Les Mills New Music and Moves

New Les Mills Music and Moves in October

by Raquel Herron, Fitness Manager

October is a fun month for us Les Mills instructors, as we'll be launching the newest releases from Les Mills for BODYPUMP™, BODYATTACK™, and BODYFLOW™. We love release time because we get a chance to see new moves and hear new music, which I'm sure many of you are looking forward to as well!

Stephanie, Laura, and I recently got a chance to learn the new releases from Les Mills master instructors and you're going to love the new material! It's challenging, energetic, and most of all, it's fun! These educational opportunities are important in helping us stay informed, challenged, and up to date with what's happening with Les Mills programs. We get a chance to be students instead of teachers and it honestly helps us be better instructors and motivators for all who attend our classes.

If you feel like you're ready to start group exercise, or if you feel like your current routine needs a boost, why not try some of our Les Mills classes during our Les Mills launches October 16, 17 and 18? They're free and open to the public, so bring a friend!

BODYPUMP is by far the most popular program that Les Mills offers. Basically, it's a barbell weightlifting class set to music. We do high reps and low to moderate weights. According to Lesmills.com, you can "...burn up to 540 calories" during class! You'll gain muscle and improve your muscular endurance. BODYPUMP™ is a challenging class, so you'll definitely leave feeling like you've accomplished something and I bet you'll be back for more!

If cardio and agility are more for you, then BODYATTACK™ will speak your language. BODYATTACK™ is honestly so fun to teach and to participate in! BODYATTACK™ is purely driven by bodyweight. We do not use any weights. BODYATTACK™ combines athletic movements with strength based bodyweight moves. We use our bodies to run, jump, squat, lunge, and pushup. An average class can burn "...up to 730 calories!" and yes, you will feel like you burned each and every one of those calories. You'll probably leave much sweatier than when you came in, but it's worth it for the exercise high you'll get!

If you're ready to improve your flexibility and balance, then BODYFLOW™ is where it's at. BODYFLOW™ combines yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi to provide a class that will strengthen your body and relax your mind. It's also challenging. I always remember thinking that a yoga based class would be too slow or easy for me, but I was definitely humbled after taking a few classes. BODYFLOW™ will help improve your balance and stability as well as help you control your breathing.

I hope that I've inspired you to come and try some new classes. I know I can speak for my instructors when I say we'd love to see you in class! For those of you who always come to BODYPUMP™, why not try BODYFLOW™ or BODYATTACK™? Sometimes changing it up can help you avoid boredom and keep you challenged. Whatever class you decide to try, we're here to help you! Hope to see you at launch time! Stay focused, stay moving!

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Kids Club Extends Saturday Hours

Effective this Saturday, May 13, we are extending the hours of our Kids Club to 11:15 a.m. to give parents who participate in our 10:10 to 11:10 a.m. Les Mills BODYATTACK class time to finish class and pick up their children before the class ends.

Kids Club invites parents of children ages 6 months to 7 years to drop off their child while they participate in activities at Pearce.

The cost is $1.25 per 1/2 hour per child.

Attention Area Les Mills Instructors!

Pearce is hosting BODYATTACK 95 AIM 1 on Saturday, February 25 from 8 am to 6 pm.

TO REGISTER:

STEP 1:

Log in to your Instructor Portal account HERE.

Be sure you are affiliated with your home club under "Facilities."

STEP 2:

Once you are logged into the Instructor Portal, CLICK HERE to view the training details.

Select "1" in the Qty drop-down, then select "Register."

STEP 3:

Complete the payment process. You will receive an email receipt immediately after step 3 is complete.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 13, 2017

Les Mills Launches New Music and Routines

As you make plans to improve your health and fitness in the new year, our Les Mills classes will offer you exciting motivation with new music and routines during our Launch Party on Saturday, January 14. Join us for a great workout, lots of prizes, and free class passes to share with your family and friends. The event is free and open to the public.

Join Pearce instructors Tracy Smith, Rhya Miller, and Fitness Manager Raquel "Rocky" Herron during the BODYPUMP launch at 9:00 a.m. BODYATTACK kicks off at 10:00 a.m. led by Rocky and Stephanie Tomlinson. The final launch will be BODYFLOW at 10:30 a.m. with Rhya Miller. 

These highly qualified fitness instructors explain their interest in Les Mills. "I'm certified in BODY ATTACK," explains Stephanie Tomlinson, "and it was the best decision I ever made. A year ago, I was trying to get certified as a group exercise instructor, but there weren't enough people signed up so the training was cancelled. I was very disappointed, but then ATTACK came along. I didn't think I would be able to do this, but I did! My ATTACK trainer said each time a release came out, it would feel like Christmas because of the excitement to see what the team had to bring to the table. At the time, I had no idea what he meant. Now, I get it! The feeling is the best! It's like an adrenaline rush where my heart races and the hair on my arms stands up. I get chills every time I see the new material because it excites me to bring it to our members and challenge them with new technique and choreography. Becoming an instructor helped me choose a career, and I couldn't be happier."

Instructor Rhya Miller is certified in BODYPUMP and BODYFLOW through Les Mills. "I have a passion for group fitness," says Rhya, "and find that as a participant, I will push myself further and have more fun in a group setting, as opposed to exercising on my own.  I discovered Les Mills classes eight years ago. They are incredibly challenging and deliver great results, while at the same time offering modifications for all fitness levels. These classes are perfect for people wanting to jump-start their fitness routines.  When, I heard that Pearce was going to begin offering these amazing programs last winter, I knew I had to be part of them.  Les Mills classes have very high standards for their instructors, which is why you can feel confident that a Les Mills class will be the same great experience whether you take it in New Zealand or Chillicothe!"

Tracy Smith had never taken a Les Mills class when she started the training for BODYPUMP. "It was a lot like our RIP class, so with a little encouragement from Pearce instructors," said Tracy, "I decided to go for it. I LOVE it and am so glad I became certified. I also love that Les Mills lays out all the materials and tools needed to provide participants with a full body workout and positive experience."

Pearce Fitness Manager Raquel "Rocky" Herron decided to get certified because "as a center, we were going in the Les Mills direction and I wanted to be part of that," said Rocky.  "I wanted to further my teaching knowledge and Les Mills was the next step.  BODYPUMP and BODYATTACK are both great programs that continue to provide a challenge for me, even though I'm teaching them all the time.  It's fun to be challenged right along with my class participants!"

Everyone is invited to join Rocky and the other instructors at Lucky Dog's for a wrap party to celebrate the successful launch of new music and routines and your participation and commitment to better fitness and health in 2017.

Black Friday Fitness Bash A Healthy Alternative to Shopping

Pearce will host its Black Friday Fitness Bash Friday, November 25 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. Skip the shopping crowds and join the dynamic instructors at Pearce to burn off all the extra calories from Thanksgiving.

This special event includes seven 30-minute group exercise classes including

8:00-8:30 Les Mills BODYPUMP with Rocky

8:30-9:00 Zumba with Sarah

9:00-9:30 Les Mills BODYATTACK with Stephanie Tomlinson\

9:30-10:00 Step ‘N Tone with Megan

10:00-10:30 Kick Strength with Mary Rose

10:30-11:00 Yoga with Natalie

11:00-11:30 SilverSneakers chair aerobics with Mary Rose

The event is free and open to the everyone 12 and older.

New Les Mills BODYATTACK and BODYPUMP Releases Launch

The new summer release for Les Mills BODYPUMP and BODYATTACK will launch on Monday, June 13. There will be new music and new routines along with prizes and free passes to share with your family and friends at the 5:30 pm BODYATTACK class and the 6:30 BODYPUMP class.

BODYFLOW will also launch on Monday, June 13 during the 10:00 a.m. class.