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 like group classes. I use to take an awesome Kickboxing class and a really good Spin class – though I have found a lot depends on the instructor as to how good the class is. I’ve never done group yoga before and am signing up for a class in February – I’m a little nervous since I’ve only ever done yoga in the privacy of my house but I’m anxious to learn more.
I also love BodyPump and miss it so much! I currently don’t have a gym membership to save up some money, so I’ve been doing a lot of my workouts in our “home gym”, outdoors (when it’s not too cold), or using workout dvds. Even though it’s super convenient, I miss my favorite group fitness classes SO much! I also love spin and bootcamp classes. I’ve been wanting to get certified to teach group exercise for the past couple years, so I’m hoping to make it happen later this year after I get my body back after we have our baby.
SO excited for you!!! 🙂 We could teach BP together!
Ooh BodyPump! This is how I started lifting and loved it. Especially the loud blasting music. We alternated Body Pump and Body Attack (cardio version of Body Pump) at our old gym and the instructors kicked my butt.
This was followed by a close second with Zumba. That was just fun. Here it’s a bunch of older people in the class now, so not quite my cup of tea. But apparently there’s a bunch of Youtube videos online now, so I may just keep in my back pocket for a cross training sort of day
i would LOVE to try bodyattack or any other les mills classes. i’ve only ever done bodypump and i have a feeling i’d love it!
Fly to SLC & come see meeeeeee! You could take LesMills’ BP & then try out LesMills’ CXWORX, or GRIT! just sayin’….. 😉
Spinning is my favourite, can’t beat a Super spin class…I do spin three times a week, I like Bodypump too but I don’t think the classes are as good as what they should be by the sounds of yours!
I love Body Pump! At my gym, you HAVE to get there at least 20 minutes early just to have a spot in the class. It is always full but so worth it!
Completely agree with you on this, I am obsessed with group fitness – I always seem to push my limits so much more than when working out alone. The group energy is undeniably motivating. Tried Physique 57 (a barre type class) for the first time this weekend and it was so killer! Also love spinning, and a class called Butt Bustin’ at my gym (it’s a HIIT/boot camp/cardio insane mash up). Glad you enjoyed Body Pump, I’ll cross my fingers that Les Mills comes somewhere near you soon. 😉 In the meantime, maybe seek out some really passionate/high energy instructors at your current gym? They might have a random class that could surprise you!
physique 57 is LEGIT! when i went we did “thigh dancing” and my thighs were on fire. it was awesome!
I just checked my gym to see if they offer BodyPump classes….and they do! You’ve inspired me to try it out 🙂
i hope you love it! please report back!
Taboule is one of my favorite foods! My dad’s family is from the middle east so they are pros at making fresh taboule and hummus! It is to die for
I really love BodyPump too! I once had a trainer tell me that it is mainly cardio and I shouldn’t consider it strength training, which I thought was insane. I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels (and sees!) a difference thanks to this class!
I used to do BodyPump at my old gym and I loved it too! Worked all of my muscles, the music makes it fun, and you do different moves/routines every couple of weeks, so you don’t get bored. It’s great! I miss it.
My spin teacher was talking about Body Pump yesterday and said that the downtown Y has been trying to drop Body Pump for a while, but it can’t because it’s so damn popular (it’s the only Y in Central Florida that offers it, unfortunately). She’s the coordinator for my Y and there are sadly no plans to offer it any time soon. Booooo! She does use a lot of the same principals when she teaches strength, but doesn’t like to be “tied down” to a set playlist/set of moves. The same goes with the Les Mill RPM class (plus apparently they are expensive?). So this is a really long comment to say I feel ya!
I am a HUGE Jazzercise fan, but I’ve never tried body pump!
Did your instructor say if you were doing the latest release today? The newest one is AWESOME!! My shoulders especially feel the burn. Other than Pump, Body Combat is my other fave group exercise class. Love me some Les Mills!
i’m not sure! i just remember doing squat jumps during the lunge track… do you do that on the latest release? i think the chest track was to the song “welcome to the jungle.”
That’s the newest release…84 I think. The tricep presses are killer!
Yep, that’s the one!
oriental dance!! I joined a class in Turkey, thinking it was just an aerobics class. I was by FAR the youngest person in the group, and the instructor was a 60 year old firecracker!! It was fantastic, so much fun, although I felt so self conscious as most Turks dance like that from the moment they are born!
I am currently OBSESSED with Pure Barre! I can’t get enough 🙂 I’ve looked for BodyPump in my area before and have never been able to find it.
I LOVE Body Pump!! Love, love, love it. I also like Body Combat…Les Mills is awesome. I’m also a big fan of Zumba, Hip Hop and yoga. I really prefer group fitness classes to working out alone. It makes me push myself harder! I’m trying Pure Barre next month (yay Groupon) and am terrified!
i love body pump too! my aunt teaches it at gold’s gym.
check out my blog post about workouts you can do to improve your running (including body pump!)
http://runningathousandmiles.blogspot.com/2013/01/workouts-to-improve-your-running.html
YAY!! I love that you love BP 🙂
I teach Les Mills BodyPUMP, CXWORX (core training <–killer), and now GRIT <–which is 30 mins HIIT. Les Mills knows how to deliver the burn & results, eh?? I love what I do. I STILL stick by what I said many months ago, you should look into getting certified! I bet you'd be great at it!
p.s. I love 84. In general the music rocks & I love the moves. My fave is squats, triceps, shoulders, & core!
BP is my favorite but that’s probably because I’m a certified instructor 🙂 And it totally changed my body. I also think Piloxing is fun, and I take a circuit class that’s very P90X-esque that is really great in a butt-kicking sort of way.
I love love love body pump too! I just did my initial training for it a few weekends ago so now I can teach it!!!
I’m not a group exercise fan – my favorite workouts are more of the walking, running, biking, etc. variety 😉
I’m obsessed with Zumba, but in my current financial situation I can’t afford a gym membership! I have a gym at my apartment complex that I can use for free, and it’s pretty nice, just the basics. I seriously get depressed when I think back to the days when cross training meant a 90 minute Zumba class…. sigh….
does your gym not offer a walk-in rate? I know mine does, it’s worth it if you’re only going for one class a week or so.
There’s a gym close to me that does and I think I’m going to look into that! Thanks so much!! My body is craving a Zumba burn and the DVD’s aren’t the same at all!
I have a lover for Body Pump too! 🙂 But I also recently tried Body Combat and I have to say I think it is my all time favorite at the moment! it’s awesome 🙂
Jazzercise, yes!
The only fitness class that I have done is yoga. The university here has a yoga club. Each Saturday they have a different local instructor come to teach. It’s nice to you have a variety because there are different types of yoga to learn from.
In the summer, I like to meet with a women’s running club. They work on speed work at the track. It’s a great way to meet other runners that are at the same training level.
I switched gyms so I could try body pump and have been obsessed ever since! My body is still getting used to it though so I have to keep a few days between each classes but I agree, that burn is the best!
I freaking LOVE BodyPump and all of Les Mills and miss it terribly in Savannah. I go through withdrawals haha.
I love the cardio kickboxing. I get all of my pent up frustrations out for the day and definitely feel the burn when I leave the gym.
Congrats on the PR this past weekend!
I haven’t taken the group class but recently purchased Les Mills Pump through Beachbody to start Feb 3rd. It’s the same as the classes but you can do it at home! It’s a 90-day scheduled program like the other Beachbody programs. They also came out with Combat recently. The barbell and weights are included. Can’t wait to get started!
I’ve had this program for a few months now – I love pump and still use it for extra work outs.
That’s great! Did you get good results with it?
I did! Within the first two weeks I noticed my arms were more defined – and so was my butt, which I wasn’t expecting. 🙂 I also ran when I was doing pump. So good luck with it!
Cheryl, are you a beachbody coach by chance?
I am and love it!
I am doing pump currently and it is amazing.
My fiance is also doing combat and really enjoys it!
I just tried a Latin dance class last weekend and LOVE it. Don’t be fooled by the name. It’s not just latin music. It’s hip hop, 90’s, 80’s, pop, and latin. It’s so fun. The hour just flies by and before you know it you’re cardio session is done!
When I first started working out I used to take a boot camp class. That was amazing. It’s what got me into weight lifting. Now I do it on my own.
Spin is my favorite! How fun to workout with your dad!
Zumba or Spin classes for sure.
Zumba is my favourite class right now. It’s so much fun; I barely even feel like I’m working, but I am because I’m one sweaty mess at the end!
Body pump always sounds awesome! I totally wish we had it here. My favorite has to be spin!
Kickboxing! But I’m an instructor so I’m probably a little biased 😉 Honestly, though it really is my favorite – no better stress reliever than putting on your gloves and taking it out on the bag!
What a coincidence — my best friend and I are trying Body Pump for the first time tonight. They just started offering it at our gym at school! I’m committing to go twice a week, worked it into my schedule and everything! 🙂
I love bodypump!!! I started going because in the beginning of your blog you talked about it all the time!! I am also starting to love yoga.
I am BodyPump obsessed as well, I absolutely love it and go weekly!
I started BodyPump a year and a half ago and I’m completely obsessed! I’ve never been stronger!
You have to try Season 52’s taboule! It’s the best I’ve had!
I just text my gym owner and told them they seriosuly need to start body pump classes!! 🙂
I looove BodyPump and I’ve been loving the latest release!
I took BodyPump yesterday and loved it! Read about it here:
http://www.therightfits.com/2013/01/fits-do-fitness-class-reviews-bodypump.html
I’m pretty sore today!
I LOVE BodyPump! I go three times a week, and I can’t believe how it’s transformed my body! I used to go to Jazzercise with a friend about 5 years ago. It was always a fun time!
I love TurboKick. I was so excited when I found a class here in Milwaukee. I took the class 4 times a week when I lived in LA.
Zumba is my favorite 🙂 have you tried it?! But I am hoping to try BodyPump tomorrow while I’m home on Christmas break!
I love spin class, mostly because I can chat with my neighbor while we work. 😉 But also yoga, zumba, bodypump, and step class. I need a teacher and a group to keep me motivated to work harder.
I love body pump as well! Julie, you should get certified to teach body pump and bring it to your gym. I bet a lot of other people in your area would be excited to have it. Love the Sadie pics.
I lovvee bodyattack…the perfect cardio workout and music is awesome…!!!
Generally high intensity interval training classes, but if the instructor is good and everyone’s into it, nothing beats a spin class for pumping me up!
I used to go to BodyAttack 4 times a week – Loved it sooo much.
I really , really want to go to Pump but sooo intimidated that I’ll be completely lost during the whole thing…How do you know how much weights to use, etc, etc. i need to suck it up and just GO this year though since all these classes are free at my gym!