I prefer now to do a 30-min Pump followed by a 30-min HIIT class (e.g. GRIT or cycling), or vice versa. I still do 60-min "full" Pump classes, but definitely no

I prefer now to do a 30-min Pump followed by a 30-min HIIT class (e.g. GRIT or cycling), or vice versa. I still do 60-min "full" Pump classes, but definitely not my first preference for how to spend an hour at the gym, as I like more overall variety. I should note that I got so into Les Mills that I went on to become a certified instructor, so I'm a little biased. The pop music in Pump can get a little tiresome, I actually agree with you there. FWIW, the music in their GRIT and SPRINT formats is much edgier and some of the quarterly releases even feature original music produced exclusively for those formats. Les Mills classes are definitely not a long-term fit for everyone. I do, though, encourage folks to give them a try, especially if they don't have any kind of fitness regimen and/or they're struggling to stay regular with their solo workouts.