Group Power is the original barbell class. Designed for all ages and fitness levels, Group Power delivers real results, real fast. This athletic-based workout uses barbells with adjustable weights to work every major muscle group in the body. With motivating music and awesome instructors, Group Power strengthens, tones, and defines like nothing else can. And quite simply, it's the fastest way in the universe to get in shape.


Group Power FAQs

What are the steps used for?

There are absolutely no stepping, dancing or complicated movements in a Group Power class. Group Power is strictly a strength and endurance program, which utilizes STEPS only as a bench for exercises such as bench press and tricep exercises.

Can I do Group Power instead of cardiovascular training?

No. Group Power is not a cardiovascular workout and is not intended to replace one. Group Power should be used in addition to cardiovascular training as a means of building lean muscle, muscular strength, and endurance.

Will Group Power help prevent injuries and improve athletic performance?

Absolutely. Group Power provides ideal conditioning for many sports that require muscular strength and endurance including tennis, basketball, golf, and cycling. In addition, added lean muscle helps protect tendons and ligaments from potential injury.

How many times a week can I do Group Power?

Group Power is recommended as part of a balanced exercise program. Group Power should be limited to 2-3 times per week with a minimum of 48 hours of recovery between workouts.

Is Group Power safe for pregnant women?

As with all exercise during pregnancy, consult your physician before beginning. Caution should be exerted because of the potential effects of the exercise on the growing baby and the mother. Although Group Power is not the most appropriate workout for the pregnant exerciser, if a healthy pregnant exerciser has been previously using Group Power they may continue to do so with their doctor’s approval and following these guidelines:

• Keep the heart rate below 150 BPM
• Do not spend more than 2-3 minutes in the supine position (lying on the back)
• Avoid holding the breath with exertion
• Be extremely cautious (or perhaps stop altogether) in the late stages of pregnancy as the risk of injury or discomfort may increase
• Know and understand the warning signs of when to STOP exercising (feeling hot, faint, dizzy, short of breath, vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pain or cramping)

What is the difference between Group Power and a sculpting class?

Group Power utilizes specially designed barbells with adjustable weights. Because the bar weighs only 3 pounds, participants can start off light and progress simply by adding weights to the bar—up to 91 pounds. Sculpting classes are limited by the size and weight of the dumbbells, which are often bulky and awkward for unconditioned or inexperienced exercisers. In addition, Group Power is pre-choreographed. This approach means that each workout is guaranteed to be safe, fun, and effective.

What are the benefits of doing Group Power?

Some of the many benefits of Group Power resistance training include:

• Simple and effective workouts that challenge all ages and fitness levels who can participate in the same class
• Improved muscle strength and endurance
• Improved body shape and muscle conditioning
• Increased tendon and ligament tensile strength
• Increased bone density (great preventative measure for osteoporosis)
• Promotion of muscle balance and postural stability throughout the body
• Increased fat burning capacity
• Improved hormonal status
• Stronger immune system

What is the program structure of Group Power?

Using a program-specific warm-up with the barbell and light weight, the workout progresses through all of the major muscle groups starting with the legs. The focus is on gluteals, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. This is followed by pectoral work using the step platform. The large muscles of the back are the focus of the next track followed by isolation work of the smaller muscles such as triceps and biceps. The legs are then given a final endurance and toning test with a series of lunges before shoulders and abdominal muscles are worked. The workout finishes with a cool down using static stretching to aid recovery.