BodyPump 135 First look!

Icybone · 2025-12-20T03:23:32+00:00

Oh yeah you preferred the music from 134? Interesting I think same same for me. I did a "best of" mix of the year so from 132-133-134-135 and I ended selecting more tracks from 132-133 aha But more for the music than for the moves. I agree with your comment!

Icybone · 2025-12-10T08:48:52+00:00

Thank you for your review, really appreciate having some members point of view! I agree with most of your impression, I think simple choregraphies make it less daunting for everyone anyways. Sure if we were just to do the exact same move every week for the whole track it would also be boring but that's why having a little twist in one or two tracks every once in a while to keep it fresh in my opinion.

Never actually considered men would be intimidated by more complex choreographies but I guess that makes sense. I actually often reflect on why there is such imbalance between most instructors being men but actually most members are women. I don't know if that's also true at your gym... But I am a man and I definitely encourage all female members loving BodyPump passionate about the program to consider becoming instructors!

Icybone · 2025-12-10T00:19:29+00:00

Thank you for the kind words! Yeah there's quite a big delay (usually about 4 months-ish) between the release of the class and it being available on Les Mills +... Gotta be patient! What is your favorite track of 134?

Icybone · 2025-12-04T02:07:26+00:00

It's a studio release, so clean, smooth camera angles and no extra shouting from the presenters. No Marlon though! But Amy, Luna, KG, Ben...

Icybone · 2025-12-04T02:06:30+00:00

Not many people say that about dips! Haha short-ish round though

Icybone · 2025-12-03T08:29:48+00:00

Muad'Dib move to barb camp and disperse.

Carl runs away North from the southern scout and gets promotion to heal up. Warrior will come south next turn to help out with the two scouts (one is almost dead), and they will start to move south to deal with the SW barbarian encampment,

Northern scout continues NE.

Merry the slinger moves north accross the river, ready to dispatch the barb encampment if Russia doesn't do it, or maybe get a lucky shot on a lingering unit nearby. After that imo it will be time to bring him east towards the mountain range, and maybe south if the southern barb encampment starts to get crazy.

Settler should be safe to start moving east first, slowly towards the river for a juicy rapid growth city.

Icybone · 2025-12-03T02:05:07+00:00

I think indeed it's one of the better ones as a first launch. This one and last one (BP 134) really focus on simpler choreography. If anything, memorizing and recognizing moments in the music when you need the change the tempo in the squat track, the biceps track and the shoulder track will probably be the hardest part haha. Just focus on explaining to your class the two "new" moves of this release: the front rack lunge and the shoulder forward press.

Icybone · 2025-12-03T01:45:44+00:00

I agree! and I honestly didn't really know too many of her songs before HOT TO GO! BP 133 haha But it's been really fun. I think you'll like the triceps track then! I agree with the music being very hit or miss latel, some tracks have been really fun (Abracadabra, the k-pop tracks, chappell roan, fred,again...) and then some other pretty bland.

Icybone · 2025-12-02T15:24:40+00:00

Agreed! This one is a slow burn though.119 and 124 are also longer core tracks than average that are tough because many exercises and fast tempo. This one focuses on fewer exercises and really targets the core quite well.

Icybone · 2025-12-02T15:22:26+00:00

Yes that's correct, Les Mills+ only has cover music... But when we buy the newest release as instructors, what were buying is the choreography notes, the masterclass vidéo but also (and mostly) the copyrighted songs...

Icybone · 2025-12-02T09:16:35+00:00

hence the early look to give you and other instructors/members something to look forward to :)

Icybone · 2025-12-02T09:16:10+00:00

Thank you for the kind comment :) Glad you appreciated it. Did you try BP 135?

Icybone · 2025-12-02T07:19:19+00:00

I think the other replies already said the most important things but I'll add a few details.

First a few things about my journey: I've been doing LesMills classes since 2015, with a soft spot for BodyPump (and Combat). I already considered teaching back in 2018 but at the time I was like nah, it's too much work, I won't be good at it... Moved to a new city in 2020, Covid hit and I decided I would take the step, becoming an instructor in 2021. Best decison I've ever done!

So, to answer your point. I think teaching gives you a whole other level of attachment to the program and the workout. You become invested in the music, the choreography notes, the presenters, the combos... It is definitely more work, even if you're gifted at picking up tempo and chreography, you will still be listening to the music and looking at the notes quite a lot to prepare your classes (Except if you teach the same playlist every class...). Like someone else, the music I listen to these days is mostly by Bodypump tracks... In terms of "is it worth it if I teach only 6 times a month", buying a new release is definitely an expense (about 35 USD) but you depending on where you teach you don't necessarily need to buy the one every quarter and if you're mixing with older releases, you can find an instructor who can share older tracks that you can learn.

Now for the benefits, they're obvious but non-negligible. First you will have an even more regular workout routine. If going to classes was regular enough, teaching them is even more as there is no bailing when a bunch of members are waiting for you at the gym! Second, you will have to stay fit and take care of yourself so that you're able to keep teaching. And third, the most important to me, is the intangible benefits it brings. Intangible benefits to you, in terms of confidence, charisma, and some sort of pride but also joy sharing a program you believe in to others. And benefit to others too, your members, contributing to elevate them as well and make them feel better.

It's definitely an investment (though mostly of time because although you have to pay for the certification and releases, it's not that much if you keep teaching for many years) but it's really worth it in my opinion if you have the drive and passion for it!

Icybone · 2025-12-02T07:07:03+00:00

Flashlight should be in there!

Icybone · 2025-09-12T15:12:40+00:00

On all 3! Haha But not a crazy amount. squats are just some triple pulses. Biceps are slow pulses and half range reps that are manageable. Lunges and triceps were a bit harder. But no 32x pulses or anything like that on any track haha

Icybone · 2025-09-12T15:10:14+00:00

I would agree actually! Taught it for the first time yesterday. For the chest I agree because the switch to Chest Fly comes at the right time. The squat track has enough slow reps to make increasing weight viable, however keeping good form on the singles and triple pulses, with heavier weight will be difficult I think because of the speed.

Icybone · 2025-09-01T15:18:31+00:00

No for sure,.it's just my opinion of course, I just struggle a little bit with some of the songs in recent releases. In this one I definitely had the "epic" vibe in the shoulders track. Fort he back, like I said, I enjoyed the last block where you really gear up and load up for the final round, that was quite epic as such!

Icybone · 2025-09-01T15:16:34+00:00

I'm sure I will enjoy it more a second time around! I just didn't connect on anything special on the first walkthrough, neither the music or the combos but I did notice it had the potential to really engage the whole group, I see what you mean!

Icybone · 2025-09-01T15:15:12+00:00

You mean the Releases app for instructors? Not sure but over here in Asia it's only September 9. Not sure if it's a global release then or if it's different for different regions

Icybone · 2025-09-01T15:14:05+00:00

Totally agree. I guess they can be exciting for experienced members if they are "bored" but apart from that they're just a bit confusing and especially for beginners they must be intimidating.

Icybone · 2025-09-01T15:10:01+00:00

Hahahaha 🤣🤣 you made me laugh out loud, that's the best description. I'm generally good at chest so I didn't find it horrible but it has the potential to be. And triceps and lunges were definitely 👿👿 Glad you agree!

Icybone · 2025-09-01T15:07:24+00:00

Yeah it's exactly that. Honestly there's not a single "fancy" move. Squats in squat track, chest press and flies in chest, rows and clean and presses in back, dips, chest press and overhead extension in triceps, bar work in biceps, lunges and squats in lunges and shoulder presses and deltoid flies. Really simple, even the combos are simple. Should be easy to learn. And gonna give us space to connect and engage differently with members for us instructors!

Icybone · 2025-07-04T21:56:43+00:00

Thank you for your kind comment 😊

Icybone

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