What is it?

BODYCOMBAT™ is a non-combat, martial arts-based fitness program with moves drawn from karate, tae kwon do, kung fu, kickboxing, muay thai and tai chi. Each 55 minute BODYCOMBAT class is choreographed to ten tracks of the latest music, providing an exhilarating exercise experience that delivers ultra-fast fitness results. Like all Les Mills programs taught at Aurora, a new BODYCOMBAT class is produced every three months with new music and choreography.

BODYCOMBAT™ class.

Your BODYCOMBAT instructor will lead you through a series of moves in ten mini-workouts performed to different tracks of music.

1. Warm-up. Teaches all the moves that will be used throughout the class. Warms the body up to leave you mentally and physically prepared for the battle ahead.
2. Combat 1. Visualize your opponent and engage in your first fight combination.
3. Power 1. Enter an aerobic training zone with a focus on speed, power and endurance.
4. Combat 2. Fight for your life! Power and energy in every combination as you again challenge your imaginary opponent.
5. Power 2. The halfway mark - using punches only to drill the upper body for a second time.
6. Combat 3. An opportunity to recover as we lower the intensity to prepare for the final phase of the class.
7. Muay Thai. The workout explodes in a Muay Thai encounter where elbows and knees go into overdrive to take your fitness to the next level and leave your opponent in the dust.
8. Power 3. Give everything you have and don’t look back until you complete this upper body power blast and seal the deal on your fitness objectives.
9. Conditioning. Take to the floor and cap off the workout with some strength training.
10. Cool down. Payback time – where you stretch out and lengthen all those hard-worked muscles.?

What will BODYCOMBAT™ do for me?

• Improves heart and lung function and reduces the risk of heart disease
• Tones and shapes key muscle groups
• Burns calories for a leaner body
• Improves coordination and agility
• Improves bone density
• Improves posture and core strength and stability
• Builds self-confidence

How often should I do BODYCOMBAT?

You’ll be hooked on BODYCOMBAT so get some balance in there and don’t overdo it! For best results try and do BODYCOMBAT two to three times per week.

How fit do I need to be?

BODYCOMBAT is for everyone with moderate fitness levels. Because the moves are simple you don’t need to be especially well coordinated.

WILL BODYCOMBAT HELP ME IN SELF DEFENSE?

BODYCOMBAT is a non-contact fitness program, not a self defense program. However, fitness is beneficial in any situation.