The new workout of the decade
Strength is now the biggest category in fitness, attracting people of all ages and genders. But there are a lot of barriers to entry. The gym floor can be intimidating. Paying for personal training can be costly. And waiting for equipment, technique challenges, and boredom are all very real issues.
BODYPUMP HEAVY IS THE SOLUTION
BODYPUMP HEAVY™ uses traditional lifting techniques to challenge strength, build lean muscle, and deliver measurable performance gains.
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.
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 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.
All you need to know about BODYPUMP HEAVY
BODYPUMP HEAVY™ is tempo-based weightlifting that switches on your metabolic engine to build lean muscle like nothing else. Drawing on traditional lifting techniques, this powerful class challenges strength, builds lean muscle, and drives measurable performance gains. It’s simple to do and the slow tempo with lots of recovery periods allows for expert coaching, so you master form and technique.
We’re previewing this new class at Les Mills Live in Tokyo. More details around when BODYPUMP HEAVY will be available in clubs and on LES MILLS+ will be coming soon.
While BODYPUMP™ builds strength endurance and lean muscle growth using the Rep Effect (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 recoveries allow for increased focus on technique and the ability to lift heavier.
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.
Yes! We’ll share more information on this mid October. Keep an eye on our Les Mills channels to get the latest updates.
Stay tuned to your club’s communications and Les Mills channels for updates, event announcements, and educational content. More details to come soon!
