Dee2

I am a 56 year old woman who since 1985 had been an instructor of step aerobics, muscular conditioning, high impact or what else the latest fad was of the time. Six years ago I was very depressed after months of experiencing excruciating in my lower back and down the side of my right leg. After several tests I was told that the pain was from the impingement of my sciatic nerve and that I had 5 bulging discs from L5 to S1. I was advised to discontinue any weight bearing exercise of any kind, or I would need to have an operation. After years of teaching I was being told to give it up, stay out of the GGX room, and especially the weight room.

Nine months later, fat and depressed, and still with back pain I went to see another doctor. Thank God I did! This doctor was an athlete, who also had back problems. He said I should start an exercise program doing light weights with high reps to strengthen my trunk and lower back area. I walked into Gold's gym at just the right time as they were advertising the launch of Body Pump, - a safe, barbell workout, using low weights with high repetitions! I began taking the class 3-4 times a week. My back pain went away as my trunk area got stronger. No longer did I feel like a 50+ year old, has been, over the hill instructor. Instead I got certified as a Body Pump instructor. Gold's Gym gave me prime time slots. My classes are packed by participants of all ages. The rest is fabulous history!

Update: July 11th 2009:

Attended the BodyPUMP Instructor UPSKILLING Intensive Workshop Austn Texas. Justin our trainer was bloody AWESOME!!!

If you been Teaching BodyPUMP for a while and have not Attended a BodyPUMP Instructor UpSkilling Workshop, you need to Sign Up for one ASAP!!!

You are Totally missing out on how to Improve your Self (Form, Technique, Cueing and the Lastest Education) which will of course Increase your Class Numbers because you will be Improving your Participants Workout and Results!!!
There have been so many Changes and Improvements in the LM BodyPUMP Program that every BodyPump Instructor needs to be Educated on so you can Improve your Teaching skills, plus Educate the Members more!!!!
Thank you Justin for Teaching me how to Improve my self so I can Teach others on how to to get the Most out of their Workout!!!

Can't wait to ROCK the House with the new BodyPUMP 70 this week with New ways of Teaching it!!!!