Les Mills classes
BodyAttack | BodyBalance | BodyCombat
BodyPump | BodyJam | BodyStep | RPM
Les Mills has a range of seven pre-choreographed group fitness-to-music classes that deliver the results people want from Sydney to Sao Paulo, from Rio to Reykjavik and from Auckland to Amsterdam.
Les Mills classes are currently running in more than 55 countries, with an estimated four million participants a week.
Consistent choreography in all classes are run to great music and passionate instructors inspire exhilarating workouts that more and more members are making part of their regular fitness routine. Every three months, Les Mills releases new classes with fresh choreography and music.
BodyAttack
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Simple effective, here now at Sutherland Leisure Centre! BodyAttack is a group exercise program to music that activates the power energy systems. BodyAttack is a pre-choreographed 55-minute workout using high intensity interval conditioning. BodyAttack's simple choreography makes it easy for all class enthusiasts.
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Benefits
- An athletic challenge
- Muscle control is improved
- Increased muscle endurance
- Improves co-ordination
- Strengthens joints, ligaments and tendons
- Upper and lower muscle toning and conditioning
- Improved bio-mechanical efficiency
Question: do you want?
- A high intensity workout
- Increased aerobic stamina
- Powerful anaerobic strength
- A challenging workout to improve overall fitness
- An athletic class with inspirational music and instructors
- A simple, non dancy class that is easy to follow
What to bring?
Wear comfortable, loose clothing or fitness wear. Footwear and towel is required.
Who can participate?
Aimed at intermediate and above levels of fitness. New participants with moderate fitness levels can benefit by using options to self regulate intensity.
Sedentary people and those with medical conditions must seek the advice of a health professional or doctor before attempting BodyAttack.
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BodyBalance
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Total health and well being! BodyBalance is a total system of health and well being. It reduces stress, improves balance, flexibility and heart and lung function. BodyBalance is based on three disciplines: tai chi, pilates and yoga, and concentrates on breathing techniques as well as stretching and strength work.
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The benefits of the program include:
- Flexibility - BodyBalance lengthens all our major muscles and improves the range of motion of our joints. It allows the spine to move freely in all directions correcting alignment and freeing joints.
- Strength - BodyBalance is weight bearing which improves bone density, builds and strengthens the muscle and provides a firm base of support for the spine.
- Balance - Regular practise improves physical coordination and balance as well as poise and concentration. It will help create a more symmetrical body that reduces stress on the spine and discomfort in the muscles.
- Heart and lung function - BodyBalance improves breathing ability, strengthening the heart and increasing cardiovascular capacity.
- Reduce stress - With an emphasis on relaxation, breathing and focus on movement, the result is reduced overall stress levels both physical and psychological.
Who can participate?
BodyBalance is for all levels. The program offers a variety of options so that you can work at your own level. Your BodyBalance instructors at Sutherland Leisure Centre are all qualified to instruct and advise on this speciality class.
What to bring?
Wear comfortable clothing or fitness wear. A towel is required. No shoes required.
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BodyCombat
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A great overall workout! BodyCombat is a martial arts based, pre-choreographed endurance, flexibility and strength program set to powerful and motivating music. BodyCombat combines elements of traditional martial arts including tai chi, karate and kick boxing to give you a great overall workout.
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Benefits
Body combat is an energetic group exercise class which stimulates the body and mind. Regular attendance 2-3 times per week may result in the following benefits:
- improved strength
- improved speed – power
- improved flexibility
- increased joint mobility and range of movement
- improved strength endurance
- improved co-ordination and balance
- reduced stress levels
- potential weight loss through caloric expenditure and increased muscle tissue.
- the legs - strengthened and toned through kicks and shuffles
- the upper body - trained through a variety of punches, hand and elbow strikes and defensive moves. Will give your abs a great workout. Your BodyCombat instructors are all qualified to instruct this speciality class.
What to bring?
Wear comfortable, loose clothing or fitness wear. Footwear is required, a towel is required.
Who can participate?
BodyCombat is for all levels. The program offers a variety of options so that you can work at your own level. No previous knowledge of kickboxing or martial arts is necessary to participate and gain benefits.
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BodyPump
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A complete work! BodyPump is a non-impact class designed to give your body a complete workout using barbells and weights to music.
Starting with an all body warm-up, the class leads in to working out all major muscle groups. The focus is on correct lifting techniques, the use of light weights and high repetitions which will give a well toned and lean body within weeks. |
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Benefits
The major attraction to BodyPump is that the results are almost immediate. It is also a class that can be used in association with many other quick reaction and endurance sports.
The class starts with a warm-up of all muscle groups. It then progresses to target all major muscle groups including legs, chest, back, biceps, triceps, shoulders and abdominals. It concludes with a strength and cool down – a complete workout.
Other benefits include
- Muscle toning and conditioning
- Increased metabolism
- Increased fat burning ability
- Members of all ages and fitness levels can participate in the same class.
Pregnancy and pump
As with all exercise during pregnancy, caution should be exercised because of the potential effects of the exercise on the growing baby and on the mother. Due to the repetitive lifting techniques used in pump special consideration should be given to the potential for joint pain to occur (specifically in the back and knees). This is due to the release of the hormone called relaxin during pregnancy which increases the joint laxity in the mother. There is also concern for the possibility of breast tenderness due to repetitive chest movements and the potential for problems with balance when lifting weights above the head etc due to changes in the mothers centre of gravity. There could also be a risk of trauma to the baby should a bar accidentally fall or hit the mother in the abdominal area.
For this reason pump is not the most appropriate workout for the pregnant exerciser and it is not recommended that a women who has not previously participated in pump commence a pump class during her pregnancy.
However healthy pregnant exercisers who have previously been exercising in pump may continue to do so as long as they follow these important guidelines.
- Keep heart rate below 150bpm
- Do not spend 2-3 minutes lying on your back
- Avoid holding your breath with exertion
- Be extremely cautious in the later stage of pregnancy as the level of injury or discomfort may increase.
- Know and understand the warning signs of when to stop exercising.
What to bring?
Wear comfortable, loose clothing or fitness wear. Footwear is required. A towel is useful.
Who can participate?
The 1.5Kg bars are suitable for absolute beginner with variations of 1kg, 2.5 kg and 5.kg plates available to suit different strength and fitness levels.
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BodyJam
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Get down at BodyJam at Sutherland Leisure Centre! Half an hour technique and education plus one hour class. Come and pick up some moves for the weekend!
Regular classes now on the timetable.
Lose yourself in the dance inspired cardio workout to the latest dance styles and the hottest new sounds. Low impact, mixed intensity makes this a fun workout for everyone. |
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BodyJam is a cardio workout where you are free to enjoy the sensation of dance. An addictive fusion of the latest dance styles and hottest new sounds puts the emphasis as much on having fun as breaking a sweat. Learn to move with attitude through this 55-minute class. So come down, get front and centre and get high on the feeling of dance.
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BodyStep
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BodyStep is the energizing step workout that makes you feel liberated and alive. Using a height-adjustable step and simple movements on, over and around the step you get huge motivation from sing-a-long music and approachable instructors. Cardio blocks push fat burning systems into high gear followed by muscle conditioning tracks that shape and tone your body.
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RPM
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RPM has now been launched at Sutherland Leisure Centre with the introduction of our new Spin Studio NOW open!
RPM™ is the indoor cycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music. Take on the terrain with your inspiring team coach who leads the pack through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Discover your athlete within – sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high.
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