Body Pump

As part of my program, my class meets once a week for two hours. Each time we meet we spend an hour in class learning about the upcoming week, benefits of healthy living, and hold group discussions about our successes and failures. The second hour of our class is spent doing one hour of exercise. My class is held at our local fitness center/country club (Hampshire Hills Sports & Fitness). The country club as many great features other than exercise, but my class utilizes the fitness equipment and tools primarily. One great fitness tool is the fitness classes. 

During our last hour of class we are introduced to some form of fitness whether it be: machines, weights, resistance bands, fitness classes, stationary bikes for cycling, exercise balls, etc- my favorite is when we are introduced to the fitness classes. I really enjoy the 'Body Pump' class which is a one hour class using free weights to some form of choreography with music and we follow the instructor. During our introduction we are shown how to set up our equipment for the class and then we are given a slower paced preview of what to expect. Typically after our class finishes, my instructors goal is to introduce us to something we enjoy so we are encourage to work out 

Well.....I went to body pump and my muscles ached for a week!! Here is a little preview of what a body pump class is like...keep in mind it is non-stop weight lifting for an hour!!

After my muscles accepted the pain, I actually felt pretty good and went back for a second class. The second time around was a bit easier. This is now one of my favorite fitness classes that we have been introduced to and I now try to go at least once a week and sometimes I go twice a week. If you are anything like me- working out in the gym at the standard machines does not exactly motivate me. Taking fitness classes is a fun way to exercise and the environment is very welcoming, fun, and motivation. I would strongly recommend this class I have really learned to love it and no longer dread the gym!