BODYPUMP HEAVY - THE NEW WORKOUT OF THE DECADE
BODYPUMP HEAVY™ uses traditional lifting techniques to challenge strength, build lean muscle, and deliver measurable performance gains.
GET SET TO LAUNCH THE NEW WORKOUT OF THE DECADE
We’re making it easy for clubs to launch BODYPUMP HEAVY. We’re offering our current BODYPUMP club partners first access to this new program for no extra cost – these partners can get a free license until the end of March 2026. New club partners can get set up with all the tools and support they need to deliver this new program by getting in touch with their local Les Mills team.
WHY IT WORKS FOR YOUR MEMBERS
This is serious strength training, made seriously fun. The simple, slow movements with long recoveries allow for increased focus on technique. Add the iconic music and group energy and it makes traditional lifting an addictive experience.
WHY IT WORKS FOR YOUR CLUB
Backed by the science of BODYPUMP™ – the world's most loved strength class for over 30 years – BODYPUMP HEAVY makes safe, effective traditional weightlifting accessible to everyone. Beginners can start light, learn great form and technique, and build at their own speed, guided by expert Les Mills certified instructors. Experienced lifters can break through plateaus.
This is a surefire way to help more members make more progress and get more results = higher engagement, better retention, and more referrals.
WHY INSTRUCTORS WANT TO TEACH IT
Instructors will love teaching this new evolution in strength training. They can easily learn the simple choreography, enjoy more time to coach form and technique, and strengthen their own game at the same time. Existing BODYPUMP Instructors can get the first release and start teaching BODYPUMP HEAVY with no extra steps, and no extra cost.
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BODYPUMP HEAVY is for everyone! The simple, slow movements with long recoveries between sets mean there’s no need to race to match the beat or worry about falling behind. Beginners can start light, learn great form and technique, and build at their own speed, guided by expert Les Mills certified instructors. Experienced lifters can break through plateaus and get even stronger.
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BODYPUMP builds strength endurance and lean muscle growth using the Rep Effect – where you do over 1,000 reps in a single class. BODYPUMP HEAVY takes the proven psychology of group training and combines it with slower weightlifting. You focus on the same foundational lifts, but the slower speeds and longer recoveries, which allows for increased focus on technique and the ability to lift heavier.
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All you need is comfortable workout clothes, supportive shoes, a drink bottle and a sweat towel. During the class you’ll use a weight bar and weight plates. These will be supplied in the class.
If you're working out at home you could get some LES MILLS EQUIPMENT to help.
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No. BODYPUMP HEAVY is not designed to replace BODYPUMP but to run alongside it, providing a natural next step for those who want to lift heavier. BODYPUMP HEAVY and BODYPUMP, meet different training needs and work best when scheduled together to provide both endurance and progression pathways.
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