What will BODYCOMBAT™ do for me?
BODYCOMBAT™ is a fiercely energetic cardiovascular workout that:
- Improves heart and lung function and reduces the risk of heart disease
- Tones and shapes key muscle groups
- Burns calories for a leaner body
- Improves coordination and agility
- Improves bone density
- Improves posture and core strength and stability
- Builds self-confidence
LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT™
BODYCOMBAT™ is a non-combat, martial arts-based fitness program with moves drawn from karate, taekwando, kung fu, kickboxing, muay thai and tai chi. Each 55-minute BODYCOMBAT™ class is choreographed to ten tracks of the latest music, providing an exhilarating exercise experience that delivers ultra-fast fitness results.
Like all Les Mills programs, a new BODYCOMBAT™ class is produced every three months with new music and choreography.
So describe a typical class
Your BODYCOMBAT™ instructor will lead you through a series of moves in ten mini-workouts performed to different tracks of music.
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Warmup
Teaches all the moves that will be used throughout the class. Warms the body up to leave you mentally and physically prepared for the battle ahead.
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Combat 1
Visualise your opponent and engage in your first fight combination.
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Power 1
Enter an aerobic training zone with a focus on speed, power and endurance.
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Combat 2
Fight for your life! Power and energy in every combination as you again challenge your imaginary opponent.
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Power 2
The halfway mark. Using punches only to drill the upper body for a second time.
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Combat 3
An opportunity to recover as we lower the intensity to prepare for the final phase of the class.
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Power 3
Give everything you have and don't look back until you complete this upper body power blast and seal the deal on your fitness objectives.
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Muay thai
The workout explodes in a muay thai encounter where elbows and knees go into overdrive to take your fitness to the next level and leave your opponent for dust!
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Conditioning
Take to the floor and cap off the workout with some strength training.
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Cooldown
Payback time - where you stretch out and lengthen all those hard-worked muscles.
How often should I do BODYCOMBAT™?
You'll be hooked on BODYCOMBAT™ so get some balance in there and don't overdo it! For best results try and do BODYCOMBAT™ two or three times a week.
How fit do I need to be?
BODYCOMBAT™ is for everyone with moderate fitness levels. Because the moves are simple you do not need to be especially well-coordinated.
What do I need to bring?
Trainers and any kind of workout gear that you feel comfortable in. You are going to sweat so bring a towel and a water bottle.
Will BODYCOMBAT™ help me in self-defence?
BODYCOMBAT™ is a non-combat fitness program, not a self-defence course. However, fitness is beneficial in any situation.
