What is your opinion on Les Mills Body Pump?
I have attended Les Mills Body Pump at a NYC gym, and at fitness conventions. The classes I have seen have paid little or no attention to correct lifting and alignment. (granted it has been at least 2 years since I have taken one). The instructors gave lip service to alignment, but I saw terrible form, (including the instructors), and never saw a correction.
My other problem with the class is it is too hard to challenge the legs (at least for advanced participants),while working upper body. For example, I can handle 20 pounds while doing a front raise, but don’t feel that is enough intensity for me to squat with.
I do believe the classes could be a positive introduction to weight training, but feel more emphasis must be paid to instructor training, and that class sizes should be limited so corrections can be made.