Les Mills Strength Development is progressive strength training class. Unlike BODYPUMP, Strength Development focuses on lifting heavier weights for slower tempos, with gradually increasing intensity from workout to workout.
Each 45 minute class progresses through three phases:
- A pure strength phase, focusing on heavy loads and low reps to produce mechanical muscle tension
- A hypertrophy phase with slightly higher reps to generate metabolic fatigue
- An integrated phase focusing on multiple muscle groups and unilateral loading with explosive tempos
Each phase incorporates rest periods to maximise output in each set and freedom to move at your own pace guided by the specific rep range in each block.
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT TO BODYPUMP OR bodypump heavy?
- Strength Development: a progressive strength training class
- BODYPUMP: a strength endurance and functional conditioning class using light to moderate weights, high reps, a variety of tempos, continuous movement and minimal rest
- BODYPUMP Heavy: a purely strength-focused weightlifting class using moderate to heavy weights, low complexity movements and plenty opportunity for rest
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