Pumping it up

Pumping it up Body Pump fans enjoy the launch of the latest class at HMAS Albatross.

Photo: ABPH Bradley Darvill

The HMAS Albatross fitness centre launched the latest “Les Mills” Body Pump group fitness class recently, much to the delight of pump fans across the base.

Local community support was very welcomed with Di Redman from the Kiama Gym and Mark Sneasby from the Bay and Basin Leisure Centre (Jervis Bay) both offering their experience and expertise.

Albatross instructors PO Anthony “Squiz” Taylor and LCDR Dave Barnes teamed up with Di and Mark to put on an awesome display of group fitness.

What is Body Pump? Body Pump is a weight training workout that strengthens, tones and defines every muscle in your body in an energy-charged, fiercely physical group exercise class.

It is a non-impact, resistance training program that uses barbells and easily adjustable weights.

The benefits of such classes are well documented and it is recommended that we all participate in these classes at least twice every week to maintain bone density, muscle strength and a healthy weight range.

It is also a great solution for personnel struggling with their annual fitness tests.

The new Albatross fitness centre and accompanying Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) facility was opened September 17, 2002.

It is the largest fitness centre of its kind in regional NSW and boasts a large indoor basketball court, widely equipped expedition store, heavy weights room, two equipement rooms with the latest technology resistance training machines, an extensive cardio theatre and large sized classroom to conduct group fitness classes including Body Pump, Body Combat, Body Attack, RPM/Spin, Body Balance, Boxercise and various circuit classes.

Check your own ADF fitness centres or local civilian operated health and fitness centres to book in and try some classes out.

You won’t be disappointed.

If you don’t know where to start, try www.fitnessaustralia.com.au. Stay strong!

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