Class Structure

BODYVIVE™ is delivered by motivating instructors with the help of popular music which is familiar to participants. The programme is updated every three months with new choreography, music and instructor education resources.

***Following class trialling and feedback we have made some adjustments to the BODYVIVE™ programme structure***

The changes are as follows:

  1. All Heart Fitness and Functional Strength tracks are now grouped together in two blocks to improve the flow of the class and to maximise the training benefits.
  2. The two blocks are separated by the T ’ai Chi and Yoga track that transitions from one block to the other.
  3. Functional Strength tracks previously called Upper Body Strength and Hips and Upper Body Strength have been renamed Strength 1 and Strength 2 to allow for a different training focus with each release.

The changes are being formally introduced with BODYVIVE™ 3 and will be taught in the accompanying quarterly education session, but should also be applied where possible in BODYVIVE™ 1 and BODYVIVE™ 2 classes, with the tracks re-ordered as per the structure summary below.

BODYVIVE™ Class Structure

BODYVIVE™ begins with a simple warm up in the opening Heart Fitness block and continues with a transitional T’ai Chi and Yoga track before the Functional Strength block and a final block of core and restorative exercises.

Heart fitness

  1. Rise and Shine - The class opens with easy, flowing movements to warm and limber up the joints, often with a t’ai chi feel.
  2. Connect and Go - The movements get bigger and the heart rate faster as we introduce the VIVE™ ball to turn the focus towards the core. This is where we start to break a sweat and feel the challenge of the workout.
  3. Dance Cardio - Use your VIVE™ ball as a partner as you explore a variety of simple dance steps and rhythms. The moves promote good gait and hip mobility by shifting the body around to the music.
  4. Interactive Cardio - Class members work together in pairs or larger groups in a fun track based on walking.
  5. Fitness Cardio - Lift the heart rate again with big, simple, athletic moves, usually involving the VIVE™ ball.

T’ai Chi and Yoga

  1. T’ai Chi and Yoga - Drop down a gear to focus on deep breathing and working on mobility and flexibility with elements of these eastern disciplines.

Functional strength

  1. Balance and Leg Strength - Balancing your body – on one leg or two – trains the leg muscles and stabili sing postural muscles that support great posture.
  2. Strength (1) - Use the VIVE™ tube to work and build strength in specific muscles.
  3. Strength (2) - Use the VIVE™ tube to work and build strength in specific muscles. Core and restore.
  4. Ab Strengthener - Strengthen and tone the deep and superficial muscles of the abdomen with slow and controlled Pilates-based moves using the VIVE™ ball.
  5. Back Care - A combination of strength and mobility work performed on the floor.
  6. Release and Restore - Long-held stretches to unwind the body and complete the class.

For any questions regarding the above structure in relation to certification, please email btstraining@fitpro.com or call 020 8586 8637

BODYVIVE® is a Les Mills Programme distributed in the UK by Fitness Professionals.