Every Olympic athlete aims high and wants to be the best in their field. Our founder is a four-time Olympian who always sets big goals. Les Mills Snr represented New Zealand in track and field at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, winning a Commonwealth gold medal for discus in 1966. Les Mills Snr started his first gym in Auckland, New Zealand in 1968. Now, fifty years on, LES MILLS™ workouts are loved by millions and available in clubs and gyms all across the planet.
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After witnessing the aerobics phenomenon in the United States, Phillip Mills and wife Jackie, began developing high-energy aerobics and strength classes. Fitness is literally in our blood. Les Mills Snr was not the only family member to represent his country in sport. His wife Colleen, daughter Donna and his son Phillip (now our MD) all wore the silver fern as national athletes of New Zealand.
Phillip joined the business full-time in 1980 and immediately began to create innovative ways to motivate people. Not afraid to take risks, Phillip and his mates from the entertainment business were the first to create group workouts driven by the beat of modern music. Those early aerobic programs drew queues down the street and Phillip could sense the real power of group fitness. In 1990 we changed the game by adding barbells to the studio with the original PUMP class. Massively popular in Australia and New Zealand, we knew it was a winning formula. In 1997, it was renamed BODYPUMP™ and our crew of road warriors took it to the world.
Les Mills International was born.
Ae Les Mills values – Be Brave, Change the World and United – are in the heart of everything we do and every one of our team members. By 2020 we want to be a Top 100 Global brand, delivering 100 million life changing fitness experiences per week. By living our values every day, we’re determined to make this goal a reality.
Are you ready to inspire change and help others transform their lives with LES MILLS BODYBALANCE™? Whether you're just starting your fitness journey, looking to refine your skills, or exploring new strategies to empower individuals, our LES MILLS BODYBALANCE Initial Training is the perfect next step for your teaching career!
Are you ready to inspire people to change their lives with BODYJAM™? Whether you're just starting your journey, looking to hone your skills, or exploring new strategies to help people unleash their full potential, LES MILLS BODYJAM Initial Training will help you take the next step in your teaching career!
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Are you ready to inspire people to change their lives with BODYCOMBAT™? Whether you're just starting your journey, looking to hone your skills, or exploring new strategies to help people unleash their full potential, BODYCOMBAT Initial Training will help you take the next step in your teaching career!
