July 2012 - Posts

• Masterclass Filming: Day Thirteen

  It’s day four and as you know from my previous blogs , I’ve been completely obsessed with workouts since I arrived in Auckland. Sure the Auckland Sky Tower looks amazing as I walk past it everyday but I have no idea what it looks like inside. My first Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 31, 2012 2:55 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day Twelve

  Well, here we are on day 3 in New Zealand. Fourteen classes and counting, but have I lost my groove? Ummm…NO!!! Today’s class started at 7am, and once again I was wide-awake at 4am. Too excited to go back to sleep, but this time for good reason. There Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 31, 2012 2:47 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day Eleven

  “Good morning!” Two simple words that became the highlight of my day. Walking down the street, sill basking in the afterglow of visiting the LMI office. I’m just looking around and I see Jackie Mills just casually eating at a café with someone. I’m stopped Read More... Posted Friday, July 27, 2012 1:25 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day Ten, with a new blogger!

  My name is Assata McKenzie, and I am a fitness professional. Just to give you all a bit of background on who I am, I’ve been a Les Mills Certified instructor for over 10+ years. The programs that I teach are BodyPump, BodyFlow, BodyJam, BodyCombat and Read More... Posted Friday, July 27, 2012 1:20 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day Nine

  It’s 4am, and not surprisingly I’m wide-awake. I’ve slept solidly until now, but the adrenalin is starting to pump and there is no way I’m getting any more sleep this morning. I’m resisting the temptation to listen to my tracks, so I busy myself with Read More... Posted Friday, July 27, 2012 1:13 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day Eight

  A day that starts with new socks is always going to be a good day. The fashion police nailed us for wearing white socks with our yellow shoes last night, so I had to buy black ones. Seriously? They’re socks! We only have one rehearsal class tonight and Read More... Posted Friday, July 27, 2012 1:01 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Be Your Own Olympian

  There is no other spectacle like the Olympic games. Whether you’re an athlete or a couch potato it’s impossible to not become entranced by the strength, the speed, the flexibility the human body is capable of. It’s amazing and inspiring and it got me Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2012 10:56 PM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day Seven

  I’m a little sleepy this morning as I stayed up late finalizing my scripts. It’s never good to stop once you’re on a roll. Breakfast is done, and I’m starting today feeling like I’m heading in the right direction. I’ve had a bit of a comeback some might Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 24, 2012 3:05 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day Six

  I’m happy being a man of leisure today. It’s pouring with rain (which makes me feel like I’m back home), but I’m still keen to get out and about. I’m committed to giving my head a day off too, and I know that separating myself mentally from the task at Read More... Posted Monday, July 23, 2012 1:39 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day Five

  I don’t care what happens today as long as I get to teach my tracks, from start to finish, on stage in studio one… and preferably in front of a live class! I’m feeling a little disheartened. I’ve travelled so far to be here and I feel like the opportunity Read More... Posted Monday, July 23, 2012 1:26 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day Four

  I’m feeling well rested, but am still concerned I haven’t taught the whole lunge track properly yet. I know that the pressure and stress isn’t helping me, as I’m useless with a clouded mind. I just need one great run thorough and I’ll be back on my game! Read More... Posted Monday, July 23, 2012 1:13 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day 3

  It’s not exactly a great start. The 12.10 pm class goes okay, but I feel flat. When I teach material for the first time at home, I just get out there and go for it! Things are different here, as we have to make sure that every single aspect of the base Read More... Posted Friday, July 20, 2012 3:10 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day Two

  Ok… so this is the real day one! As jetlagged as I am, the 8 am start is still pretty leisurely. To top that off, I’ve slept well and I am itching to get underway. The 8 am is the first opportunity for the whole team to get together – not just the presenting Read More... Posted Friday, July 20, 2012 2:42 AM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Masterclass Filming: Day One

  This is the real day one! Not day one of prep sessions, but day one of travelling…Dublin to Heathrow, Heathrow to LA, LA to Auckland. Travelling in premium economy means, individual seats, leg room, power points, USB connection, iPod doc etc, and I make Read More... Posted Thursday, July 19, 2012 9:36 PM by lesmills | 0 Comments

• Stay motivated this summer

  Summer can be a hard time to remain motivated to exercise. What with July 4 celebrations, barbeques and pool parties, it’s a great time to be outdoors having fun. But summer time can take a knock on your self-esteem when more skin is on show, and the Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 10, 2012 11:19 PM by lesmills | 0 Comments