hey bodypump instructors
- Thread starter boxer
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not a body pump instructor but the concept is to use light wts.I have the body pump tape and also attend a power cut class which is similair.I hate to use such light wts so I always have dbells near so I can switch to a lighter wt so I get a awesome pump from alittle heavier wt.But by the end of the shoulder seg. 3lbs is about all I can handle.with power cut we use both bar and dbell body pump is bar only I think.I began powercut starting with what the instructor recommended and next workout I could tell for myself what I needed wt wise.
dss62467
Cathlete
I trained as a bodypump instructor a few years back. It's all about low weight and high reps. There was one guy who was training to instruct and he was a "power lifter" at first. You know - all bulky, couldn't lower his arms all the way. After a few months teaching bodypump, he really slimmed down and was pretty easy on the eyes.
If you're wondering if I stopped instructing because I didn't like bodypump - well...that's one reason. I wasn't crazy about it. But mostly it's because I'm a rather shy person and didn't like instructing at all. It was an attempt to do something out of my comfort zone. Plus, I really prefer to exercise alone at my house.
If you're wondering if I stopped instructing because I didn't like bodypump - well...that's one reason. I wasn't crazy about it. But mostly it's because I'm a rather shy person and didn't like instructing at all. It was an attempt to do something out of my comfort zone. Plus, I really prefer to exercise alone at my house.
endorphin_junkie
Cathlete
Hey Boxer!! I have been taking BodyPump classes for 4 years and teaching for a year and a bit. It is very much a muscular endurance program and geared to those who get better results in a group fitness atmosphere. The class focusses on meticulous attention to form, if you can't make the last reps 'pretty' (with great form) then your bar is too heavy. For participants who have been doing the program for a while I encourage them to have 2 bars set (if they are available), starting heavy and then when form begins to slide, switching to the lighter bar.
Each BodyPump release is different and I lean toward building classes with lots of slower work to maximize the opportunity for strength gains. Pump is a great way to switch up training, chisel some muscle and build bone density. I love this program but think participants should also do slower heavier work to avoid plateaus and build more strength. Here's a link with some research info. HTH
http://bodytrainingsystems.com/participants/html/frameset.htm
Take Care
Laurie
Each BodyPump release is different and I lean toward building classes with lots of slower work to maximize the opportunity for strength gains. Pump is a great way to switch up training, chisel some muscle and build bone density. I love this program but think participants should also do slower heavier work to avoid plateaus and build more strength. Here's a link with some research info. HTH
http://bodytrainingsystems.com/participants/html/frameset.htm
Take Care
Laurie