Les Mills Pump...any more reviews??

[tiletha444]

I'm considering purchasing this BeachBody product. Those of you that have it, do you have any more info/reviews you can share? Is it worth the money?

thanks a bunch!!

[UNLVCrjChick]

Bumping this thread, as I'm considering purchasing this set - for the barbell alone, even though I already own a barbell, since I love the Body Pump barbells used at my gym.

[garance]

You might want to look over at videofitness.com. There was a long thread awhile back and a lot of enthusiastic praise for the music. Also some clips. If I could just buy the dvds and not all that equipment, I would do it. I loved the music.

[fit44]

Originally Posted by UNLVCrjChick

Bumping this thread, as I'm considering purchasing this set - for the barbell alone, even though I already own a barbell, since I love the Body Pump barbells used at my gym.

I'm not sure it's the same barbell. The BB barbell comes in two pieces and screws together. It's not commercial quality. I would imagine a club would have light commercial or commercial grade equipment.

The weighted work is totally worth the money! I'm enjoying the workouts and the music is fantastic! It is pricey if you do not need a barbell.

The cardio package is just so-so. If I had known the music was not as good in cardio workouts, I would have passed. I like the Sports Attack, but the combat and the step are kind of boring and the music is not great.

Here are the clips I videotaped with my flip camera (love this camera). I have the music "pumped up" option so you can't hear the instructor. I wish all my workouts had this option!!!

Clips from Pump
VID00032.AVI - YouTube
VID00031.AVI - YouTube


Clips of Combat-
VID00034.AVI - YouTube
VID00035.AVI - YouTube

[UNLVCrjChick]

Thanks for posting the clips! I think I will be passing on this set: I just read through most of the posts on the video fitness forum, and most people were complaining about their barbells and the clips being defective. I even checked out the message boards on BeachBody.com and people on there were also complaining about the defective barbells. Maybe if they release the workouts sans barbell I would consider purchasing, but for now, I won't be. I just love the quick release clips and the rubber bar/plates that I think I will buy the barbell through the Step company: the barbell on their site looks identical to the barbell/plates I use at my gym.

Here's the link to the Step barbell: http://www.thestep.com/Group-Fitness...c=7&category=5

[tralaiven]

I was seriously waiting for this set to come out, but when I saw the clips and the barbell....I thought....mehhh>>> So instead I got some new Kelly Coffey Meyer dvds of 30 Minutes to fitness...and I am happy.

[Denise R]

I actually really like the barbell that came with the set and I'd get another if I could. It was long enough and thin (and padded)....very comfortable for my hands/back. I also am having no problems with the clips. Sorry that others are having issues!

[tiletha444]

Thanks for the great info and videoclips!!

From the videoclips, I really like the music! I'm still on the fence about ordering though....

[Czechfan]

Hi

I've been pining for Les Mills Pump since I first heard about it from the message boards at beach body. I have been to videofitness forum and read the threads I could find about it.

I still want this but I'm feeling conflicted about the price, the barbell (I already have a 110 lbs set), and I'm concerned when I learned that the clips that come with the basic set are plastic and some people are having the clips break on them. Ok now for those of you that did purchase the basic set and have received the entire set with barbell and clips, what do you think of the barbell and clips? Also will standard spring clips assuming you have a pair fit on the Les Mills Pump barbell? I'd love to know the answer to this.

I did take the time to contact beachbody via instant chat and ask if beachbody had any possible plans to release another option to purchase only the dvds used in the basic set minus the barbell and deluxe step options. I was told no I recall reading at video fitness forum that some had contacted beachbody and was told by customer service that it would but after it was officially launched to the public. This representative also state to this person that they knew other Les Mills stuff was supposed to be added to the system but nothing has yet because its not launched to the public as of yet.

So, I'm officially bummed not knowing what is going to happen with this if I'll be able to purchase only the basic set dvds from beachbody should they come available. My other option is just get only the 3 cardio Les Pump dvds offered, just order a Troy lite bar when they come available after March since they are backorederd. Ugh, can you see my issues and turmoil? I know there is going to be a New Turbo Fire follow up in the future as well. So, I'm stuck with all these options and one thing I do know is I need to save like crazy to afford to be able to act on any of them. Help! I could really use the info on the clips with the barbel offered from beachbody as to if standard barbell spring clips will fit on the Les Mills barbell beach body has or not? Please let me know either way. I truly appreciate the info and appreciate the enthusiasm in supporting each other fitness dvd addiction Thanks in advance!

Nora

[fit44]

Nora,

I understand what you are saying. IMO, you should not order the cardio deluxe set. You will be disappointed. The music is just so-so. It's nothing like the music in the pump workouts.

I needed a barbell, so I took the plunge.