Granite Health+Fitness

The Original Weights class that builds strength, tones your body and pushes you to the limit every time. Be Strong.

This workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like Squats, Presses, Lifts and Curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for - and fast!

Describe a Typical Class

You'll use a step platform, a bar and a selection of weights to suit your fitness level. If you're new to resistance training, or if you're out of shape, you should start with light weights. After a few classes you'll know how much weight is right for you. If you're unsure, ask your instructor.

• WARMUP
  Get your body moving, using light weights only.
• LEGS/SQUATS
  Use heavier weights in Squat moves that target the big muscle groups and burn lots of calories.
• CHEST
  Lie back on the step to work the chest, shoulders and triceps.
• BACK/GLUTEALS/HAMSTRINGS
  Target the back, glutes and hamstrings with lifts and presses.
• TRICEPS AND BICEPS
  Isolate and tone the arm muscles in these two tracks.
• LEGS/LUNGES
  Targets the legs and shapes and tones the butt.
• SHOULDERS/ARMS
  Target the entire shoulder area and arms
• ABDOMINALS
  Build support and strength in the core.
• COOLDOWN/STRETCH
  Stretch the muscles to increase flexiblity and reduce risk of muscle soreness and injury.

We recommend two to three classes a week. Your body needs recovery time between workouts so rest at least one day between classes.

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable workout clothes, training shoes, water bottle and towel and attitude! We supply everything else.

BodyPump Tips

Your instructor is there to make sure you do everything correctly, but try to remember:

• Good posture is the foundation of all exercise - especially weight training.
• Focus on learning the right technique at the beginning.
• Work continuously at perfecting your technique.
• Don't overdo the weights - start gradually increasing them after four to six weeks.
• Perform the movements with control - smooth actions, not jerky.
• Always keep your joints slightly bent - don't lock out.
• Keep focused on the working muscles and stabilize the others.
• Listen to your body - it will tell you if something is not right.

Some muscle soreness is natural in the days following your first class. This will quickly disappear as your body adjusts to working out with weight.