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15 Jan 2024
How To Prevent Choking Under Pressure
Teaching group training can be a high-stress situation. If you�ve ever forgotten the choreography or felt your presenting fell short of expectations, you may have experienced �choking�. Try these hacks to help you maintain peak performance when it counts.
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18 Nov 2024
Why Teach Les Mills Ceremony
Les Mills New Zealand's number one program is coming to your shores. Get ready to fill your classes, learn a new style of coaching, and teach a workout you don't have to physically do.
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When Classes Become A Lifeline
For some participants, classes aren�t just a workout � they�re an escape from life�s troubles. Les Mills Instructors share some of their most rewarding moments.
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20 Feb 2023
Welcome To Adidas X Les Mills
We're joining forces to shape the future of fitness � and we�re just getting started with a new global tour of LES MILLS LIVE training events that promises big energy, big intensity and an even bigger line-up!
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21 Mar 2022
Vili Fifita Gets Real
From the shock of becoming a father aged 17, to riding high as a Les Mills Ambassador, BODYCOMBAT� and BODYPUMP� Presenter Vili Fifita shares his uplifting journey to success.
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18 Sep 2020
Four Benefits Of Unilateral Training
Correct muscle imbalances and build a stronger core by including unilateral movements in your workouts.
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16 Nov 2020
My Friend Adam
BODYATTACK Program Director Lisa Osborne shares her memories of Les Mills Trainer and Presenter Adam Snow Bramski, who passed away last month.
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17 Jan 2023
Tribute To Mike Mcsweeney
Les Mills legend Mike McSweeney died in December 2022, aged 64. Those who knew him best share their memories of the trailblazing teacher.
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How National Teams Are Selected
In the Les Mills office, we frequently hear the same question: �I love teaching. How can I become a Trainer/ Assessor/ Presenter?� We thought we�d go to the top of the Trainer teams and ask the people who know exactly what they�re looking for!
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17 Sep 2024
A Team Approach
There's a brand-new structure in the Group Training Team, with Program Directors now known as Creatives. What's behind this change, and how does it benefit you and your members?
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21 May 2024
The Benefits Of Ice Baths
The science might be mixed, but I'm sold.
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Stretch Like A Pro
Muscular balance, better movement control and improved flexibility � it�s all within reach when you take a smart approach to stretching. So what do the experts recommend? And which moves do the professionals favor?
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Susan Renata Shows Her Vulnerable Side
Susan Renata has trained thousands of Instructors around the world and presented on countless Masterclass videos for BODYPUMP� and BODYSTEP�. So why did learning to teach THE TRIP� leave this Les Mills legend trembling with nerves? Susan spills the beans�
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Why You Don't Need To Do Tree Pose To Be Mindful
Think you have to perform tree pose to find mindfulness in movement? Think again. A trauma-informed personal trainer shares her journey to healing through strength training, and how to make exercise work for your mental health.
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17 Oct 2023
Squat Gains In Bodypump
In a workout like BODYPUMP, we focus on building strength endurance � using lots of reps to push our limits. If you want to maximize your gains, perfecting your squat is a great place to start! Rob Lee, Les Mills expert technical adviser and physiotherapist, delves into the science and explains the best approach.
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21 May 2024
Stories Of Pride
Amy Lu, Meno Thomas and Otto Prodan share how group training helped them find their home.
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Rpm Is 100!
Legendary Instructors share their memories of the iconic cycle program.
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11 Feb 2025
4 Life-Changing Outcomes Of Exercise
Cut blood pressure, lose weight, protect yourself from Alzheimer�s and reduce the risk of death from cancer� In this research roundup we reveal the latest science on how to stay in good health.
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09 Nov 2024
New Fat Facts Revealed
The latest research reveals the secret to healthier body fat, more evidence that cardio is essential, and paradigm-shifting news about dodging dementia. Plus, you can find out whether it's better to spread your workouts across the week or save them for the weekend.
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Releases App Update
We are committed to improving your experience of using the Releases App.
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Update On Les Mills Partnership With Reebok
The Les Mills partnership with Reebok will come to an end on 31 December 2022.
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Reagan Kang Opens Up
Reagan Kang was a student when he fell in love with the intensity of RPM and became an Instructor at the age of 19. We caught up with him to find out why presenting BODYCOMBAT was the biggest challenge of his career.
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Q4'24 Release Highlights
Rach is BACK in BODYJAM, Marlon shakes up LES MILLS TONE, plus discover a plethora of innovations in BODYPUMP!
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Q4'23 Release Highlights: La Live
In July, the City of Angels played host to the inaugural Les Mills Masterclass filming in the US. Presenters from around the world share their highlights of the releases.
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Q3'24 Release Highlights
BODYCOMBAT 100, Corey and KG back in LES MILLS CORE, filmed with a live audience in Studio 1� Q3 releases are coming to light up your club!
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Q2�25 Releases Highlights
With an intensified focus on cardio in BODYJAM� and a lunges track in BODYPUMP� that Reagan Kang says could �go down in pulses history,� this quarter�s line-up is packed with standout moments and serious feel-good energy.
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22 Apr 2024
Q2'24 Release Highlights
Discover the highlights of the new releases, filmed in front of a live audience in the iconic Studio 1!
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Q1�24 Release Highlights
Presenters from around the globe share their highlights of the new releases, some of which were filmed in the iconic Studio 1 at Les Mills Auckland City!
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16 Jan 2025
Q1'25 Release Highlights
With much of this round filmed in the iconic Kraftwerk Berlin - an industrial power plant turned nightclub � these releases are like nothing you've seen before.
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How To Breathe The Pilates Way
Want to maximize the benefits of your next Pilates workout? Learn how to breathe the Pilates way so you can fast-track feelings of strength, calm and control.
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21 Mar 2024
Meet The Les Mills Ambassadors
We all likely know, love (and follow ????) at least one of our Les Mills Ambassadors, they're a special part of who we are and how we strive for a FITTER PLANET. But how much do you really know about them? In their own words, they share why they love teaching and their advice for how to keep growing as an Instructor.
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Erin Explains Les Mills Shapes
Get set to build your strength without lifting. And boost your mood without trying. Erin Maw, the fitness mastermind behind LES MILLS GRIT� and LES MILLS STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT�, has cooked up a new workout combining the best bits of the hottest training trends. Here she explains why LES MILLS SHAPES� is the smart way to push your body � and what to expect when you give it a go.
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Why We Love Push-Ups
Experts say whether you do them on your knees or toes, push-ups are one exercise worth mastering.
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Meet Tash Vincent
Natasha Vincent has a group fitness career to be envied, but it hasn�t always been an easy ride. She shares how she overcame a challenging start to her Instructor journey to achieve her goals.
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Optimize Your Teaching Schedule
Is your teaching timetable working for you? Check out these tips from Les Mills Trainers to keep you feeling fresh and motivated for every class!
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The Official Shoe Of Fitness
The Official Shoe of Fitness is here! We�ve been buzzing about this collab for a while and can�t wait to get our hands on the just-dropped Reebok Nano X1 x Les Mills.
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Marlon Woods Talks Social Media
With over 80K followers on Instagram, Marlon Woods knows a thing or two about social media. He reveals the secrets to his success, plus how he navigates the pressure of Masterclass filming.
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09 Sep 2019
Interview With Marlon Woods
You've seen him in BODYPUMP and BODYCOMBAT, you follow him on Instagram, but how much do you really know about Ambassador Marlon Woods? Fresh out of filming, we caught up with him to discuss feedback, failure, and his future presidential campaign.
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13 Jan 2025
Les Mills Thrive Explained
Introducing LES MILLS THRIVE� � a workout that will get you fit for life. Bryce Hastings, Les Mills Head of Research, explains the academic insight that underpins this carefully engineered workout � and we find out why those who have tried it are thriving.
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The Great Lyric Debate
Whether you barely hear them, or sing along to every single word, lyrics often cause much heated discussion. We share your thoughts on the great lyric debate.
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Why Is Les Mills� On Demand Bringing Their Release Date Forward?
From April 2021, LES MILLS On Demand (LMOD) and LES MILLS� Virtual will now play new release content 3 to 4 months after you receive the material to teach in clubs. So what�s the rationale behind closer alignment, and what will it mean for you and your members?
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How Les Mills Qualifications Helped Me Become A Better Instructor
Have you submitted your video for a grade review yet? Instructors from around the globe share stories of how Les Mills Qualifications helped them level up their game.
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Four Reasons Why Les Mills+ Benefits Instructors
If you think that people who exercise at home aren�t our members, think again. Research* shows that 82% of people who attend classes are also working out in the home, and they are our current or future participants. With a NEW Instructor discount now available for LES MILLS+, there�s never been a better time to get clued up on how this product directly benefits us.
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17 May 2021
Own Your Teaching
Coming soon, Les Mills Qualifications will recognise your progression in teaching, help pack your classes, plus enable you to achieve mastery in the art of group fitness.
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11 Dec 2024
Is Stress Undermining Your Results?
As Instructors, we dedicate our time and energy to helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. But have you ever stopped to consider how stress � both our own and our members� � might be sabotaging those efforts?
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21 Nov 2023
Les Mills Functional Strength Explained
Erin Maw and Ben Main, the dynamic duo behind some of Les Mills� most challenging workouts, have spent the last two years perfecting a unique way to train. Here they explain how they took science-backed training fundamentals, added some spice, and worked with a team of experts to create a new and exciting way to get strong.
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The Music Matters
Les Mills has been a music company for over 30 years and we know what moves our people. In 2020, it�s going to be easier than ever for you and your members to stay connected to exactly what the music team are listening to and considering for future releases.
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Les Mills Expands Research Team
Dr. Jinger Gottschall and Dr. Gillian Hatfield, longtime contributors to Les Mills research, have now joined the technical team, bringing even more science-backed insights to each program. In this interview, we explore what this means for Instructors.
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18 Nov 2024
Les Mills Ceremony Explained
Introducing a full-body circuit class where hard meets happy. We spoke to Rob Lee and Khiran Huston, from the Les Mills Creative Team, to find out what's so special about this new spin on functional exercise and how it breaks down the barriers to boutique circuit training.
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17 Oct 2023
Les Mills Dance: Upskill Overview
Dance is forever evolving. With the mindset that �to be a dancer is to continuously grow�, the creative team have developed LES MILLS DANCE � a high-energy workout that will reinvent the way you move and sweat. So what does the upskill for this new program involve?
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Les Mills Connect
The global easing of lockdowns and re-opening of clubs means the need for Instructors to deliver incredible live experiences is greater than ever. Step forward Les Mills Connect, a new tool to help you get back to teaching full classes, faster.
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How To Learn New Releases
It’s that time of year again! The new releases are dropping and we’re super excited but… possibly… also feeling the pressure of launch week. Sound familiar? We asked our top Trainers from around the globe to share their learning secrets!
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15 Mar 2021
Interview With Khiran Huston
Khiran Huston is known as the face of LES MILLS SPRINT�, as well as being a regular presenter on BODYPUMP�, LES MILLS TONE� and LES MILLS GRIT�. LES MILLS INSIDER caught up with Khiran to learn how she went from being a nervous participant in SH�BAM� to the queen of cycle.
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Kylie Gates On The Benefits Of Aging
Creative Director Kylie Gates shares why she views aging as a gift.
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17 Oct 2021
Kaylah-Blayr Shares Her Story
She's the daughter of Les Mills royalty and a regular fixture on BODYSTEP and LES MILLS TONE Masterclass. But the voyage to success for Kaylah-Blayr Fitzsimons-Nu'u hasn't all been smooth sailing, as she explains to LES MILLS INSIDER.
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Introducing Les Mills Dance
Calling all dance fanatics � LES MILLS DANCE� is here to light up your world! Created by industry experts Gandalf Archer Mills, Bianca Ikinofo, and Summer Bradley, this innovative new workout is coming soon to a club near you.
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Interview With Meno Thomas
BODYJAM Superstar Meno Thomas shares the inspiring journey towards speaking his truth.
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Interview With Anthony Oxford
The Les Mills Global Ambassador on overcoming shyness, challenges to mental health, and his advice to aspiring Presenters.
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16 May 2023
Doctor In The House
Trainer and Presenter Amy Lu shares how she found the strength to break free of expectations. She explains how being part of the LGBTTQIA+ fitness community builds her up and how being an Instructor helps in her 'other' job as a physician.
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How To Look After Yourself When Teaching Multiple Classes
We love teaching, and we always want to be an inspirational role-model for our participants. But what happens when we start taking on multiple HIIT classes or covering extra BODYPUMP workouts? Dr Jinger Gottschall explains how you can prioritize your health whilst still delivering the experience.
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Instructor By Night: Part 3
Death Investigator, Vet, CEO… discover what Les Mills Instructors get up to when they’re not in activewear!
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Instructor By Night: Part 2
Actress, NYC police officer, HIV prevention, fighting climate change… welcome to the other side of Les Mills Instructors!
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22 Oct 2024
How To Create The 'Experience'
Top Trainers share their secrets to creating an unbreakable bond with their members.
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11 Feb 2025
The Importance Of Better Balance
What does standing like a flamingo have to do with your age? Scientists say your ability to stand on one leg can predict a lot about your health � including your age and life potential. So how do you measure up?
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How A Bodycombat Release Comes Together
BODYCOMBAT is 100! To celebrate this milestone, Creative Leads Rachael Newsham and Vili Fifita, alongside Creative Director Mark Nu�u-Steele, reveal exactly how a new release is created.
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17 Sep 2024
How 7 Instructors Practice Self-Care
Marlon Woods, Kaylah-Blayr Fitzsimons-Nu�u, and others reveal their secrets to maintaining a work-life balance.
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Hosting THE TRIP™
With long waiting lists, SATS Stureplan’s Group Fitness Instructor of the Year Adam Gripenblom, reveals why THE TRIP™ is taking one of Stockholm’s most visited gyms by storm.
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14 Jan 2025
New Habit Science
Researchers have spent well over a year examining the science of habit formation and what it takes to make fitness goals a reality. Find out the actions that have the most transformative effect.
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13 Jan 2025
Habit Forming Advice
A habit scientist reveals the ins and outs of setting up healthy habits. Learn the common mistakes and secrets to success.
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What To Do When Everything Goes Wrong
If you’ve ever shown up to teach and found the mic/stereo/air conditioning not working… well you’re in good company! Our global Instructor Tribe share their tales of “OMG how on earth am I gonna cope with this one?!”
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Group Training - Your Triple Threat Advantage
New research reveals how training and community can be a triple threat against disease, stress, and isolation.
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Fitness Festival Fit
Comfort, style and convenience are guaranteed if you take on board these pro tips.
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05 Feb 2025
Help Young People Rid Anxiety
Helping Gen Z to offset their everyday stress could be key to securing loyal class participants. A new study reveals the one quick workout that serves up the specific stress relief many young people need.
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Exciting Changes To Bodystep!
Mark Nu’u-Steele and Kaylah-Blayr Fitzsimons-Nu’u reveal how BODYSTEP is evolving to ensure you can pack out your classes and keep teaching for the long term.
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11 Feb 2020
The Rise And Rise Of Erin Maw
From a little town on the South Island of New Zealand, Erin Maw has had the kind of group fitness success that most of us only dream of: as a presenter, fitness model, choreographer and international Trainer. We caught up with her to find out how she manages to keep her star in orbit.
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The Talented Mr Helu
From the rugby field to the barre, Des Helu has shown himself to be quite the chameleon of the fitness world. He opens up about his learnings from teaching, including his humbling first experience of BODYPUMP™.
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Interview With Dan Cohen
Dan Cohen shares how he copes when life gives him lemons.
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Float Like A Butterfly
As the face of BODYCOMBAT and CXWORX, Dan Cohen is known for his lightning fast punches and ability to hold a hover for over five minutes. But what else is going on beneath the surface? We caught up with Dan to discuss martial arts, faith, and what advice he would give his 18-year-old self.
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Cxworx Is Now Les Mills Core
As of release 41, CXWORX™ is now LES MILLS CORE™. With a brand new 45-minute format now on offer, there are more reasons than ever to love this science-backed fully functional workout.
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Celebrating Pride
As we celebrate our diverse and talented team of Les Mills Instructors, four top trainers share their experiences of being part of the LGBTTQIA+ fitness community.
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Lisa Osborne: Celebrating 20 Years With Bodyattack
Lisa Osborne is celebrating 20 years as Program Director for BODYATTACK! She reveals her secrets to longevity in the fitness industry.
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23 Jul 2024
Legendary Bodycombat Instructors
To celebrate BODYCOMBAT 100, legendary Instructors share their memories of the program.
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Highlights Of Bodypump 126
Glen and the team unveil the benefits of BODYPUMP 126 — a killer workout that’s overflowing with innovation and cool new sounds, presented by a massive international team.
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How To Nail Bodypump 113
We know every single BODYPUMP release is curated to deliver amazing benefits for the whole body. Dr Jinger Gottschall breaks down the science behind some of the biggest tracks in the latest workout.
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Bodypump 122: Turbocharge Your Upper Body Training
Have you taught BODYPUMP 122 yet? Discover the three key innovations for this release and how to help your participants get the most out of them.
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Main Man
Ben Main is familiar to many of us as the high energy, athletic guy from LES MILLS GRIT, BODYATTACK and BODYPUMP Masterclass. We caught up with him to discuss filming, challenging life moments, and ‘The Hills: New Beginnings’.
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Bodycombat: The Inside Story
For over two decades, Dan Cohen and Rachael Newsham have been creating and delivering the BODYCOMBAT™ workouts that inspire millions all over the planet. Now they share some behind-the-scenes insights about how this martial arts workout has grown to become a global phenomenon.
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12 Nov 2024
Les Mills Thrive: Empower A Growing Community
Say hello to LES MILLS THRIVE. The program designed for those who want to stay fit for life.
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Strength Development: The Progressive Approach To Training
LES MILLS Strength Development™ will take your classes to the next level. With a fast journey to certification and full set of progressive workouts immediately available to learn, teaching this program is guaranteed to keep you ahead of the curve!
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Ai: Friend Of Foe For Our Profession?
For some, AI represents an exponential global threat. For others, it’s a force for positive transformation, reshaping how we work, play, and live. Amber Taylor, Chief Digital Product Officer at Les Mills, discusses how AI might shape our human-centric industry.
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8 Ways To Learn Choreography Faster
We love receiving new releases, but learning them in a short space of time can be challenging. Here are 8 tips to help you get launch-ready!
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8 Key Fitness Trends For 2024
From an Influencer invasion, to 50 shades of strength and the new member mentality, we share our picks for the top 8 fitness trends Instructors can look out for in 2024.
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11 Dec 2024
7 Trends Set To Shake Up Fitness In 2025
Dynamic training innovations, cultural convergences and societal shifts are primed to transform the fitness industry, opening up exciting new growth opportunities. Here are 7 key trends shaping fitness in 2025.
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19 Aug 2023
5 Reasons To Make Time For Your Own Training
Taking time for your own training brings endless benefits.
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5 Reasons To Teach Pilates
Pilates is having a resurgence, and we’re here for it. New Zealand Instructors share their views on why everyone should consider adding the workout to their teaching bow.
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3 Ways To Boost Your Class Numbers
Fitness industry insiders know September is a key month for club membership sales. But what’s the best way that we as Instructors can capitalize on the influx of fresh faces in our clubs?
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22 Oct 2024
5 Hacks To Fuel Your Workouts
If you want to keep your energy high throughout the day and get the most from your training, start by putting these five simple steps into practice.