Have you ever tried one of the Body Sculpt classes in your local GymPlus? If you haven’t it’s likely that you are wondering what actually happens in a Body Sculpt class.
In a nutshell, Body Sculpt is a low to moderate intensity workout that uses light weights, resistance bands and bodyweight in order to tone up your muscles, improve your endurance, enhance your overall strength and make your body look sculpted. Body Sculpt classes are fun, suitable for all fitness levels, and produce enough exercise induced endorphins to make you happy too.
Body Sculpt classes are aimed at both male and female athletes and are ideally suited to women and men aged 25-55 years. Body Sculpt is a great way of introducing yourself to toning classes, the weights area, when returning from injury or for those who are looking for a structured class without the intensity of HIIT.
What happens in a Body Sculpt class?
The typical class structure here at GymPlus is:
- Warm-up to start with
- Muscle group isolation (arms, core, glutes, legs)
- Cool-down stretch
During the class, your experienced GymPlus instructor will blend equipment such as dumbbells, resistance bands, mats and steps. This way, strength, endurance and motility are all blended for a balanced workout.
How is Body Sculpt different to HIIT, Spin and Yoga?
Body Sculpt strengthens and tones your muscles at moderate intensity in moderate heart rate, using weights, bands and steps. It’s aimed at muscle growth.
HIIT is cardio and fat-burn focussed, fast and explosive, at high heartrate, training endurance and power using your own bodyweight.
Spin classes also train your endurance and power, focussing in on leg work on stationary bikes with a high heartrate.
Yoga is gentle, restorative and mindful. It focuses on flexibility and strength with slow movement at a low heart rate.
Who is Body Sculpt for?
Body Sculpt is ideal for beginners nervous about using weights and seeking a structured introduction to the weight room. It is also suitable for members returning after a break or coming out of recovery after an injury.
Body Sculpt is ideally suited to adults between the ages of 25-55 seeking to tone up their body, improve their core and posture, and build muscle for both appearance and health.
It’s gentle enough to especially suit women over the age of 40 aiming to build muscle and prevent osteoporosis.
Making Body Sculpt part of your weekly Routine at GymPlus
If you’re comparing the classes in your local GymPlus to see which suits you best, HIIT, spin, yoga or Body Sculpt, take a look at the comparison above to see which type of exercise suits you most.
Do you want high intensity cardio (HIIT), a leg based aerobic workout (spin) or strength based flexibility at a slow pace (yoga)? Body Sculpt combines elements of all three and is a great addition to your weekly workout sessions at GymPlus.
As Body Sculpt is such an all over workout, aim for:
- 2 Body Sculpt classes
- 1 HIIT or spin class
- 1 yoga or pilates class
Body Sculpt at GymPlus. What to Expect?
Experienced and highly qualified instructors are a given at any GymPlus Body Sculpt class. Your instructor will create a welcoming atmosphere that is non judgmental and supportive, guiding you safely through each move.
Class sizes are kept small to ensure your instructor can properly focus on each member and give you the attention you need.
GymPlus offers Body Sculpt classes in all locations including Ballsbridge, Swords, Naas and Cork.
Check your local GymPlus schedule for class updates gymplus.ie
Body Sculpt classes are suitable for everyone, whether you’re an experienced member, new to the gym, or haven’t even signed up yet. Come in, chat to the friendly staff, and get signed up today.
What to wear to Body Sculpt classes?
Your normal comfortable gym wear is perfect. Bring a bottle of water and a towel with you.
Expect a full body workout and to enjoy the class.
