Les Mills has announced a new program, BodyPump Heavy, designed to make weightlifting more accessible. The program combines psychology of group training and slower weightlifting to increase focus on technique and ability to lift heavier weights. Traditional weightlifting techniques are used to build lean muscle and strength, paired with a slow tempo workout and recovery periods. “Strength is now the biggest category in fitness, but our research shows many people are being held back by gym floor intimidation and queues for equipment, plus challenges with technique or motivation,” says Phillip Mills, Les Mills managing director. “BodyPump Heavy is a turn-key solution for clubs to maximize their strength offering by making it accessible to all members, reaping the rewards of in-studio workouts, while freeing up capacity on the gym floor.”