Well then Philip Mills does fit the definition of a hero to me.
As a founder and Chief Executive of Les Mills International, Phillip Mills is a pioneer and “thought leader” in the global fitness industry and “revolutionized” the modern group-exercise experience. He is also an author and a public advocate for the environment and sustainability in business.
Phillip Mills competed at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in the 110m hurdles, and four years later in both 110m and 400m hurdles. He attended the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) on a track and field scholarship, and graduated with a degree in philosophy in 1978.
Inspired by the birth of the aerobics industry he witnessed while studying at UCLA, Phillip Mills developed his own exercise-to-music system that grew to include the nine proprietary group fitness programs – BODYATTACK™, BODYBALANCE™/BODYFLOW®, BODYCOMBAT™, BODYJAM™, BODYPUMP™, BODYSTEP™, BODYVIVE™, RPM™ and SH’BAM™ – that are offered in more than 13,000 fitness clubs in 75 countries through Les Mills International. "copied from wikipedia"
So obviously he is pretty much an outstanding guy. But what I truly love about him is that he gave me fitness, an commitment to something other than chocolate. He made me a happier person by allowing me to put all my focus and energy into something other than pathetic people's opinions of me.
Now let me go into a tiny bit of detail on WHAT he saved me with, and what has become my pride and joy. (all information from http://www.lesmills.com/global/home/les-mills.aspx)
BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for – and fast! Like all the LES MILLS™ programs, a new BODYPUMP™ class is released every three months with new music and choreography.
Alannah's Opinion: Hehehehehehe weights <3 I do love thee. Nobody told me to start of with the lightest weight for my first class, so what did I do? Start with the weights people who have been coming for about 2 months used. SORE! couldn't walk up the stairs for a week. Now addicted to the idea of nice muscle (not this scary muscle..), I love the class. Wouldn't mind teaching it.
BODYCOMBAT™ is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai. Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors, you strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.
Alannah's Opinion: Heaven.. flippin' heaven! I love, love, love, LOVE, this class. Honestly I do. Hard work, but worth it. I am the most happiest when I have just done combat.
BODYATTACK™ is the sports-inspired cardio workout for building strength and stamina. This high-energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises. Dynamic instructors and powerful music motivate everyone towards their fitness goals - from the weekend athlete to the hard-core competitor!
Alannah's Opinion: OMG! When I first started this I swore never to go back again. It is hard... so bloomin' hard. But then I began wanting to go back because it was so hard. Due to that I have became more fit and able to burst with energy.
BODYJAM™ is the cardio workout where you are free to enjoy the sensation of dance. An addictive fusion of the latest dance styles and hottest new sounds puts the emphasis as much on having fun as on breaking a sweat. Funky instructors teach you to move with attitude through this 55-minute class. So grab a friend, get front and center, and get high on the feeling of dance.
Alannah's Opinion: I am not exactly the most elegant on my feet, but I do try, and I am getting better. It is just a bit of fun at the end of the day. If you can't laugh at yourself then what is the point?
RPM™ (Spinning) is the indoor cycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music. Take on the terrain with your inspiring team coach who leads the pack through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Discover your athlete within – sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high.
Alannah's opinion: This is torture on a bike! Good though because I like watching my sweat just drip off me. Not so good because I just want to move and jump about.
I KNOW! Majority of the people who read this will think I am a saddo who really need to get a life or something. But sorry... If getting a life means I have to give up going to my workout classes, then I'd rather not. Becoming a healthier and happier person is nothing to be ashamed of. I am all for embracing it. I just do not want to be any typical teenager who tends to destroy their liver on a regular occurance, and say they want to lose weight but do not actually do anything about it.
I am happy being around adults that actually know when to make a big deal out of something. They also are better people to talk to because they are nicer. I have met amazing people through going to Les Mills workout classes, and it is an experience which I would never have changed.
Hopefully someday I will be the one teaching the classes, rather than partaking in them. I will one day be somebodies "hero".
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