BodyAttack


BodyAttack is a commercial group-fitness aerobics program including some sports-derived movements, aimed primarily at developing cardiovascular fitness. The program is created and distributed by Les Mills International. There is a release with new music and movements every three months. In the UK it is offered at around 1,300 health and fitness facilities, approximately one fifth of such facilities in the country. It consists of a standardized class that is either 55, 45 or 30 minutes in length, led by a certified instructor who leads participants through various exercises to a contemporary music soundtrack. Like BodyPump and other Les Mills programs, the movements, exercises and music are standardized for all instructors. As with most aerobics classes, the aim is to develop numerous domains of physical fitness, particularly cardiovascular fitness and stamina.

Structure

The structure of a BodyAttack class never changes, although various tracks may be skipped to shorten the workout to either a 45 or 30 minute workout.
There are two blocks of work, which both have one cardio peak each. Block One starting with a warm up, and peaks with a plyometrics track, Block Two starts with a circular running track and peaks with a power track. You will be reaching near maximum heart rates during these two peak tracks, especially during the power track.

Formats

BodyAttack originally had a track list consisting of 12 tracks, but shortened it to 11 in 2014 with BodyAttack 87. Instead of completely erasing one track, the Upper Body Conditioning and Lower Body Conditioning tracks merged into one track combining them both.
Instructors must use one of the formats provided by Les Mills. Changing the order or format of tracks is not allowed.
55 Minute Format
45 Minute Format, Option 1
45 Minute Format, Option 2
30 Minute Format
Few published studies have investigated the BodyAttack program scientifically. One study investigated the energy expenditure and oxygen consumption of three male and three female participants during a typical 55-minute BodyAttack class, undertaken in a controlled laboratory setting. Average energy expenditure was 660kcal for the male participants and 602kcal for the female participants.