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Q1'24 Release Highlights

15.01.2024

Behind-the-scenes

Presenters from around the globe share their highlights of the new releases, some of which were filmed in the iconic Studio 1 at Les Mills Auckland City!

Two Les Mills Instructors doing BodyAttack

BODYATTACK™ 123: LISA OSBORNE

Presenters: Dr Emma Alcock, Hamza Bkira, Jackson Fuafiva Osborne, Lisa Osborne, Maxime Vigeant, Nick Yan

“Everyone is going to love this release because of the music!” says Emma Alcock. “The beats are really good, there’s a mixture of new and older music, something for everyone. The workout is super challenging but achievable. Everything you could want from a BODYATTACK workout!

“One of my favourite tracks in this release is 9. It’s massive: the song, the moves. You get so engrossed in the workout that you can't help but give it 100%. I do also love track 8, which is saying something, as I normally prefer my athletic tracks! But as you’ll see when you watch the Masterclass, it’s a beautiful track that will be a crowd favorite for sure.

“My absolute favourite song is the track 3 circuit, and it's because this is the sort of music I listen to in my everyday life. It's so upbeat, so motivating, and just an absolute tune.

“We have a brand-new track coming to our BODYATTACK toolkit: a track 9 circuit, very similar to the track 3 circuit. This is super exciting as it's going to allow us Instructors to tailor our class to the members in front of us. You can teach a more athletic class, or have a mixture of athletic and aerobic tracks.

“As you’ll see on the Masterclass, the theme of this release is encouraging participants to move how they want to. I showcase this in track 2, where we have the choice between doing some old-school BODYATTACK armlines, or just letting your arms go wherever they want to. This was super hard for me to do because I'm so used to doing the correct armlines as per the choreography, but we want to  give participants the autonomy to train the way they like!”

Les Mills Instructors doing BodyBalance

BODYBALANCE™ 103: JACKIE MILLS AND DIANA ARCHER MILLS

Presenters: Andy Zhang, Berti Voigt, Charlotte Ranque, Eileen Post, Fraser Beck, Joash Fahitua, Khiran Huston, Michelle Estrada

“Diana [Archer Mills] sent us an email where she provided the theme of the release,” explains Berti Voigt. “She said: ‘BODYBALANCE 103 is about finding contentment within oneself and not searching for it through others — being kind to yourself, loving yourself, accepting yourself and the journey you’re on. And the power of stillness in an ever-moving world.’ I couldn't have said it better myself.

“It's quite an emotional release that gives participants the opportunity to truly connect with themselves, their bodies, and their breath. You’ll notice this when you listen to the music. The sonic/musical combination with the movement creates a vibe that allows you to retreat from the outer world and connect with the inner. This release also invites Instructors and participants to discover what they need from their practice today.

“My favorite track is 4, because I love the moves and the flow they create. At the end, you hold the Fallen Angel Pose and open your heart toward the sky, and it’s just beautiful!

“In terms of the music, I love track 8 – ‘Amen’ by RITUAL. Not only because I really like the artist and his other work, but also because this song is so calming. You have no other choice but to dive into it. You're going to love it, I promise.”

Eileen Post is also a fan of Track 4. “It’s a song that will evoke different emotions throughout the track,” she says. “For me, it feels like a journey that starts with vulnerability and evolves into kindness, acceptance, self-compassion, contentment within oneself, ease and freedom. The simple, repetitive, and gentle flow adds to this warm and liberating feeling.

“The innovation in this release is in track 7 – Hip Opener, which has different stages and focuses. We begin in 90/90 pose, then find activation and mobilization through a combination of active and passive stretches, finishing with a deep stretch in swan pose.”

“This release is so inviting!” adds Michelle Estrada. “From the music to the simplicity of the choreography, it continues the theme of healing and love from BODYBALANCE 102.

“My favorite song is ‘Josephine’ (Track 9). There’s the sense of deep longing and letting go in the lyrics that matches the intention of letting go of expectations and accepting where our bodies are today.

“Watch out for the Twisting Warrior in Standing Strength! It’s deceptively challenging!”

Two Les Mills Instructors doing BodyCombat

BODYCOMBAT™ 98: DAN COHEN AND RACHAEL NEWSHAM

Presenters: Anthony Oxford, Eileen Post, Kenshin Tani, Mai Sato, Maxime Vigeant, Rachael Newsham, Reagan Kang, Sebastian Jaramillo, Vili Fifita

“BIG love for the BODYCOMBAT 98 music!” says Eileen Post. “This was what stood out to me the first time I tried it. The music takes us on a journey of different emotions, styles of training and feelings in our bodies. The music will push you to reach new levels of output — it’s a powerful playlist.

“Track 7 (Muay Thai) is a highlight for me. From the sound of siren at the beginning, you know this track is going to be big! The song starts off calm, allowing us to find the beat, get used to the combo and move with great technique. From there, the music keeps building and increasing in energy. What I also love about this track is that you can feel the different intervals throughout the track. It’s great cardiovascular training.

“My favorite song is track 6, ‘Keto Riba Move’ — I feel like a different person when I move to this song. Way cooler than I actually am, haha! You just have to dance to this song. It brings a feeling of coolness and lightness that we need between the high intensity of tracks 5 and 7. It allows us to bring the heart rate down while creating some serious heat in the legs.”

Kenshin Tani is also a fan of the music in this release. “The workout is amplified by the playlist even more so than usual,” he adds. “When you watch the Masterclass, you’re going to feel the energy of the Presenters and you’ll be pumped to teach it!”

Group of Les Mills Instructors doing BodyJam

BODYJAM™ 107: GANDALF ARCHER MILLS

Presenters: Charlotte Ranque, Gandalf Archer Mills, Jaime Terrill, Janni Lindgren, Meno Thomas

“This release is a FULL-ON FANTASTIC BEAST,” says Jaime Terrill. “When I was first sent the recording of a trial class, I was scared of the back half! High intensity and high cardio in the absolute best way, with tracks that will shoot straight into your soul. The moves are powerful and the music accompanies the movement in true BODYJAM fashion.

“My favorite song is Track 2 ‘Drifting’. It's a captivating Tiësto anthem that serves up all the classic BODYJAM emotion you’d expect feel at the back of Block 2, but it's only the hype track! The lyrics say: "If I'm driftin', say that you will be there" and that line really speaks to me and my relationship with BODYJAM. It’s been in my life for 12 years, has lifted me up in times that I needed and has been a reliable constant that has connected me with more people and experiences than I could have ever imagined.  

“107 is just one of those releases that makes sense and feels great. The music is KILLER from track 1 to the Groovedown. The front has fun, sassy/sexy, feel-good vibes. The choreography in the back half offers an achievable complexity, paired with moody music that sends you to that place only BODYJAM can take you!

“Newer Instructors may be interested to learn that we filmed in Studio 1 at Les Mills Auckland City, where some ICONIC BODYJAM releases have been filmed. We wore old school mic packs/belts and took it back to the beginning. It was an incredible experience.”

“We filmed the release in the middle of the night, literally around midnight,” adds Janni Lindgren. “I was so nervous, excited and tired at the same time. It was impossible to sleep the following night because of the excitement!

“I’m really fond of the tracks I teach – tracks 3 and 4 – but my absolute favorite is track 14 ‘Fine Day’. In that track you just let it all go, it’s such a banger. I’ll never forget the moment in filming when that song came over the speakers. It was crazy beautiful, energetic and emotional. It felt as though the roof had been blown off.”

Two Les Mills Instructors holding SmartBar and plates

BODYPUMP™ 128: GLEN OSTERGAARD

Presenters: Anthony Oxford, Charlotte Ranque, Glen Ostergaard, Kaylah-Blayr Fitzsimons-Nu'u, Khiran Huston, Maddalena Boccella, Maxime Vigeant, Nick Yan, Vili Fifita

BODYPUMP 128 is based around the theme of ‘everyday strength for everyday life’, and you’ll see this coaching focus demonstrated throughout the Masterclass. It’s a great reminder that BODYPUMP includes many of the primal movements that we need to be fit and healthy for everyday activities!

There’s lots of innovation in this release — integrated movements in the Triceps and Chest tracks, a squat press in the Lunge track — alongside familiar favorites such as the Pause Squat in Squats and the Plate Drop Squat in the Back track.

“The music is incredible!” says Charlotte Ranque. “And there are so many ways to move to improve our fitness. I particularly love the Triceps track — the training is challenging and the rhythm is really cool! I also love the Lunges/Shoulders song — I feel it in my gut!”

Glen Ostergaard explains how he chooses the music in BODYPUMP, and how this should affect your coaching of the tracks:

“The Warmup has to have a certain feel to it — an open and welcoming feel because that’s its function in the class.

“Then in the Squat track, the emphasis is on the downbeat — because we’re going down in the squats.

“The Chest track has to be grounded because we’re lying on the bench. It's sort of like a matter-of-fact type sound. Like, ‘Okay, here we are. We're on the bench now’. It can be fun and it can be hip hop and all that stuff, but in general, it's that grounded sort of sound.

“The Back track always needs an upbeat to match the Clean & Press. It’s uplifting to match the feel of that movement.

“I have more freedom in the Triceps, Biceps, and Lunges. We can play around with different sounds for those tracks.

“And then the Shoulders always needs to feel open and grounded because you’re standing there, just confronting the class. It’s not a welcoming sound — it’s not melodic or uplifting. Staunch would be the word I’d use to describe the Shoulder track.

“It’s always going to be a similar kind of sound for the Squats, Chest, Back and Shoulders. And that sound dictates how we move and coach the tracks.”

Two Les Mills instructors doing BodyStep

BODYSTEP™ 134: MARK NU’U-STEELE

Presenters: Dr Emma Alcock, Kaylah-Blayr Fitzsimons-Nu'u, Mark Nu'u-Steele

“This release is perfection. This release is everything BODYSTEP,” says Emma Alcock. “My favorite track is Peak 3 — Athletic Circuit – because it’s absolute fire. I love it when I can push my body as hard as it will go and, oh my goodness, that’s all I can say about that one!

“It’s way too hard to choose one favorite song, every single song in this release is so good. But if I had to choose it would be either Peak 1 or Peak 2, purely because I loved these songs when they first came out. They are so motivating, so upbeat and absolute bangers.

“It was quite funny working and teaching with Mark and KB. Why? Because they are the sweatiest people alive (Mark even has the nickname ‘Mops’ because he sweats so much), and then there's me who barely sweats. I'm used to never having a single drop of sweat on my bench. When it came time for us to swap benches, their benches were covered in their sweat so having to wipe all their sweat off the bench was a new experience for me, hahaha!

“Everyone will love this release because the music is so good, the perfect mix of new and old hits. The cardio tracks get your heart rate up and the strength tracks make you feel the burn. Plus, there are lots of choices, so everyone can get the workout they came for.”

Two Les Mills Instructors doing Les Mills Core

LES MILLS CORE™ 53: CREATIVE TEAM

Presenters: Ben Main, Berti Voigt, Hamza Bkira, Maddalena Boccella, Nick Yan, Reagan Kang

“The theme of all Q1 24 releases is ‘CHOOSE HAPPY’,” says Berti Voigt. “And that’s exactly what we did as a team during the filming of CORE 53. We were happy, and we had a blast! It was like doing a pretty nice, challenging, burning core workout with your friends.

“I love Track 4! It’s a burner for your glutes and legs, but the song is just massive. The music will motivate you to keep going, even when your muscles crying out for you to stop!

“We’ve introduced cool new moves and innovations in CORE 53. For example, the balance challenge in Track 4 — a combo of a Backward-Stepping Lunge into a One-Legged-Squat. Plus, there are some punches — wait, punches? Yes! You're gonna feel some BODYCOMBAT vibes in CORE! There’s also a Waiter’s Bow in Track 6 with your Smart Band, along with a Lat Pull Down. Have fun and celebrate the fire in your muscles!”

Maddalena Boccella adds: “I love the musical journey in this release — a cheeky glute track, power for the standing tracks, strong and grounded for lying tracks and a feel-good song to finish. BUT you gotta try the additional tracks to experience the animal flow and glute isolation! There's so much to see and hear!

“My favorite track is Standing Strength 2, Track 4. It's simple, but it burns sooo much. I love how something so simple and effective can be so tough. 😫🤕

“There are quite a few innovations in this release. Track 2 sees the return of familiar moves like the arm reach from the LA filming, but this time it’s reversed and at the end we add a plate raise. Track 3 starts with side steps and rows; then it speeds up. It’s fun to match the movement with the music and you’ll also love the band option. In track 4, where we focus on our glutes and hips, you'll see some upper body moves too. Then in track 5, we fire up the obliques with jack knives. Ouch.

“I recommend Instructors also try the 45-minute format and the different 30-minute format. You'll be surprised by how cool they are. The formats change the vibe of the class and make it sooo fresh!”

Two Les Mills Instructors holding SmartBar

LES MILLS GRIT™ 47: ERIN MAW

Presenters: Anthony Oxford, Ben Main, Erin Maw, Kenshin Tani, Levi Farrell, Mai Sato, Sami Nieschmidt, Sankha Peiris

“GRIT 47 is an absolute monster of a workout!” says Levi Farrell. “The endorphins were through the roof when we filmed this release! The music is SO good and the workouts definitely deliver that breathless feeling we all know (and love) when it comes to GRIT.

“My favorite track that appears across all three GRITs is Supersets. It’s the biggest track right in the middle of the workout and you repeat three two-move supersets: first for 40-second intervals, then 30 seconds, and then finish on 20 seconds. It’s a burner! The movements are also repeated throughout the track, which keeps you feeling confident throughout by knowing what’s coming next and building the feelings of success.

“My favourite individual song is ‘Rhyme Dust’ — Dimension Remix! It appears in the first dropset track in GRIT CARDIO 47. It makes me want to move every time it plays!

“An awesome feature of GRIT 47 are the new AMRAP-style warmups. We’ve had AMRAPs in GRIT before, but never as a warmup, and they definitely get you warm fast! This style of warmup is a game changer in terms of keeping the workouts fresh and keeping GRIT up to date with the latest trends in HIIT training.

“This release will be so much fun to teach in our clubs! It brings innovation that we haven’t seen in previous releases and the music generates an energy that will make everyone excited to move! That said, this release also maintains the ‘simple and effective’ focus we’ve seen in previous GRIT workouts, so the movements can be tailored to suit any fitness level.”

Sankha Peiris thinks everyone can find their challenge in this workout, whatever their level of fitness. “There aren’t any crazy moves, but the challenge is in the structure,” he says. “The music is simply acoustic fire that drives and supports the workout. I think Coaches will love teaching this and members will adore the workout and the results they’ll see.”

Kenshin Tani adds: “My favorite song is the Core track. The music is incredible! I also love Track 4 because we see the return of an old favorite! I hope everyone is inspired by this release.”

Two Les Mills Instructors doing Sprint

LES MILLS SPRINT™ 34: GLEN OSTERGAARD

Presenters: Amy Lu, Anthony Oxford, Glen Ostergaard, Khiran Huston, Sebastian Jaramillo

“SPRINT 34 is PURE TRAINING!” says Amy Lu. “The key to intensity in this release is the simplicity: shorter, repeated efforts so you can focus on working hard. The music is full-on noise. It’s definitely going to drive the ENERGY!

“What’s my favorite track? Can I say all of them?? They all slap!

“In terms of workout innovation, we bring it back to traditional 2:1 work-rest ratio, which is going to give the biggest bang for your buck.

“The great thing about this release is that the workout plan is so simple and easy to remember — for Coaches and members. You won’t have to think too much about the choreography, meaning you can focus on just doing it. The efforts are the perfect length, so you can fully commit without worrying about pacing for duration. It’s guaranteed to get you deep in the HIIT zone!”

Sebastian Jaramillo says: “This was a very special release for me because it was my first time presenting on a LES MILLS SPRINT release. It was also special because we filmed in Studio 1 at Les Mills Auckland City! Another cool thing was having Dan Cohen as our program coach. He guided us on what to say, how to present, helped us with the ‘why’ behind our coaching — it was an outstanding experience.

“I think Coaches will be interested to learn that our focus for the release was on mechanical efficiency. This means you have the right load, you work on the right tempo, and you challenge your muscles so you can get the results faster!”

Les Mills Instructors doing Tone

LES MILLS TONE™ 24: CREATIVE TEAM

Presenters: Des Helu, Kaylah-Blayr Fitzsimons-Nu'u, Khiran Huston, Kimi Holm, Maddalena Boccella, Mark Nu'u-Steele, Vili Fifita

“TONE 24 is fun, fun, fun!” says Maddalena Boccella. “The music has everything you need: uplifting to start with, spicy and fun cardio peaks to spike the heartrate, some funky and urban tunes for the strength part and some sweet symphonies for your abs.

“Lower Body Strength track 8 is my favorite. Using the resistance band and plate together feels fresh, and who doesn’t love a good leg burn?! In terms of the music, I love 'Milkshake', Resisted Cardio (Track 6). The beat just makes you want to dance!

“When it comes to innovation, we focus a lot on scapular retraction so you will see and hear this particular cue or posture setup a lot, right from the warmup. You will also see a different kind of steady state training where we focus on activating our major muscles so we are ready to jump, run and perform efficiently.

“In TONE, taking the low option doesn’t mean you won’t get the workout. It's important to set the foundation, build strength, and progress from there. Sometimes breaking down the moves, slowing them down, makes you realize where and how they should feel in your body. Give it a try. As an Instructor, I think it’s super important to know how all the different levels feel so I can coach them correctly to my participants. Practice first, then master it.”

Les Mills Instructors doing RPM

RPM™ 101: Glen Ostergaard

Presenters: Amy Lu, Bas Hollander, Glen Ostergaard, Hamza Bkira

“RPM101 is SO MUCH FUN to ride!” says Amy Lu. “The positive vibes and joy of riding to music shines through in this release. We bring it ‘back to basics’ with an overall release focus of ‘Coaching Resistance’ to capture the feel of each track and the training effect. We continue to develop the themes of inclusivity and encouraging autonomy in RPM, where everyone has a place in the pack!

“Track 2 is challenging, but super fun to ride! Sitting at 130bpm, it’s one of the faster track 2s, which means it picks up the pace and sets the tone early on. I really love the way Glen coaches track 4. He includes some new descriptive language and the feeling of riding it is very liberating!

“My favorite song is ‘Sweet Disposition’. It’s a new take on a well-known song that delivers the uplifting and euphoric feel of RPM we all love.

“The biggest shift in RPM right now is the mindset with which we approach it, consolidating where this cycle program sits amongst the others. RPM is everyday cardio training where we get to experience the journey through music. We’re trying to encourage more autonomy, which allows people to design their own ride and empowers them to take ownership and feel accomplished. Our role is simply to facilitate their experience by nailing the basics of PRP.

“Instructors are going to love this release because it does heaps of the work for you! It has plenty of musical moments that you and your participants can play around with. The choreography is structured in a logical way that fits perfectly with the music across every track, making it easy for you to coach your participants into the right feel of resistance and rhythm. You’re going to have heaps of fun riding this together!”  

THE TRIP™ 36: Creative team

Presenter: Otto Prodan

THE TRIP 36 – K A S A D U    

A slow smooth entry leads us into the Forest and from there our workout flows.

Surrounded by nature and glimpses of a past civilization, we journey across the land, chaperoned by illuminated figures.

We progress under the Lake before finding ourselves on a Highway that leads us to the City, and from there we enter some kind of Vortex.

Our organic spaces transition to artificial ones and life abounds across both.

We welcome Otto to the team for this release and we have taken the opportunity to create a very Fresh & Flexible approach.

The focus initially comes from our desire to continue highlighting the ways we can be ATHLETIC. We do this through our mindset and our breath.

Our mindset is one of focus — smoothing out the transitions to maintain energy flow — and of finding moments to stay actively aware of our breath, which allows us to consciously manage our effort, to either maintain, or work harder, or pull back when needed.

Layering this focus with Otto’s Inclusive Attitude and natural enthusiasm, we find ourselves engaged in such a way that everyone feels welcome, included, and successful.

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Discover what’s to love about the new Les Mills releases, including BODYPUMP 119, BODYCOMBAT 89, BODYBALANCE 94 and RPM 92.

INCOMING: THE ‘STRONGER’ RELEASES
Get your pre-holiday HIIT

Get your pre-holiday HIIT

Discover how HIIT can get you fit and strong fast and help you maintain your gains for longer – even when you take a break from exercise.

Get your pre-holiday HIIT
The HIIT List

The HIIT List

Research shows how high-intensity interval training can protect you from cancer, halt aging, help you live longer, target fat and make you happy.

The HIIT List
Get your pre-holiday HIIT

Get your pre-holiday HIIT

Discover how HIIT can get you fit and strong fast and help you maintain your gains for longer – even when you take a break from exercise.

Get your pre-holiday HIIT
Meet Iman

Meet Iman

Les Mills Middle East Trainer and Presenter started career as a tennis player and now teaches group fitness

Meet Iman
Get Ready For Action

Get Ready For Action

Check out what’s in store in the next releases.

Get Ready For Action
Prepare for success!

Prepare for success!

Tips for training success

Prepare for success!
New Study Reveals The Secret To Staying Fit For Life

New Study Reveals The Secret To Staying Fit For Life

Exercise experts have cracked part of the code to exercise motivation and revealed the secret to staying fit for life.

New Study Reveals The Secret To Staying Fit For Life
BODYJAM 100

BODYJAM 100

Gandalf Archer Mills shares the history of the program, and what’s special about the 100th release.

BODYJAM 100
Meet the Saudi Women Putting their Country on the Fitness Map

Meet the Saudi Women Putting their Country on the Fitness Map

Meet the Saudi Women Putting their Country on the Fitness Map

Meet the Saudi Women Putting their Country on the Fitness Map
Meet Anna

Meet Anna

Les Mills Middle East Trainer talks about her career in fitness

Meet Anna
Meet Desmond

Meet Desmond

Meet Desmond, from BODYCOMBAT to BORN TO MOVE

Meet Desmond
FRONT SQUATS AND CALF RAISES

FRONT SQUATS AND CALF RAISES

Discover how the front squat and calf raises in BODYPUMP 118 can improve core strength, mobility, and prevent lower back pain.

FRONT SQUATS AND CALF RAISES
Interview With Caley Jack

Interview With Caley Jack

Global brand ambassador Caley Jack opens up on limiting beliefs, community, and how to keep progressing as an Instructor.

Interview With Caley Jack
Introducing Fiona

Introducing Fiona

Les Mills UK Group Fitness Trainer Fransisca tells us about development and her instructor journey

Introducing Fiona
THE LIFE OF AN INSTRUCTOR IN MEMES

THE LIFE OF AN INSTRUCTOR IN MEMES

Memes that most accurately express innermost Instructor thoughts on teaching, sleeping and remembering choreography!

THE LIFE OF AN INSTRUCTOR IN MEMES
Meet Marc

Meet Marc

Meet Les Mills UK Head Trainer of Dubai and Middle East

Meet Marc
Q3'23 Release highlights

Q3'23 Release highlights

Glen Ostergaard, Lisa Osborne, and others reveal their highlights of the new Les Mills releases.

Q3'23 Release highlights
Your Pride Stories

Your Pride Stories

Les Mills Instructors from the LGBTTQIA+ community share how they found their home in the group fitness studio.

Your Pride Stories
Wellness coaching with Kylie Gates

Wellness coaching with Kylie Gates

Discover wellness coaching and how it can help you to create the life you really want.

Wellness coaching with Kylie Gates
TRAINING FOR YOUR CYCLE

TRAINING FOR YOUR CYCLE

Learn the different phases of your menstrual cycle and the types of physical activity and exercise that is best during each stage of your period.

TRAINING FOR YOUR CYCLE
Steve Tansey shares tips

Steve Tansey shares tips

Les Mills Trainer, fitness professional and martial arts experts shares his tips for staying ahead in the fitness industry.

Steve Tansey shares tips
Rachael Newsham's filming diary

Rachael Newsham's filming diary

Program Director Rachael Newsham shares her experience of filming BODYCOMBAT 87 with Dan Cohen in New Zealand's South Island.

Rachael Newsham's filming diary
Rachael Newsham Talks Mental Health

Rachael Newsham Talks Mental Health

BODYCOMBAT Program Director Rachael Newsham opens up on facing challenging thoughts and how she builds and maintains mental wellness.

Rachael Newsham Talks Mental Health
Quick-fire questions with Rachael Newsham

Quick-fire questions with Rachael Newsham

The Program Director shares her celebrity crush, her worst fashion mistake, and who she'd love to have dinner with!

Quick-fire questions with Rachael Newsham
Q4'20 Releases

Q4'20 Releases

Discover the highlights of the Q420 releases, including BODYCOMBAT 85 and BODYPUMP 115.

Q4'20 Releases
From Front Row Fan To Masterclass Presenter

From Front Row Fan To Masterclass Presenter

BODYATTACK participant Camilo Echavarria Benitez shares how it felt to be selected by Lisa Osborne to present on Release 117.

From Front Row Fan To Masterclass Presenter
Q’3’22 Releases Are Lit!

Q’3’22 Releases Are Lit!

Program Directors and presenters share the challenges and highlights of filming Q3'22 releases, including the latest BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT and RPM workouts.

Q’3’22 Releases Are Lit!
Q3'21 Release: The 'Unstoppable' Releases

Q3'21 Release: The 'Unstoppable' Releases

Discover what’s to love about the new Les Mills releases including BODYPUMP 118, BODYCOMBAT 88 and BODYBALANCE/BODYFLOW 93.

Q3'21 Release: The 'Unstoppable' Releases
Pride Program Playlists

Pride Program Playlists

Discover Instructor top picks for Pride-themed Les Mills classes, including BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT and BODYATTACK!

Pride Program Playlists
No time for illness – Erica’s story

No time for illness – Erica’s story

The inspirational story of how Les Mills group fitness programs helped one cancer survivor. Read Erica’s story.

No time for illness – Erica’s story
New sound for LES MILLS SPRINT

New sound for LES MILLS SPRINT

Program Director Glen Ostergaard explains the changes to the music in LES MILLS SPRINT 29.

New sound for LES MILLS SPRINT
Meet Trainer Shey

Meet Trainer Shey

Les Mills Trainer and former ballet dancer shares her career with us

Meet Trainer Shey
Meet Bram

Meet Bram

Les Mills UK Trainer Bram talks about his career in fitness

Meet Bram
Meet some of the Assessor Team

Meet some of the Assessor Team

Les Mills Assessors help to deliver the highest standard in group fitness coaching. They support Instructors to achieve their certification by giving valuable and constructive feedback on their teaching. But they are also much more than this! Often their journey to becoming an Assessor is a really interesting one, or their most rewarding part of the job often surprising. We thought we would put faces to some of the names and reveal more about our fantastic team of Assessors…

Meet some of the Assessor Team
Meet Phil

Meet Phil

We caught up with Les Mills Trainer & Regional Training Coordinator

Meet Phil
Fun loving, smoothie addict!

Fun loving, smoothie addict!

Les Mills UK Presenter talks about her group fitness journey and making the Les Mills Training Team

Fun loving, smoothie addict!
HOW LES MILLS CONNECT HELPED ME FIND WORK

HOW LES MILLS CONNECT HELPED ME FIND WORK

Two Instructors share how Les Mills Connect took the hassle out of finding new classes to teach.

HOW LES MILLS CONNECT HELPED ME FIND WORK
Meet Marcus

Meet Marcus

Les Mills catch up with UK Trainer Marcus Benson

Meet Marcus
Masterclass filming Uncovered

Masterclass filming Uncovered

Producer Ross Peebles on how we film Masterclass videos.

Masterclass filming Uncovered
Marlon’s Journey

Marlon’s Journey

Les Mills Ambassador Marlon Woods has pushed through a bankruptcy, overcome depression, served his country in the military, and worked on Capitol Hill. Watch his incredible journey to becoming a master group fitness Instructor.

Marlon’s Journey
Lisa Osborne: "Adapt, React, Then Get On With It"

Lisa Osborne: "Adapt, React, Then Get On With It"

In part two of Lisa Osborne’s road to recovery, learn how she is feeling post-surgery and her motivation for recovery.

Lisa Osborne: "Adapt, React, Then Get On With It"
Lisa Osborne: "I Want To Inspire Instructors To Inspire Their Members"

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

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.

Lisa Osborne: "I Want To Inspire Instructors To Inspire Their Members"
Libby Benson-Day Trainer profile

Libby Benson-Day Trainer profile

Meet Les Mills UK Head Trainer of Dubai and Middle East

Libby Benson-Day Trainer profile
CIMSPA and Les Mills partner

CIMSPA and Les Mills partner

CIMSPA celebrate major new partnership with group exercise specialists Les Mills

CIMSPA and Les Mills partner
Why do I need insurance?

Why do I need insurance?

Comprehensive insurance for group fitness instructors

Why do I need insurance?
BODYPUMP UK 100 finalists

BODYPUMP UK 100 finalists

Meet proud Les Mills BODYPUMP UK finalists Alexandra Williams and Julie Metcalfe

BODYPUMP UK 100 finalists
Introducing Les Mils Wellness

Introducing Les Mils Wellness

Learn about LES MILLS Wellness, a life-changing new series of breath training, yin yoga and meditation sessions developed with Diana Archer Mills and a team of wellness experts.

Introducing Les Mils Wellness
We caught up with Head Trainer Sarah about LES MILLS TONE

We caught up with Head Trainer Sarah about LES MILLS TONE

We caught up with Head Trainer Sarah about LES MILLS TONE

We caught up with Head Trainer Sarah about LES MILLS TONE
Four Reasons Why Les Mills+ Benefits Instructors

Four Reasons Why Les Mills+ Benefits Instructors

We explore how Instructors can use LES MILLS+ to supplement their own training.

Four Reasons Why Les Mills+ Benefits Instructors
Les Mills Music Uncovered

Les Mills Music Uncovered

We find out exactly what goes into licensing the music for each release.

Les Mills Music Uncovered
Could Les Mills Core Be The Answer To Lower Back Pain?

Could Les Mills Core Be The Answer To Lower Back Pain?

New research suggests core targeted workouts could be the antidote to lower back pain caused by sedentary modern lifestyles.

Could Les Mills Core Be The Answer To Lower Back Pain?
How Les Mills Africa Can #BREAKTHEBIAS

How Les Mills Africa Can #BREAKTHEBIAS

Denice Burr, Lula Slaughter, Dr Deidre Douglas and Nichola Smiles share how Les Mills Africa is helping women to step into the fitness spotlight.

How Les Mills Africa Can #BREAKTHEBIAS
Les Mills Qualifications: The Secret To Improving Your Teaching

Les Mills Qualifications: The Secret To Improving Your Teaching

Japanese Trainer Kenshin Tani shares how he became the first person in the world to achieve LMQ Level 10 in LES MILLS GRIT.

Les Mills Qualifications: The Secret To Improving Your Teaching
Kaylas Story

Kaylas Story

Kayla Atkins-Gordine shares her very personal experience of mental distress.

Kaylas Story
Les Mills Women On Their Role Models

Les Mills Women On Their Role Models

Find out who inspires Kylie Gates, Rachael Newsham and Erin Maw, in celebration of International Women's Day.

Les Mills Women On Their Role Models
How to stay injury-free

How to stay injury-free

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

How to stay injury-free