BODYSTEP

BODYSTEP with 2 steps? :-)

Schmid — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:28:40 GMT

Hi guys,

Wouldn't it bring some fresh wind into the workout? One or two tracks with 2 steps directed to each other as a "T" or "L"...

What's your opinion?

Witch Shoe's for Bodystep

kimverhoeven2 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:30:01 GMT

Hi Guy's,

I was wondering, what kind of shoe's do you prefer when your teaching, or following the program Bodystep.

Like runningshoe's, or the shoe's with extra support like the NIKE SHOX or just the normal aerobic...what kind off shoe do you prefere, and why?

Greetingz from Belgium.

Body Step 78

tiger75 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:27:41 GMT

Here is the sizzler of Body Step 78 # :

Get ready to lift the energy to new heights with the athletic BODYSTEP® 78! You will also get the chance to strike some fabulous poses, get funky with the dance flava and, of course, work on your endurance. Stay low and check your posture to Sneaky Sound System’s Pictures in Track 2. You’ll stick with the photo-shoot theme in Track 3, striking poses to Girls On Film while starting to build up the intensity with strong Over The Tops. Turn it up in Track 4! Your heart rate will climb high with the Power Knee Lifts. Look out for new move the Quarter-Turn Curl Combo. Add some attitude to the lower-body workout in Track 5. MadLab sums it up well with Wiggle It. Let it rip Across The Top in Track 6! You’ll reach your second cardio peak in this athletic track while singing along to She Is Beautiful. Use Track 7 as a cardio recovery while sculpting your lower body. You’ll feel like you are walking a tightrope with the Lunges and Knee Lifts to Britney Spears’ Circus. Bring on the Party Step Track! It’s your turn to shine and ‘dance with the stars’. Feel the rhythm and get into it with Mambo Cha-Chas and powerful Propulsive Hamstring Curls. Every little thing about Track 9 is magic! This is the Speed Step Track so lift your knees up and run like an athlete on the sprint track. If it’s possible, reach even higher in Track 10! Rock out with Knee Repeaters and new move the 3 Knee Rocker before working on your leg strength in Track 11 with 1-Legged Squats and the Tree Pose.

Things to say during class

jleguelaff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:03:31 GMT

Hello everyone,

Myself and the other awesome step instructors at our gym are starting to get a little tired of saying the same stuff over and over again. Our creative juices flow sometimes but we would sure love the help with some new sayings: fun or insightful. We are currently on the 77 release, any suggestions?

Thanks!!

BODYSTEP #80

Mops — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:26:40 GMT

Hey guys,

BODYSTEP release #80 is creeping up on us fast, and i'm planning to do an 80's release. What are some of your all time favorite 80's songs?

Wow! 20 years of BODYSTEP!

Rock on!

Mark

Advice needed please... Re:Filming/Assessment video

Angel311006 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:29:14 GMT

Hello,

I am hoping that I can get a little advice? I have completed the BS module training and am now looking to film a class for my assessment video. My question is when filming for the video do I have to instruct a complete release (for example 77) or can I mix it up and do some tracks from an older release?

The gym that I am instructing at released 77 nearly 6 weeks ago and so I would like to substitute some of the tracks to mix it up alittle within the next 2 weeks.

Any advice would be very much appreciated

Many thanks in advance

Step injuries: torn gastrocnemius (calf strain)

n_shox — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:51:09 GMT

Hello steppers,

I'm a total BS addict, but a year ago I tore my calf muscle during a step class.

We were doing the single knee propulsions, and I was doing them with gusto. Suddenly my calf felt like a stretched rubber band that had snapped. OMG- so painful! I nearly passed out and couldn't walk on it.

I was just wondering...

1. Is this type of injury is common in BS classes?

2. Can they be prevented?

I love doing step so much, but I still feel really nervous when I have to jump off the step. My muscle has never felt quite the same, and I don't want to have that injury again.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Songs

determin-nation — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:25:51 GMT

Can someone suggest the song "obbsessed" by Mariah Carey the website won't let me suggest any songs.

The half Burpee

Brenda-bem — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:20:45 GMT

Ok practicing BodyStep 77 and I have to tell you I do not like the half burpee. I actually got a headache dong this move. For those that have launched already what is your take on this questionable move and how are you instructing it? They tell you it's a half burpee but if you look at the viedo they are doing it full out as I'm sure members will too. And I'm sure no matter how many times you que there heads will be below the heart. Love to hear your feedback

Mirror Image-blah

metalchic72 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:16:40 GMT

I love the other Les Mills classes!!! All of my instructors are awesome. That being said, I just can't get BodyStep. I have been taking "freestyle" step classes for YEARS with no trouble. But I have tried Body Step and the mirror image thing is just killing me. I am always on the wrong foot to the point where I just want to scream so I leave the class. I am too old to learn new tricks. Any suggestions? I hate not having a step class to go to any longer because everything is now Body Step!

Thanks!

What does it take?

girl_jam — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:43:41 GMT

Hi there, I'm new here so please put up with my amateur questions!

I've been free-style stepping for many years in NZ and have moved to London 5 months ago and have joined a Les Mills ápproved' gym (if that is the right word) and I am totally in love with BodyStep! I love free-style Step anyway, but I am totally in LOVE with BodyStep. Which leads to my question, what does it take to become an awesome BodyStep instructor? I have a full-time job as an accountant (I can see the cringes!) but would love to spice up my life by becoming a BodyStep instructor on a part-time basis. But I'm slightly worried that I'm not cut out for it, I've never been good in front of a crowd, all I can offer is my passion but is that enough? I know as a participant that there are good instructors, but the superb out of this world instructors (like Lee Hopkins if anyone knows him) are ones that motivate you to work harder and regret that the hour is up!

I would appreciate any thoughts on this.

BodyStep rocks!!

45 minute step (77)

JenPT — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:51:42 GMT

I just taught the 45 minutes step format for the first time. I have one BIG problem with it. We go from track 10 (Peak) to the cooldown, which is lying the floor. Didn't give it much thought until I actually did it, and thought I was going to pass out. Not sure that going from peak heart rate to lying on the floor is a good idea. I am thinking I am going to change up track 10 a little to keep people on their feet to stretch. Wondering if the Les Mills step team might consider this when creating the chorrey...and if the cooldown is choreographed for the floor, maybe create an alternative for those of us using the 45 min format. I am trying to be good and stick to the rules, but I am certainly worried about participant safety.

Does anyone else teach this format?

Mirror Image-blah

metalchic72 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:16:43 GMT

Thanks!

Body Step 77

hallite31 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:47:37 GMT

Have just done the latest release and er what can I say it was flat and has no energy to lift you through the tracks.

Needs to be faster like the last release, this one is to slow and the choreograpthy needs more imagination I think everyone was a sleep when they put this one together.

Here is to the next one may it be better.

Tracks for Halloween or other occasions?

bodystepboy68 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:50 GMT

If you still have a BS class to teach before Halloween, how about slipping in 'Things That Go Bump In the Night' (BS52 - Tk4) and 'Thriller' (BS71 - Tk11). Team-taught last night, complete with witches hats! Any more suggestions or do you ever pick any other tracks to co-incide with events (apart from the Christmas bonus tracks)?

BS #77 Speed Track

Runnermel — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:57:40 GMT

Hey fellow Bodysteppers! Wondering about speed track on this latest release.....to me, on the video it kind of looks like more of a kick at an angle; some fellow instructors think it's more of a side leg. So I've watched it several times now, and I still can't make up my mind! In the book, Mark looks like he is definitely doing a side leg. But then why do they call it a kick? Just wondering what other instructors are doing! Thanks!

New BS Instructor - BS76

cdimondgirl — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:19:42 GMT

I'm teaching for the first time ever on BS76. Wondering how exact choreography needs to be for the cert video. Is it more important to follow the notes or the video? They differ slightly in a couple of places. Also, do we need to preview steps if there is not an eyeball symbol, for the video?

Thanks!

Quarterly training.... What should I expect?

Angel311006 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:24:36 GMT

Hi everyone.

I have recently taken the BodyStep module training and am on the exciting journey of becoming (fingers crossed) a full fledged Instructor.

I am off to my first quarterly training at the end of November and I would like to know what to expect and what I will need (for example change of training clothes, snacks etc) . I like to be prepared

Many thanks for your help

Injuries from BodyStep 76

Brenda-bem — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:08:01 GMT

I have been doing BodyStep since 2002 with no injuries. For the first time ever I have pulled the tenden in my arch of my foot. I can barely step. It was caused by learning track 10 moonwalk 2. Members are also complaining of their wrist hurting in 11b for the dips. I like track 10 but having the moom walk in both track 6 and 10 seems to be a bit much and I will probably have to take a break from teaching step for awhile or just do low options until this heals. Did anyone else get injured with this release?

Launch

lorajoanie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:48:19 GMT

Hey! Our club is differing in opinions on a new release or Launch! We try to hype it up and keep it exciting until the actual class; others want to test it out in a class the day before to practice and get it down. What do you think?! Does Les Mills have a set way to launch? Thanks for your imput!

Lora

77 Choreo notes

blueskyau — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:39:33 GMT

WONDER IF POSSIBLE ANYONE CAN SEND ME A COPY OF THE BS 77 CHOREO NOTE?

body step traning-Vic. Australia Oct 2009

blueskyau — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:47:30 GMT

Wondering is anyone taking a Body Step training in Oct 2009 in Malvern East Fitness First Gym?

Corey notes wrong for Track 4 BodyStep 77

Brenda-bem — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:32:40 GMT

After putting way to much time into this track I find after I'm doing notes with the music the corey notes are wrong grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. It's a single knee then jog not jog then single knee.

77

delphene — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:06:50 GMT

Hello.

77 is being launched in a couple of weeks so are there any earlybirds with their feedback on this one? Harry, you're pretty quick with a response...

Thankyou.

which release?

jdoe — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:30:42 GMT

It's a track 4 and it says "knees are shaking" and you do some around the world?