Smith said she found exactly what she was looking for when she discovered Body Pump, an exercise concept developed in New Zealand that works every major muscle group. Refined through seven years of development, Gainesville Health and Fitness Center's Connection for Women is the only fitness center between Orlando and Atlanta offering Body Pump. Debbie Lee, a manager at GHFC's Connection for Women, said the program started here on Saturday. When I say simple, I don't mean easy. It's easy for the mind but challenging for the body.
Body Pump is the only program that sets strength training to music.
Aerobics classes are fun and motivating but many people do not come because they feel intimidated, Lee said. Another benefit of Body Pump is the routine is consistently changed so it keeps interest levels high. The members benefit because they get a new exciting program, but equally as significant is the impact on the staff that is teaching Body Pump, Lee said. Body Pump instructors undergo rigorous training to qualify to teach the program. Instructors are certified by a Body Pump Trainer and must attend quarterly workshops to learn new choreography and receive educational updates to ensure the workout is being taught safely and effectively.