Les Mills Pump - Featuring 'The Rep Effect'
That’s right – I’ve been through the full 90 days of a new home fitness course – this is my Les Mills Pump review.
Contents
1) Overview of the Les Mills Pump
-The Rep Effect
-What Comes In The Package
2) My Les Mills Pump Review
-Caters To All Levels
-My Verdict
Overview of the Les Mills Pump
In case you missed my previous post on the Les Mills Pump DVD series, here’s a quick overview.
The Les Mills Pump is a new home fitness DVD training series. It is based on the Les Mills Bodypump classes – these are real classes held in over 14,000 gyms across 80 countries worldwide. They are so popular that over 3 million people attend each and every week. So that gives you an idea of how popular and how well this system works – and now you can have it in your own home.
The Rep Effect
So what is Bodypump, anyway? It’s a system based on using barbells with high repetitions to build sexy, lean muscle faster than ever before. This is what’s known as the Rep Effect in the new Les Mills Pump DVD series.
You don't have to be like this guy...
You’ll be working out 3 times a week over a 90-day period. Be prepared for some tough workouts though – you’ll need those days off.
You can set the weight you’re comfortable with – but this system is based on high reps and relatively lower weights compared to other home fitness courses. With up to 100 reps per body part, in some workouts you’ll reach 800 reps in one sitting. All that matters here though is that you’ll know that you’ll be burning up to 1,000 calories per hour, which is incredible.
The Rep Effect truly means this workout is one of the very fastest at burning fat, losing weight and building sexy muscles.
The video above shows you what the rep effect is all about. It’s worth a look to see what the program is like if you haven’t already seen it.
What Comes In The Package
Les Mills Pump is the complete package.
So let’s get down to the basics. You’ll receive 7 workouts over 8 DVDs:
- Les Mills Pump Basics – Learn how to assemble your weights and the proper stance techniques
- Pump Challenge – Fundamental resistance exercises
- Pump And Burn – Compound moves that work several muscles at once to scorch the calories
- Les Mills Pump And Shred – Build endurance with The Rep Effect
- Les Mills Pump Revolution – Fast tempos and powerful moves to really build lean muscle
- Pump Extreme – High intensity, targeted muscle training
- BONUS: Les Mills Flow – Stretches to increase flexibility
- BONUS: Hard Core Abs – Carve out your core and define your back
That’s not all. Barbells, weights and safety clips are included in the package as they are a necessity.
Of course, if you order through Beachbody, you’ll get some great bonuses:
- Lean, Strong & Unstoppable Fitness Guide – Map out your 90 days with a training calendar, guidelines and a step-by-step guide
- Get Lean Nutrition Guide – In 3 phases, you’ll be firing up your metabolism. 50 recipes and meal plans to customize.
- Tape Measure + Measurement Tracker – Tracking your results is crucial to your motivation and success. Watch the inches melt away.
- Free online support – You’ll have access to TeamBeachbody.com with access to fitness experts and an incredible peer network
- The 2 bonus DVDs – ‘Les Mills Flow’ and ‘Hard Core Abs’
That’s a lot of bonuses, even for Beachbody.
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I don’t know how long they will keep them all there. Right now, you can trial the entire system for just $14.95, with shipping FREE. That’s an unbeatable offer.
My Les Mills Pump Review
Some of the best pump trainers were brought in to help create this DVD series, and it really shows. When you’re really pushing with the Rep Effect in full force, the motivation the trainers and the music tracks give you is crucial. Not all of the songs are to my taste, but then again nothing will cater for everybody. I just put on some of my own music whenever I felt like it, because the power of rhythm in music always helps me work out better.
While it’s only 3 days a week, it is still hardcore! In the first few weeks, my legs were shaking after each workout. You can feel it working several different muscle groups, especially in the compound workouts in the Pump And Burn DVD.
The Les Mills Pump Flow DVD makes for a nice change with some stretches. You can do this on a day off if you like, maybe on a Sunday. That’s how I usually do my workouts (I’m a big fan of Beachbody and how they structure their workout programs).
Caters To All Levels
I wouldn’t call myself a beginner anymore when it comes to fitness. I coped fairly well with the 90 days, although it was tough-going in parts.
That said, I wanted to convey in this Les Mills Pump review that it doesn’t matter what level you are currently at. You can adjust the weights as low as you need them. They’ll teach you how to properly set up and care for your barbells and weights, so no need to worry on that front.
My Verdict
The fastest way to lean muscles?
I trimmed my body fat by 2% using this program, which for me is a pretty good improvement as I like to keep it as low as possible. Currently I’m at 7% after using the Les Mills Pump. That’s how I tend to rate my progress. Of course, your goals are unique – you may be looking to lose some weight, cut down on belly fat, build some lean muscle or just get a healthier, sexier look.
In any case, I think you can achieve your goals with the Les Mills Pump. It’s another fantastic offering from Beachbody and it’s already taking off big time. Experts are saying that it’s one of the fastest ways to get lean muscles ever, and I have to agree.
I don’t want to give a mark out of 10 or anything, I just want to give my whole-hearted recommendation to you for this program. You can probably afford to take the trial offer of $14.95 up no matter what your circumstances, so why not give it a shot? You have 30 days to try it out, and you can cancel at any time (but you won’t want to). Click through now to see what all the fuss is about:
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Good luck on your Les Mills Pump 90-day journey!
Finally, they have a home workout!
Hi, I read your review over this program,Les Mills and I’m still thinking if its really worth it. Its kind of expensive and looking at the clips it looks like they keep doing the same movements(deadlifts, squats, etc.) I’m looking to tighten up, not really lose any weight it surprises me that you only lost 2% body fat! I guess you should of added some HIIT workouts or sprinting on the walk days. Which body part do you think you had a significant change(legs, butt, arms,??) thanks so much for your reply
He lost 2% body fat to put him at 7% body fat. How much body fat do you want him to lose. In all reality he probably shouldn’t be down that low.
The calorie burn is exaggerated by a ton. I use my HR monitor and burn around 270 calories in the 55 minute Extremem workout. I know you continue to burn calories after the workout while your muscles are recovering and bigger muscles burn more calories all the time, but Beachbody shouldn’t make such rediculous claims.
The workout is great and my body has made more positive changes doing Les Mills Pump than several other workout DVD series I’ve tried. My shoulders and back look hot and my legs are lean and super strong now! So just emphasize the positive body improvement rather than false claims about the calorie burn.
Seriously? You’re basing your calorie burn on a HR monitor? Let me know when you use something like a Bodybugg or Bodymedia device that detects Galvanic Skin Response and Heat Flux, along with that HR. Their claims aren’t ridiculous, your assumption that HR shows complete caloric burn is ridiculous. Sorry to be harsh, but just being honest.
I have the body bug and it says I burned a little over 1000 calories in the hour I was doing the Les Mills Pump
calorie burn with strength training, especially using weights, takes effect AFTER the exercise. you continue to burn calories later on. leave your HR monitor on for a few hours after and see that number go up exponentially. at the time of the exercise you’re not expelling a lot of calories to do a squat, but the effect on the muscle continues after the move is completed.
Hi Jan,
What are you doing for cardio on the walk days? Are you walking or doing some other BB cardio? I have turbofire, so I guess I could add that in, but honestly I like Billy Blanks(really any taebo video from him)he has alot of new ones and his exercises really bring in the waist making it smaller and not that boxy boy torso look.
I agree with you completely! I was thinking the exact same thing for cardi..Every other program I buy, everyone is still boxy looking and thick in the waist. When I included Tae Bo on a regular basis in my workout regimen, I had the best Abs and smallest waistline.
Really? So good to see that someone knows what I’m talking about:)
Have you heard of Tiffany Rothe workouts? That girl will work your waist like no one else! Try her out
I created my own program and it is every bit as good as LMP.
It’s a 60 day regiment 6 days weekly.
Alternating workouts.
Mon-Thur-full body weigths-45 min
Tue-Fri-Strecth 20 min and walk 40 min
Wend-Sat-bodyweight circuits-60 min
Sun-rest
After 30 days rest 7 days just walking 20 and strecth
15 min then finish the remaining 30 days.
Why should I pay for pump, p90?
Try My program called “poor man’s fitness plan”.
I am 54 years old and have always been active. My husband and I worked out with weights all our 32 yrs together. After he pasted away I stopped and after 7 years really need to get back at it. Do you think this would work for my age? Also I have a 14 yr old granddaughter that I would like to get into this kind of work out as she is very over weight.
Yes, your age is no barrier to doing a workout like this. Especially the Les Mills Pump, which is low weight and high rep. I’m sorry to hear about your husband. It’s great to hear you want to get back into being active though, it sounds like you’re quite motivated. It would be great for your granddaughter as well. You could start it off together and hold each other accountable.
Sounds like a good workout program. I wonder how good the rep effect works on building muscle.
I am wanting to get back into shape and did at first, start P90X. My issue with P90X was the commitment to six days a week working out as I work as a waiter and sometimes work what’s called “double shifts” which can be 14+ hrs a day and sometimes 2-3 days in a row back to back. I’m thinking this program will suit me better as I CAN commit to three days a week without compromising on sleep. I found trying to wake up super early, eat to fuel my workout and then workout before a double shift was just not suitable as I would only sleep 5/6 hrs to do this.
My goals are to tone up, lose a little weight (maybe 7lbs max) but also to tone my whole body. P90X worked different muscles on separate days whereas LMP looks like each session is a total body workout. Am I right?
I’m in the UK and right now Beachbody UK doesn’t sell LMP so I am in touch with my BB coach Karla who supplies me with Shakeology, and she is looking to sending me out the DVDs. One problem is that LMP doesn’t come in DVD only packages, I can only seem to get the package with the barbell (which I can sort in the UK and save on costly postage) so this is slowing down the whole process!
Any advice on whether I’m making the right switch is helpful. I LOVE BB and their vision and for now am recommending their programs to all.
Many thanks,
Richie.