Hour of Power

“HOP” is the original dumbbell workout and remains the only group exercise workout that can measurably bring your upper body and lower body into fitness and energy balance. Far more than just another studio workout – Hour of Power® is a vitality strategy for life!

What to expect:

Hour of Power is an effective cardio class where you add light resistance to the upper body – using dumbbells – and sometimes has been likened to ‘Spinning’ for the upper body. You can manage the intensity of the class by choosing anywhere from 0.5kg right up to 10kg.

Beginners wouldn’t normally go higher than 1kg and would stay with this weight for several weeks to allow their strength and fitness to adapt. Most don’t go higher than 2-3kg once they have adapted, and even the fittest generally don’t go higher than 5kg. It is not about the weight, but using your energy effectively and improving your endurance.

Hour of Power is low impact, and designed to cater for most fitness abilities. You are encouraged to manage your intensity by resting and recovering when you feel you need it.

It’s not about keeping up with others, but working within yourself and getting in ‘Your Zone’.

Expect to burn anywhere between 300kcal to 700+kcal, depending on the intensity you decide to work at. With regular participation you can enjoy improved cardio fitness, greater strength and endurance, including a stronger core.

Feel free to contact Chris (christian.regis@gcs.ac.uk) to have a chat about your fitness goals, and see if the Hour of Power can help you.

So if you want to improve your fitness, help burn fat and get stronger, then book your place, please visit the Wellbeing Booking portal HERE