LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT is a total body, mixed martial arts fitness class designed to burn over 700 calories in under an hour! Both the gym and virtual fitness classes are a great way to release stress, increase your cardio endurance, and tone up!
Plus – you can now stream it in your home gym using LES MILLS on Demand!!
What is BODYCOMBAT?
LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT delivers a high-energy martial-arts inspired workout through a high-intensity interval training and amazing music.
The full body workout is available with a monthly subscription to Les Mills + (formerly Les Mills on Demand). While the class is usually an hour, there are 30-minute workout options on the app as well.
This whole body workout is designed to torch calories and is taught at an intermediate to advanced fitness level. The workouts include moves from Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira and Kung Fu.
Our favorite part? The workouts are all set to music which makes them fun, and the coolest part is you can burn up to 740 calories** in a class!
What are the benefits of Les Mills Body Combat fitness classes?
BODYCOMBAT classes are great for burning calories and thus helping with weight loss when you’re eating a healthy diet.
You can also see additional benefits including:
- Helps Cardio Conditioning
- Improves Muscle Tone
- Helps Release Stress
- Improves Agility and Coordination
- Offers Phenomenal Core Training
For best results, you’ll want to also follow a healthy diet and stay active throughout the day.
Looking for a cardio workout that isn’t mixed martial arts? Check out our LES MILLS GRIT Review!
Is BODYCOMBAT a good workout?
BODYCOMBAT is a great calorie-torching cardio workout, and it challenges every muscle group as well!
After this awesome workout, I can feel my core, back, shoulders, and legs! All of the punches, kicks, and lunges help shape and tone your body while you’re burning a ton of calories.
What exercises does BODYCOMBAT include?
Bodycombat classes are a total body workout. The instructors combine moves from Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai and Kung Fu with functional training moves like high knees, squats, burpees, lunges, and push-ups.
You can even choose workouts focused on the upper body, lower body, speed, or strength.
Who will love BODYCOMBAT at home?
- Men & women looking to get more leaned and toned
- Music lovers wanting a great workout
- Someone wanting a gym-quality workout at home
- Someone wanting a total body workout in under an hour
How do you get LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT?
After being taught at 1000s of gyms for decades, Les Mills launched their own streaming service! Every workout is super high-quality and provides that high energy you need to stay motivated!
Subscribers to Les Mills+ get access to dozens of Les Mills programs including 100s of BODYCOMBAT workouts to choose from!
You can learn more about how it works, whether or not you can download workouts or stream to your TV here.
What equipment do you need?
You don’t need any special equipment! Optional equipment includes an exercise mat, a sweat towel, and a water bottle.
Can a Beginner do BODYCOMBAT?
You can enjoy BODYCOMBAT at any point in your fitness journey. The expert instructors are great about showing proper form, as well as, demonstrating lower impact options to help beginners. We suggest starting with a shorter class and seeing how your body does to start. There are also beginner workouts to learn some of the main moves.
Is there a modifier?
No, but there are modifications shown throughout the workout.
How many times a week can I do LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT?
This is a very effective workout — so even doing it 1 to 3x a week is great! You could also do strength workouts, like BODYPUMP, or flexibility workouts, like BODYFLOW, on the other days of the week.
Just a bonus note: there are a ton of programs to pick from! Here’s a sample calendar we created using the workouts on the app.
How do I get LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT?
You can get it with a LES MILLS on Demand membership.
Are the Workouts on DVD?
No, LES MILLS workouts including BODYCOMBAT are not on DVD. They are only available through the LES MILLS on Demand site and app.
Did our review help you decide if it’s a good fit?
Also – we recently interviewed Rachael Newsham – one of the program directors for BODYCOMBAT, and she shared more about the intense, empowering workout!
You may like the interview if you’re a BODYCOMBAT or SHA’BAM fan!
We’d love to know if you love this high-energy martial arts workout as much as we do!
Drop a comment below!
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