CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL photo by Cindy Ellen Russell / crussell@staradvertiser.com BodyPump instructor Gina Hopper leads warm-ups in her BodyPump class at Mana Fitness Studio in Kaneohe. Hopper says the ...

We all know how important it is to get out there and be active. But the reach of exercising can expand beyond traditional cardio equipment and repetitive weight training. Fitness activities should be ...

It's elbow-room-only at Cara Gilchrist's Bodypump class on a recent Tuesday at the Southeast YMCA, and the barbells are flying as about 40 bodies curl and flex to a thumping hip-hop beat. Some ...

This intense workout known as BodyPump is quickly taking over gyms and fitness clubs across the US and it’s one of the best, full-body workouts you can do. Here is what you need to know about this ...

Obtaining the class requires a significant investment in time, training and materials on behalf of the YMCA, Rathje said. But the class also comes with behind-the-scenes support, training and ...

In January 2010, the Columbus YMCA launched its first Les Mills BodyPump class. There was a little resistance at first, but seven years later, it continues to be a very popular class at the Y. Health ...

A 55-minute strength-training class at my gym, Body Pump, has recently become a minor obsession of mine. But I haven’t always loved strength training. I used to be really intimidated by it, mostly ...

Did I provide an emergency contact on my gym application? This is my main, continuous-loop worry during BodyPump class, a strength-training barbell weight class synchronized to music. Emergency ...

Fitology instructor Jinger Gottschall teaches Bodypump on Tuesday at the State College fitness center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com It’s 2018, and getting healthy is at the top of many New Year’s ...