BODYPUMP Training Weekend

This last weekend I participated in an initial BODY PUMP Training workshop so that I can become certified in teaching this type of group fitness class. BODY PUMP is "the original barbell workout that STRENGTHENS YOUR ENTIRE BODY. This 60-minute program challenges all your major muscle groups by using the BEST WEIGHT-ROOM EXERCISES like squats, presses, lifts, and curls. Great music, awesome instructors, and your choice of weight inspire you to GET THE RESULTS YOU CAME FOR-and fast!"
I was introduced to this class when I first came to Cedar Rapids and the Aspen Athletic Club. I was intrigued from the first day I took it by the awesome music and the intense workout of all the major muscle groups in one hour. I attended the training workshop here in Cedar Rapids with 20 other instructors from around the Mid-West and I am still sore today! Friday we met from 11a-8p and started the day off with the Master Class and our amazing trainer leading the way. This was the most fun I have ever had taking this class before. I think it was her coaching style and connection with each participant that made her inspirational and a true BODYPUMPer. Saturday 10a-5p, we started off with the master class again as each of us taught a different track/muscle group. Then a few hours later we went through the BODY PUMP CHALLENGE. Every BP instructor to this day has gone through this grueling 60-minute challenge and this is the reason why I am still sore today. It was 5-8minute super sets of lifting as much weight in each exercise as you can! WOW!! I never thought I could every push that much weight in squats, clean and presses, lunges, curls, dips, chest presses, etc.....it literally kick my BUTT!! (Just ask Ryan how long it took me to fall asleep that night!) In the evening we went through the Master class one more time and taught the same track to improve from the first try. Sunday 8a-5p, again we had to teach a different track in the morning and again at night. So basically we did the master class 5 times (5 hours) and then the BP Challenge all within three days.

BODYPUMP™ Benefits
Burn up to 600 calories per class for fat loss

Improve your strength

Improve your general fitness

Shape and tone your muscles

Improve your bone density (helps ward off osteoporosis)

Gives you a sense of achievement

It was the most fun I have ever had in a weekend, I can't wait to start teaching it on my own. I think our trainer really was an inspirational individual and I hope I can be half the instructor she is someday with this program! She was amazing!!
Ryan has been working longer days and some Saturdays as he is still trying to meet quota with his co-workers. I have picked up a few new clients and am starting to fill my schedule a little more with training sessions, goal assessments, and group fitness classes. This weekend I am off to GRIMES for Jamie's (sister-in-law) baby shower!! YAY I GET TO SEE HER BABY TUMMY!!! Which reminds me, I still need to get the gift!!! :)