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September 2005 - Posts

  • K2 Update

    Hey guys, After spending a week down at the Coromandel riding all the parts of the K2 race I have come to the conclusion that this is going to be a tough event! Within the first 70 km of the ride, which is into a head wind ,we encounter 5 of the 7 major Read More...
  • Gearing Up

    Hullo there peeps Gearing up to the next round of filming – its getting hot in here!!! What about coming down and joining one of the next filming classes??? If you happen to be in the neighbourhood!!! Seriously though, it’s great when the internationals Read More...
  • Carpe Diem!

    Carpe Diem! That was the situation in San Francisco last weekend as we took the INDOORS, OUT! Capturing the California sun made the RPM Quarterly even more spectacular then it already was. After Stephan and I taught the first class in the morning I looked Read More...
  • BODYPUMP 56 Coming Your Way

    Hey all

    Fresh out of the filming week for BODYPUMP 56 and back in the USA - just wanted to let you all know that you are in for the ultimate weights workout to music. Sometimes you feel like your body has reached a plateau and you cant extend your physical limits. Well this release will definitely take you to another place.

    Punishing Squat bottom halves and excruciating tricep kickbacks are all part of the mix. As always Mike has selected a fantastic sound track catering to all ages and musical preferences.

    Had a great time working with Luis from Portugal who redefined my perception of "calf muscles". Go boy!

    Finishing quarterlies in San Francisco this weekend so look forward to meeting our Californian and neighbouring instructor network. 

    Talk to y'all soon

    Arohanui

  • What's Hot

    Hi Steppers, i'm deep in music selection mode for the next BODYSTEP release (#63). What I want to know is what songs are hot on the charts in you country at the moment, and whether you think they would be great for BODYSTEP.  Also, if you have an old favorite tune, let me know, as we can re-make a blast from the past into a modern winner.

    Looking forward to hearing your suggestions!

    Cheers,
    Mark

  • BODYPUMP In The Parking Lot

    Dutch holidaymakers are doing it on the beach (more info and pics) and we’re hearing of some other unusual settings for BODYPUMP classes. Check this one out from Idaho, USA, courtesy of Tim and Millie Eylar and Tammy Sette from the World Gym in Post Falls (where Millie is Group Fitness Manager and Tammy an instructor. Tim’s a trainee US trainer for BODYPUMP and RPM.)

    The First Annual "PUMP IN THE PARKING LOT" was a smash. Imagine over 100 people pumping iron outside on a nice summer evening with great music! For anyone who's trying to get fit it's a dream come true. A big stage, powerful sound system and 4000 square feet of carpet over the asphalt of Hot Rod Cafe provided the perfect setting to showcase "Car Wash" from release 54.

    In cooperation with the Hot Rod Cafe we pulled off a fund-raiser for Wishing Star foundation with the BODYPUMP class as the featured attraction. Together we raised over $1,100!

    After the class, the party continued with a barbecue, full bar, live rock & roll band and a silent auction. Plans are already in the making for PUMP IN THE PARKING LOT 2 - get your ticket early!

    Check out the pictures here.