make time to lift at the gym, but I’m always up for a Body Pump class. Something about the music just makes the time fly and guarantees a good workout.
I have wanted to try BodyPump but my gym doesn’t offer it. So I guess spinning, although I haven’t been to that in a couple of years.
The Kidless Kronicles
I haven’t taken a real gym class in at least half a year, but BodyAttack was always my favourite!
Ahh I’m so curious about Bodypump as I’ve never tried it! Actually, I’ve never tried ANY group classes because I tend to have fun working out by myself and motivate myself quite well~but the fun music component and group work sounds like a fun change too. 🙂 Perhaps I SHOULD try it one of these days…..btw, do you see any pregnant women in there? I’m just not sure how the class feels in general especially for a preggie woman.
I am honestly obsessed with all of the Les Mills formats. Every time I try a new class, I just love how the music captivates me and totally gets me to push myself to the limit while working out and having fun. Tomorrow, I am teaching the newest BodyPump release (84) and I can’t wait!! It is honestly one of my favorites 🙂
I love anything that is a dance fitness routine. It’s just so much fun! I also love kickboxing. Brings out my inner ninja! lol
I am planning to go to my first BodyPump class tomorrow morning! My husband and I recently switched gyms, and when I looked at the group classes offered I was SO excited to see BodyPump! I have been counting down the days until i could go! I knew it was a must after seeing you mention it so often! I’m a little nervous to go the first time, but I can’t wait to feel the burn!!
I did my very first bodypump class today!! (I wrote about it in my latest blog post) I will definitely be feelin’ it tomorrow!
I used to do Body Pump, but like you, my current gym does not offer it. We do have a relatively new and really awesome class called RIPPED. It’s choreographed to high-energy music like Body Pump, but it includes cardio intervals and plyometrics as well. It’s a great all-around workout.
I’ve never tried BodyPump, although my gym offers it. I’m getting inspired reading of your love for it though.
I love love love Zumba workouts- with that music you can’t help but work it until your about to fall over! I also am a Pilates freak. It works muscles I normally wouldn’t in other classes 🙂 Never tried body pump though!
I love body pump, but I’m currently pregnant, so I haven’t been going for awhile. I can’t wait to get back to it:)
I live in Jacksonville and that Y looks very familiar : ) I did Body Pump there all summer and LOVED it!!! I had to give up my membership when my son went back to school because the distance was too far from his pre school. You probably “pumped” with my mom this morning!
Gah, I LOVE Pump! I’m so happy I found a gym in Chicago that has classes. Les Mills is not very widely known out here, but thankfully, I scouted one near me.
I have to admit something. As a CrossFitter, I kind of thought (in my head, never out loud since I’m not one to frown upon something like this) Body Pump was just another workout class. Thought it wasn’t a “big deal”. That is until I freaking went with my co-worker the other week and OH MY LORD. Even though the weights were minature and weird sizes, it was still a tough workout that had my body pumpin. Ha ha. Like what I did there?
I LOVE taboule!! Especially with hummus! The freshness is great, especially in the summer. And Happy 5th Birthday to Sadie!!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com
I love power yoga and Spin classes! But I recently discovered Zumba! Love them!
I love spinning- the atmosphere makes all the difference!!
I love BodyPump, too. 🙂 It’s always challenging and the hour goes by so quickly! The pasta looks delish!
Love the Gravity classes at the Y!!! My fave! oh and fit drills too:)
Recently, I tried out Nia and really enjoyed it!
Yoga is still #1 to me though!
If you’re ever in Gainesville let me know and I can get you a visitor pass to my gym. We have body combat, body pump, and body flow (love, love, love them all) so that way you can get your body pump fix 🙂
totally rocked body pump today too. i LOVE it! it’a a 3 way tie between that, tabata and boot camp. hitting all the muscle groups in body pump is a slam dunk. and the change up in boot camp and tabata keeps my muscles guessing.
After reading about bodypump so much on your blog I went to a different YMCA in my area that offers it (unfortunately the one closest to my house doesn’t have it) on Saturday to try it out. I was a little overwhelmed at first because everyone knew what to do without instruction and jumped right in. I’ve never really lifted with a barbell so I was just trying to figure out how much weight to put on and how to secure the weights. Once I figured all of that out I LOVED it. Like I said, I don’t really lift but the class made it doable and FUN! I was so sore yesterday which ended up not being very good since I had a 8 mile run (half marathon training) but I really felt like bodypump worked out every muscle in my body! Thanks for the recommendation. I intend on trying to go at least once a week.
Body Step is mine- and I also teach it! I’ve actually stopped Body Pump and picked up my own free weight training for something different. I also love Body attack (soon to be training it it), CX and Grit Strength!
Woo woo! It makes me happy that you got a little Pump in your life 🙂 It is amazing how effective those tracks are in just 5 minutes! You should go to BodyPump training! Even if you don’t have a gym in Ocala yet I’m sure you would enjoy and benefit from the workshop.
Hi there! If you LOVE Bodypump, I highly recommend giving Cathe Friedrich workout DVDs and/or downloads a try! They are truly great workouts. Her latest from the last few years are my faves: Crossfire, Aftterburn, Cardio Leg Blast etc. HIIT, bootcamp, heavy weights, kickboxing- she does it all!!!
I’m actually going to be trying group classes for the first time this semester at my university. They offer quite a few of them, and all you have to do is purchase a pass for $50 and they are unlimited for the rest of the semester! I’m excited to add something new to my workout routine!
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You should totally be a body pump teacher!
PUMP IS MY LIFE!!!! I used to take it at the gym, then found that Beachbody had a home version. OMG I had to have it!! I’m doing it now as a matter of fact! Can’t get enough PUMP in my life!
LOVE your blog girl, just found it. The name cracks me up, cuz I’m kinda a PB whore!
xoxo
Roxie-Girl
Love body pump! I’m an instructor (I teach today, actually), and it’s great! I’m thinking about adding CXworks or GRIT instructor certification in the future 🙂
I love a good spin class. My favorite was cardio kickboxing, but the instructor left and they never got a decent replacement and ended up canning the class altogether. 🙁 As others have mentioned before this comment, Instructors make or break a class.