Rick

 

Rick

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Male, 31 Years Old
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If you've come here wondering what's going on with the me vs pipera spat, then here are the facts that he would rather you didn't know.

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Rod (aka pipera) signed up for training on BodyPump for Q2 2001 (release 38) and BodyBalance for Q3 2002 (release 18).

He attended the modules, failed BodyBalance outright, and achieved a "pass withheld" for BodyPump. He team taught BodyPump for a while and was signed off by a GFM.

It is unclear whether he ever actually completed or submitted a video/filming to Les Mills. Regardless, he never achieved certification in any Les Mills program.

Now, when he says he is "Registered", that is correct, although be aware that in Australia "registration" simply means one is in training, and not endorsed by Les Mills as a "Certified" Instructor.

As a result, he does not teach any classes as no gym will hire an uncertified instructor.

Despite this, he fraudulently passed himself off as an experienced instructor on this (and other) website(s) - successfully too for some time until being "outed" on this forum.

All attempts to get him to confirm his certification or, rather, lack of certification, have been met by persistent stonewalling.

So, since he isn't willing to tell the truth, and keen to continue pretending to be something he isn't, thereby demeaning the achievement of actual certified instructors, I thought I'd set the record straight.


Now, he will claim that I'm making all of this up, but ask yourself a simple question. Why does he just say he's "Registered" and not "Certified" like every proper instructor on this forum does.

If you still don't believe me, why not ask him yourself to prove his instructor status. For example: When did he complete and submit a filming video? What did the result letter say? When did he receive his certificate as a fully-fledged LM instructor? Don't be surprised if you don't get any answers to these questions or, if you do, those answers will be vague and evasive.


Simple fact is pipera is not, nor ever has been a certified Les Mills Instructor and any claim otherwise is a blatant falsehood and an insult to every instructor who has worked hard to become certified.

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Michelle
Michelle

Seems I am a bit late, but from what I gather your exams went well!

We are really cooling off out here, but think you guys are turning it up!

Have you done 72 yet? I should have had my kit in the mail by now and haven't so I sent an email asking about it......

19 Nov 2009 06:48

 
 
maddy
maddy

Hot enough for you???
43*c is insane!

18 Nov 2009 12:55

 
 
maddy
maddy

Enjoy the Bombay! In fact have one for me too-it's a scorcher here as well...

10 Nov 2009 11:38

 
 
Fifi
Fifi

Oh dear.
Physio.

Considering it's my left hand side that's in dire straits, her nasty fingers in my RIGHT shoulder and rhomboid were distinctly unpleasurable.

However, a truce of sorts. I can still teach (well, would anyway), need a few extra appointments to get the inflammation and general mess sorted again..and then, we need to see each other once a fortnight for the rest of my days to ensure I can keep teaching.

Sounds like a good deal to me!! (until I wake up tomorrow...)..and..hahahaha..I have "permanent" stripes on my back from the bench....hahahahahaha

05 Nov 2009 11:20

 
 
Fifi
Fifi

oh..it's Ivicas birthday today so you'd beat attempt an appearance at his BP!!!

01 Nov 2009 12:13

 
 
Loppan
Loppan

I would say "Cheers!", but that word has been somewhat sullied on the forum. So I'll just raise my glass! :-)

25 Oct 2009 12:44

 
 
Loppan
Loppan

Congratulations! (Yes, I heard it from Superwoman) :-D

23 Oct 2009 07:57

 
 
Graham
Graham

Well done on the exam result. When does the next round start? :-)

23 Oct 2009 05:03

 
 
Rob
Rob

Just got time for a quick 'un - have far too much work for a Friday and I'm kinda keen to get a lunchtime balance class in....

Just heard you'd had a result with the exams - congrats on that! Hopefully you're having a drink to celebrate right about now.

23 Oct 2009 04:05

 
 
Michelle
Michelle

Thanks for the info, I will really try to have her get re-evaluated by her PT and Dr, I too wondered why at her age she was having those sort of problems.
Have a great weekend!

22 Oct 2009 06:52

 
 

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