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How To Prevent Choking Under Pressure
Sarah Shortt
Instructor Development

How To Prevent Choking Under Pressure

January 15, 2024

Strategies to cope when you’re feeling stressed, and your body enters fight or flight mode.

Lisa Osborne: "I Want To Inspire Instructors To Inspire Their Members"
Sarah Shortt
Behind-the-scenes

Lisa Osborne: "I Want To Inspire Instructors To Inspire Their Members"

August 10, 2018

In this first part of our three-part story, Lisa opens up about her secrets to staying motivated and how important it is to show empathy with our members – wherever they are on their fitness journey.

Why Teach Les Mills Ceremony
Sarah Shortt
Instructor Development

Why Teach Les Mills Ceremony

November 18, 2024

Four Coaches share the benefits of coaching the functional training workout

5 Hacks To Fuel Your Workouts
Sarah Shortt
Instructor Development

5 Hacks To Fuel Your Workouts

October 22, 2024

Try these five simple steps to keep your energy high!

How National Teams Are Selected
Global Head Trainers
Instructor Development

How National Teams Are Selected

March 10, 2020

Global Head Trainers share their selection process, and their advice for those aspiring to become a Trainer, Assessor or Presenter.

New Habit Science
Emma Hogan
Latest Research

New Habit Science

January 14, 2025

Researchers put different habit-forming strategies to the test and reveal two powerful ways to make your exercise intentions stick.

The Benefits Of Ice Baths
Sarah Shortt
Latest Research

The Benefits Of Ice Baths

May 21, 2024

Group Training Instructor Sarah Shortt reveals the surprising rewards of cold-water immersion.

Level Up Your Launches
Jonathan Tustain
Instructor Development
Community

Level Up Your Launches

August 15, 2025

Fun ways to turn those quarterlies into epic can't-miss events

The Rise And Rise Of Erin Maw
Sarah Shortt
Behind-the-scenes

The Rise And Rise Of Erin Maw

February 11, 2020

Read our in-depth with Les Mills Ambassador and all-round fitness superstar, Erin Maw.

The truth about weight-loss drugs
Jonathan Tustain
Instructor Development
Wellbeing
Latest Research

The truth about weight-loss drugs

June 11, 2025

Research reveals the smarter approach

Q4'24 Release Highlights
Sarah Shortt
Behind-the-scenes

Q4'24 Release Highlights

October 22, 2024

Presenters from around the globe reveal their highlights of the new Les Mills releases.

Les Mills Ceremony Explained
Emma Hogan
Behind-the-scenes

Les Mills Ceremony Explained

November 18, 2024

Fitness experts explain why you haven’t done circuit until you’ve done CEREMONY.

Les Mills Thrive: Empower A Growing Community
Sarah Shortt
Behind-the-scenes

Les Mills Thrive: Empower A Growing Community

November 12, 2024

Learn about the program designed for those who want to stay fit for life.

Workouts for the mind
Jonathan Tustain
Instructor Development

Workouts for the mind

June 11, 2025

What science says about how movement fuels mental health

How to stay injury-free
Steve Tansey
Steve Tansey
Steve Tansey
Steve Tansey
Instructor Development

How to stay injury-free

March 10, 2019

Steve Tansey on how to minimize risk of injury to ensure longevity in our teaching careers.