Who knew that those wild nights spent air drumming your way across your living room could actually pay off? And who knew that working out could be so much fun?

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a rock star, and if you need loud music and excitement in your fitness regime, POUND® could be just the right workout class for you.

What is it?
Founded in 2011 by two female drummers, POUND® now has over 8,000 instructors, teaching in various gyms and studios, worldwide. It’s a fast, fun full-body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. The 45-min workout fuses cardio, Pilates, Isometric movements, plyometrics and isometric poses to strengthen and sculpt infrequently used muscles and drum your way to a fitter physique.

Why you’ll love it:

• It’s fun. POUND® workouts are spent thrashing it out to upbeat tunes with quick movements. There’s no boring repetition or holding positions for extended periods of time, in POUND® you’re constantly challenged to keep up and stay in time – which is great, because it means you really don’t have time to think about the fact that you’re working out. It’s the perfect type of exercise for those of us that get bored quickly.
• It’s effective. Each 45min POUND® workout can burn up to 800 calories. It’s a full body workout, with a lot of the class spent in squats or lunges. The continuous up-and-down movement works a treat on your butt, inner and outer thighs, and core. And while those Ripstix might not feel too heavy to begin with (they’re only one pound each), the constant drumming and variation of speed and arm height means you’ll be definitely feeling the action in your arms, shoulders and chest.
• It’ll make you feel good. As well as delivering a serious physical workout, POUND® will improve your rhythm, timing, agility and coordination. What’s more, studies have proven that rhythmic movements, such as drumming or dancing, can have powerful brain-boosting and stress relieving effects, with associated health benefits including increased focus, boosted immunity, and reducing anxiety and fatigue.

Beginner tips:
Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up, and rockin’ out! Nearly every sequence in POUND® comes with easy modifications, which makes it a great workout for every fitness level. Dial it up or dial it down to suit you – squat deeper to get a bigger burn, or skip the jumps if you need to take it easy.

Try it out:
POUND® classes are offered at thousands of venues around the world. Find your nearest class on the POUND website