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Review of Body Attack – Cardio Workout That Builds Your Stamina

Mun — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:36:29 +0000

The gym that I go to launched Body Attack in November 2005, about 2 years ago. I have always wanted to join the very first class, but because of the terrific response, did not manage to get a place. (Like Chinese saying, toilet will always be popular when it is new. This believe goes beyond that.) New class is also definitely be popular, even after a month.

So, what makes Body Attack so popular?

Body Attack is a sports-inspired cardiovascular workout for building strength and stamina. It is a high-energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises. Upper and body conditioning exercises are involved.

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Review of Body Balance – The Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates Workout

Mun — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:11:24 +0000

After trying Body Pump, Body Combat and Body Jam, Body Balance was my next target. Body Balance is the combination of Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates workout. That is why whenever people ask me what Body Balance is, I will just tell them that it is the Western version of Yoga and Tai Chi.

According to Les Mills, Body Balance provide the following benefits:

Improve your joint flexibility and range of movement
Increase your core strength
Reduce your stress levels
Provide a lasting sense of well-being and calm

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Review of Body Jam – A Funky Cardio Workout

Mun — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:27:27 +0000

Finally, I have tried Body Jam.

What is Body Jam? Body Jam is a mixture of dance and aerobics moves blended with the latest sounds of hip hop, funk, and Latin American music. It can be considered as a cardio workout. Apart from making you sweat, fun is another important element in the 1-hour class. I realized that what is more important is to release yourself and enjoy the moves in the music. Therefore, not to be confused by the jargons of Body Jam dance moves – double back turn, moon run, jive kick, rip it, grab and drop, tweeter turn, jump turn and krump club routine.

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Review of Body Combat – Cardio Workout Inspired by Martial Arts

Mun — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:26:36 +0000

I was excited to join Body Combat class since I have heard much about this class from friends. What is Body Combat?

Nope, it does not involve soldiers fighting in a combat like in Black Hawk Down, one of my favorite movies.

According to my friend, Body Combat is the most intense fun you will have with two feet on the ground. Puzzled. Wonder how he has reached that conclusion. It is just like telling me that the cock is the most interesting animal because he has not seen a pussy cat before.

OK, back to the topic. Though Body Combat is a martial art based exercise, it is a non-contact fitness program with moves drawn from Karate, Tae Kwan Do, Kung Fu, kickboxing, Muay Thai and Tai Chi. No worry, it does not mean that you need to know any of these martial arts to start learning Body Combat.(...)
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Review of Body Pump – An Aerobic Strength Training Class

Mun — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:03:07 +0000

One of the main reasons I left Clark Hatch for True Fitness is because of Les Mills classes. I have always curious about these classes, especially Body Pump. What made me curious is how the 1-hour class can be conducted with compelling choreography. So, I attended Body Pump on the first day I joined my new gym.

What is Body Pump? Wonder why the inventor did not call it Body Inflate or Body Pop. How about Body Bomb or Body Hard? Why the sky is blue?

OK, back to the topic. So, are you tired of working out alone?(...)
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