BODYBALANCE/FLOW

Module training in around 2 months - any advice

rob_in_london — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:52:32 GMT

Hey, finally gave in and booked myself on a body balance module in November (which suddenly seems a whole lot closer now).

Have searched the site as I'm sure this has been asked before but didn't find all that many similar questions but any advice, suggestions on what do to prepare? I've already done combat and pump so have been on module training before but have a feeling that balance is going to be different to the other two (ok, I'm sure the 5 key elements will be in there again and the format will be fairly similar).

I'm thinking the usual - get to as many classes beforehand and maybe try a yoga or pilates class or two beforehand?

Thanks!

Different Types of Meditation

ktbug410 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:29:28 GMT

Hello All,

Im a new BF/BB instructor,and Im looking for new Ideas for meditation. I have been doing the same thing over and over again. Just relaxing the body and bringing the mind to the breath. Does anyone have any ideas for some new ways of meditation. That would be greatly appreciated.

Katie C

Mens Yoga clothing. Help!

Benshannon — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:37 GMT

Hi there,

I passed my BodyBalance training on sunday and am looking around to get the right clothes to look the part. Does anyone know (and i apologise if its already been asked) where to get mens yoga clothes from? i live in the uk and have been recommended lululemon, which have a nice pair of trousers, but i was hoping for something a tad less expensive.

any thoughts would be greatfully recieved.

Ben

Where are the best instructors?

PHUAG — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:25 GMT

I'm currently a member of Fitness First in Melbourne but I'm thinking of changing gyms. Absolutely love BB but the quality of teaching varies greatly and it's exhausting travelling all over the metro area to find a high quality experienced instructor. Is anyone able to recommend one that either teaches at Fitness First or another gym in the Melbourne metro area? Many thanks.

What is your Number 1 release for 2009?

pipera — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:46:25 GMT

Here they are:

and 47?

Release 46, Track 1 -- How are your classes liking this?

kimberlyh — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:56:09 GMT

We recently launched 46, and everyone seems to struggle with the low block/high block move in the warmup track. I have tried going over it before we start, facing the same direction as the class, but when we do it for real, despite cuing it as clearly as I can, arms and legs are going in different directions. It doesn't help, either, that we repeat the move so many times. I sense a lot of frustration and boredom amongst the participants, and I can't figure out a way to sell this to them. Personally, I wish there was a third move incorporated in the track so there weren't so many repetitions of that move, and to have a little more variety. I do love, love the music and want everyone to enjoy it as well.

Is anyone else struggling with this?

2010 Ultimate Super Workshop (Sydney AUS)

duncanc — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:56:45 GMT

Hey all

I'm assuming that there will be a few of us who received an email in regards to FILEX next year... which of course means another great line up of our program directors presenting the Q2 releases!

Again, it is held at the Sydney Convention Centre in Darling Harbour on Sunday 2 May.

On line registrations open 8 March 2010.

See you there!

Q1/2010

duncanc — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:32:06 GMT

Hi all

I should pass on that it was (accidentally) revealed at the last workshop in Melbourne that in Q1 next year the new line of clothing will be launched!

'Bout time :)

Gossip on BB 47

cchuang — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:23:48 GMT

Been shot for nearly a month by now. Anybody got anything to share?

Getting tired with my BB46, but at sea about which one to mix out first.

Track one perhaps, great music, but hard to follow moves.......

Extreme BodyBalance/Flow class

Claudia53 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:33:50 GMT

What tracks would you use for an extreme bodybalance/flow class? I have releases 32-45 but started on 41 and only know a few tracks from the earlier releases. Here’s what I’m thinking? Suggestions? Does this go against BodyFlow essence?

1-rel 45 Hyenas

2-rel 44 Desert Rose

3-rel 44 Heart of the Matter

4-rel 36 Because we believe

5-rel 45 Apple of my Eye

6-rel 43 I love to move in here

7-rel 41 Amazing

8-rel 45 You Make it Real

9-rel 39 Glory Road

10-rel 44 L’Origine du Ki

Silly pre-training question.....

rob_in_london — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:11:58 GMT

I know there's probably bigger things I should be thinking about before module training but one thing has got me wondering right now.....what the hell do guys wear for the balance module training?!?

WHAT DO WE NEED IN BODY BALANCE?

evony — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:24:34 GMT

TO RELAx,AND FEEL GOOd,

AND SIMPLE"

THE EASY TO DO,AND EASY TO

,REMEMBER!

Grandnat Reviews BB45

roger-grandnat — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:46:46 GMT

For me this release more than any other demonstrate the way that the music obviously inspires the programme directors. I don't know how they go about it - whether they sit in a brainstorming groups and toss ideas around - or whether things just happen - but with this release I can just see Jackie listening to the music and immediately seeing the moves. "Crack the Shutters open wide I want to bathe you in the light of day" - just cries out for Sun Warrior. "Turn around and see me cry" - obviously inspired the tricky turn from Star Pose in the Balance track and even one word, "Surrender" just fits perfectly with the release after the PNF stretch in the Frog Pose in hips. A great selection of music here - there perhaps isn't one I don't like - though I do prefer the Phil Collins version of "Against All Odds".

Tai Chi: I few years ago I stayed in a health spa where they held Tai Chi classes first thing in the morning in a little yoga pavillion on a hillside above the beach. The teacher was most concerned about the position of the feet in the Tai Chi walk and spent much time with us getting the walk rigght before even thinking of allowing us to introduce the arm movements. This Tai Chi reminds me of those morning sessions on that hillside. The movements are lovely and it is a great change. But there is something missing. I'm not sure whether there should be another sequence because the track is very short but the one set of main moves just seems to go on and on. Sadly this will probably be the first track to be mixed out - I have a yearning for the more sweepy arms Tai Chi tracks of the BB20s.

Sun Sals: This music is so catchy it's amazing. Sorry. I have found some recent Sun Sals to be very clunky with the music - but here Jackie has managed to merge the moves perfectly to the music. When you step through to lunge from the down dog it always happens on the start of the chorus which gives the track a lovely structure an inevitability that was missing from some tracks like "Manic Star". This reminds me of "Tears from the Moon" where you always went into Intense Pose at the same point in each chorus. The only down side to this track is the horrible gap before the track restarts that seems to last for ever to keep the record companies happy.

Standing Strength: Perhaps the stand out track for me. Powerful music - though it is a very lovely love song and powerful moves to go with it. There is no break from the relentless sequence of moves and I find my muscles screaming even as early as the set up for Warrior 1. Just about perfection.

Balance: Simple and to the point. Unfolding from Eagle to Star and then that cunning little turn around to the side is as challenging as it is beautiful.

Hips: I always cringe when Cow Face pose comes back - as Doctor Dave once said - "Gentlemen - rearrangement necessary!" There is plenty of time to get the most out of these poses and boy do they hurt. The long long frog is painful in a good way. One lady remarked that this part of the track was like having a baby. I'll have to take her word for that.

Abs: Nothing could be as hard as the last one but this comes close. Actually out of all the abs tracks I have done this is the trickiest to keep the focus on the tight abs and strong back. Many times I find the effort being transferred to my legs so a constant set of cues is required here to keep people right. Funhouse - fun abs!

Back: Great song and great progression of moves. People groan when you introduce them to side plank - but the biggest revelation here is in the see-saw move. The simple act of turning the thumbs upwards - wow what a difference that makes. Lots of people like the see-saw because I think they appreciate how bad their posture is as a result of being hunched over PC screens all day.

Twists 1: Pyramid is tough to do properly - straight legs and straight back seems to be a problem for most people. And balancing appears difficult as well. Overall a challenging track. I do a few 45 minute classes and in this release the longest two tracks are the ones you are supposed to leave out. It also reduces the running time to well below 45 minutes so you can actually fit this first twist track in and still come in to time.

Twists 2: Much more traditional twist moves here and less intense than the last one. In fact the last part where you lie down really sets you up for the last track and for relaxation. Some people have moaned about the music but I don't mind it.

Hamstrings: Very short and dreamy song from Dido and simple moves to tease us down into relaxation. And it does go on for a few moments longer than you think.

Meditation/Relaxation: Nice couple of pieces of music - though I know it isn't actually the same tune - I can't help thinking of the "mild cigar from Hamlet" adverts here.

So another great release. I am totally loving Balance at the moment and it is constantly popular and classes are always full - even the 9am one on a Saturday when you would think people would like a lie in. Nie out of ten (would have been a 10 but I am unsure of the longevity of the Tai Chi - but that is a minor quibble.

Jessica Mauboy - Been Waiting

pipera — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:14:44 GMT

If there is a track that says Bodybalance it is "Because" track 6 from her CD. Or, a number of tracks on her CD.

Do you agree?

Your favourite Pilates tracks

ErinC — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:16:40 GMT

I almost can't believe I'm starting a "your favourite ______ track" thread, but I really struggle with the Pilates tracks when I mix. I can think of dozens of Tai Chi warmups, Sun Sals, Standing Strength tracks, etc. that I know and love, but when it comes time to mix*, I have a hard time selecting Pilates tracks. There are only about three or so that I gravitate toward for each:

Abs -
Aint Nobody (23)
Crazy (39)
I Love to Move In Here (43)

Back -
Amazing (41)
One Step Too Far (32)
You Got The Love (35)
Paid My Dues (17)

*Yes, I mix up my BodyFlow releases and don't always play old releases in their entirety. String me up!

I need to broaden my horizons but when I scroll through my playlists on my iPod, none of the Pilates tracks really jump out at me, like "Oh! I remember that one! I should re-learn it.." You know?

So tell me: what are your fave Pilates tracks, and why?

tai chi in 44

jerseyboy92 — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:53:38 GMT

In the tai chi track of 44 the presenters say the moves are based off of a sword dance. Does anyone know the history behind the sword dance where they got the moves from??

CREATE YOUR FAVOURITE MIX AND MATCH!!

Bexi — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:12:32 GMT

if you could create your PERFECT class without worrying about pragmatics such as time constraints ;) what would your set list look like...? mine would look like this:

1. Lost and Found - Delerium

2. Desert Rose - Sting & Cheb Mami

3. Change - Sugarbabes

4. Your Guardian Angel - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

5. Valerie - Amy Winehouse

6. I Love to Move in Here - Moby

7. The Look of Love (Madison Park vs Lenny B Rmx) - Nina Simone

8. Love Remains The Same - Gavin Rossdale

9. Sleep (Solarstones Afterhours Remix) - Conjure One

i'm pretty sure this is about a 90 minute set which is why it's never been done... but one can dream :)

BB and Shorts

obsessed — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:50:42 GMT

Ok so what is the deal with guys wearing short shorts in Balance? Or even girls for that matter. At workshop yesterday there were 2 guys in front of me wearing tiny shorts and I saw WAY too much. Do people not understand that your legs are apart in certain poses????

Ultimate Les Mills Bodybalance Track

pipera — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:05:03 GMT

Mine would be:

Gabriel Lamb Bodybalance 18.

Whats yours?

The Crab

Brogan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05:19 GMT

I know this is a bit late in the day.... but does anyone have any tips as to how to work up to doing a crab... Can only get my head up an inch for a second and have made no progress. Just wondering if there was anything I can do that willhelp build up to one day doing it? How did everyone else progress to doing it? Is it something that some people are built able to do, and others not??

Adding white noise to the meditation track

TennisElbow — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:47:09 GMT

Has anyone done this or thought of doing it? At my gym the weights section is within earshot of the main studio and we are blessed with a bunch of weaklings who prefer to let gravity return the weight to the floor. Brian Eno does not sound good with the industrial sound effects overlay of metal on metal and wood.

White noise can muffle external sounds while being filtered out by most people. If it were slowly added during the hamstring track then it would reach maximum effectiveness by the time we hit meditation. It's still possible to hear the music and instructor but the sounds of the outside world are reduced. It also has the benefit of reducing the annoyance of tinnitus.

Bodybalance 45 What is your Favorite Track?

pipera — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:19:48 GMT

Mine would be It's Amazing Jem. A real cool track just behind You Make it Real James Morrision :)

Floridians: Need Flow Participants! (Miami)

BrandiHarris18 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:42:27 GMT

Hello Flow'ers,

I am a certified RPM/Pump instructor and I just went through Flow training. I also just moved from a HUGE LM program in Maryland to Gold's Gym Miami Lakes, where LM programs are not fairing well. I have been ready for months to shoot my Flow video, but I just canNOT get enough people to film a successful video. Is there anyone in the Miami area that can help me film?

Also, if anyone has successful LM gyms or gyms looking to launch LM in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area, I'd LOVE to know!

Thank you!

Brandi

WHAT'S the most difficult move in BODY BALANCE?

evony — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:17:19 GMT

I DON't really recall.

everything is so difficult ,that i felt that i doing,body building!

everything from,warm up,to cool down,is so difficult and

difficult to remember the moves!

make it simple!

who agree with me?

ido!

BB 46 Reflections

feri — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:20:29 GMT

BB 46 is the most challenging BB releaseI did so far... really good one , love abs track with Jennifer Hudson Spotlight, Tai Chi warm up is great beginning to new release and get u set for controlled breathing from the beginning. Definitely challenging stretches and moves in yoga standing strength. Well done Jackie Mills and the team!