Improved Metabolism
Muscle gain increases your metabolism. Men tend to have higher metabolisms than women because they generally carry more muscle. According to the American Council on Exercise, muscle requires calories to maintain itself. By gaining just a few pounds of muscle, you can raise your metabolic rates, looking leaner and feeling more energetic than ever.
Stronger Bones
As we age, we tend to be more susceptible to bone density concerns such as osteoporosis and osteopenia. Women are especially at risk. Strength training not only strengthens muscles, it also strengthens connective tissue and bones. Weight bearing exercises like squats and overhead presses encourage the rebuilding of bones typically affected by density problems. It has been shown that the early training with weights lowers your chances of developing an age-related bone condition.
Resistance to Injury
As we age, we increase our chances of sustaining physical injury. Strength training decreases our chances of physical injury by improving joint stability, especially at the hip. Older adults who chose strength training for their lower bodies are better able to avoid trips and falls. Not to mention, a stronger body creates a stronger immune system, giving us power to fight illness and disease.
Improved Self Esteem & Confidence
Strength training has been proven to improve self-esteem and boost confidence among men and women. A study published in The Physician and Sports Medicine Journal found that the gaining of physical strength is especially empowering for women. Women who set and achieve fitness goals witness a boost to self-esteem and confidence. These benefits positively impact job performance and personal relationships.
LES MILLS BODYPUMP™
BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 55-minute weight lifting class can be tailored from a beginning level to advanced level participant. Class participants use mostly a barbell to work through 10 tracks of music each targeting specific muscle groups such as legs, chest, back, arms, shoulders and abs. A highly motivational instructor will guide you through the class queuing you on weight selection, correct form, proper technique and timing. You control the intensity of your workout by the amount of weight you place on the barbell. After class, participants will feel energized from a great resistance and cardio workout. It typically takes a beginning participant 3 or 4 classes to get comfortable with the moves and to know what weights to be using on their bar.
A typical class: BODYPUMP™ is designed to improve strength and endurance in the major muscle groups and, in doing so, burn calories. We use carefully chosen music tracks to guide you through the class with maximum effect. The usual length of each class is 55 minutes. Like all of the LES MILLS™ programs, a new BODYPUMP™ class is released every three months with new music and choreography.
Your muscles will feel a little sore after your first BODYPUMP™ class, but keep at it. It’ll get easier, we promise! After your first few classes we recommend a maximum of two to three classes a week. Remember, your body needs recovery time between workouts, so rest for at least one day between classes.
BUTTS AND GUTS
Designed for all levels of fitness, this class is specifically focused on targeting those typical "problem” areas! Using resistance bands, bosu balls, stability balls and steps, this class is designed to provide maximum effectiveness using a blend of glute, ab and inner/outer thigh exercises. Participants will whittle their middle and sculpt their legs and glutes with a variety of standing and mat-based training. After class you will feel muscles you didn't know you had! | 
