The global success of the encouraged Body Pump Les Mills to create a customized version of the program to accomplish it at home. In 2011 together with BeachBody, they released a workout Pump Workout.
After detailed reviews of both programs on the website, our readers had questions: what is the difference between Body Pump and Pump Workout , with some video better get started, can I run a program for beginners? The answers to these questions read below.
Body Pump is a 60-minute workout with weights for all muscle groups. It is designed for fitness clubs under the guidance of a qualified coach. Every three months Millsy release a new version of the program (currently already more than 90 issues) with updated versions of the exercises. Video are the workshops, which are intended mostly for coaches of group classes. But also for him to do, too, if you are a beginner in fitness.
Pump Workout is a program created by Les mills specially for home use. It includes 7 workouts that will help you to gradually take in the work of the post. Here the trainers explain in detail the technique of performing the exercises, give recommendations on the choice of weights, comment on important features of the lessons with rod. The course lasts for 3 months. Gradually you will come to the level proposed in original versions of Body Pump.
So, what is important to know, when we talk about these two Les Mills programs:
- For beginners would be preferable Pump Workout program because it provides detailed advice and recommendations throughout the lessons.
- Pump Workout — this is complex training, where a ready schedule of classes for 3 months. While Body Pump is a single exercise.
- For those who have already worked with a barbell before, including group sessions, you can choose the other program.
It is important to note that both programs are equally effective. But if the Body Pump in the first place is considered training for the fitness room, the Pump Workout is a complete package for home use.