Les Mills BODYPUMP: Classes, Benefits & More

Les Mills has taken the world by storm, and we’re on the bandwagon. With fun, pumping music, dynamic workouts and amazing results, we’re sure that you will jump on the wagon with us.


In this post, 24/7 Fitness looks at what Les Mills BODYPUMP is, what classes we offer, and the great benefits of Les Mills. Keep reading to find out why you should sign up for the soonest available class today.

What is Les Mills BODYPUMP?

Les Mills BODYPUMP is the original full-body workout that shapes, tones, and strengthens your entire body. This class uses barbells and your body weight to challenge all your muscle groups, strengthening your body from top to toe. 


This addictive workout utilises top-notch motivation, encouragement and great music to get you sweating. With challenging exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls, this scientific workout is a breakthrough in fitness training that focuses on high repetition movements with low weight loads.


This class is designed to help you achieve much more than you would on your own. After all, we all know that working out alone can be demotivating, especially when you don’t see the results you’re after. But with BODYPUMP, you’ll have the motivation of your instructors, other gymgoers, and awesome music.

What are the different types of Les Mills classes?

Our gyms now offer an array of Les Mills classes to suit every body and taste. Here are the five awesome classes that you can try at your nearest 24/7 Fitness gym today:

Les Mills BODYPUMP

Les Mills BODYPUMP is the original Les Mills workout. It’s a high-intensity workout designed to shape, tone, and strengthen the whole body


Les Mills BODYBALANCE

Our Les Mills BODYBALANCE classes focus on building strength and flexibility while achieving physical harmony and balance. These classes are a combination of Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates and offer a truly holistic workout

Les Mills BODYCOMBAT

This energetic, empowering cardio workout is inspired by martial arts and will have you feeling like you can take on the world. Our expert Les Mills BODYCOMBAT classes draw from a wide array of martial arts, including boxing, karate, tai chi, taekwondo and muay Thai. 


With the support of our motivating instructors and loud, powerful music, you’ll burn calories and build strength by kicking, striking, punching and more. It’s a ton of fun and makes an excellent addition to any gym schedule.

Les Mills SH’BAM

Do you love to dance and move your body? Or are you a little unsure of your dance moves but want to give it a try anyway? Our SH’BAM Les Mills classes feature simple, hot dance moves that get you sweating and shape up your body. 


Even if you have two left feet, this fun and sociable workout is a great option for you. Set to chart-topping dance hits, modernised Latin beats, remixed classics and the most popular nightclub music, this class is an absolute blast.

Les Mills RPM

Last up on our awesome class list; we have Les Mills RPN. This fantastic workout is a group indoor cycling class. Of course, great music is one of the cornerstones of Les Mills, and you won’t be disappointed with RPM. pumping music will have you spinning with enthusiasm and make this exercise fun and exciting.


Though this is a low-impact workout (great for those joints), you can burn up to 675 calories a session. You also control the intensity, so it will always suit your physical capabilities. With the encouragement of your instructor, the motivation of your fellow classmates giving it their best, and great music, you’ll reach your personal fitness goals in no time. 

Benefits of Les Mills BODYPUMP

During BODYPUMP workouts, you exercise your chest, legs, shoulders, back and abdominals. So this total body workout has plenty of benefits for the whole body. Here are our favourites BODYPUMP benefits:


  • Burns fat

  • Increases muscle mass

  • Defines, tones and shapes

  • Relieves muscle aches and stiffness

  • Improves posture by strengthening abdominals, back and shoulders

  • Motivates exercise and gets you moving

  • Burns more calories than most other workouts

Conclusion on BODYPUMP Les Mills

At 24/7 Fitness, we offer a broad range of classes to suit every need, taste and body. Les Mills is one of our (and our customers) favourites, as it burns tons of calories while offering a fun, energetic workout. So check out our timetable, and find the right class for you!

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