INSTRUCTOR OF THE MONTH - SOUTHEAST ASIA (April 2024)
In this new regular feature, we're highlighting Instructors from Australia and Southeast Asia who demonstrate exemplary commitment to their Les Mills Instructor career (i.e., consistently buying new Releases and attending Quarterly Workshops, training and events). And thanks to our friends at Fitness Audio, each featured Instructor receives a microphone case and belt valued at $75. This month, we're featuring Avisenna Eka Ramadhan from Indonesia.
Becoming an Instructor
Since childhood, Avisenna has struggled with obesity. So, in 2014 he joined Celebrity Fitness (gym chain in Southeast Asia) as a way to change his lifestyle.
“I had experience with karate but zero experience with gym equipment, so I decided to join a BODYCOMBAT® class. To my surprise, I quite liked it - the vibes, the energy of the class, the passionate Instructor.”
“The program changed my life. And over time, I saw the program transform other people's lives too, even beyond the workout. This inspired me to become an Instructor so I too could share the excitement, the benefit, and encourage transformation for others.”
The rewards of being an Instructor
Avisenna is committed to helping his class participants fall in love with fitness - just like he did - but also to support those he thinks would make a great Instructor, to become trained.
“I never thought that following my passion would inspire other people to do the same. The happiness that I receive when I help people and, especially if they too become an Instructor, is beyond words.”
Committed to ongoing education
Quarterly Workshops give my motivation levels a huge boost - I always feel refreshed after attending.
Workshops also help me keep my classes fresh because every quarter they give me new knowledge and teaching tips, new inspiration, and new excitement, which I then take back and put into my own classes.
What I love most about In-Person Workshops are the vibes and the excitement of meeting up with other Instructors.Sharing a room with people who are as passionate as I am about Les Mills programs is always a joy.
Avisenna says there's also a lot to love about Online eWorkshops, “I really like being able to see people from across the world, who are all doing the same thing and sharing the same passion.”
Learning new Releases
One of the criteria for Avisenna having been selected as Instructor of the Month is his unwavering commitment to purchasing Release Kits. “The Kits always give me fresh new materials to work with, new knowledge and, of course, tips to overcome any challenges in delivering them well to my participants.”
When it comes to learning new Releases, Avisenna says “for me, it is always about the music.”
“I always listen to the music first because the choreography matches it. I also learn the lyrics (if available), as I like to use some of them in my coaching, so everything blends even more seamlessly with the music.”
Advice for future Instructors
“Being a Les Mills Instructor has changed my life. I took the biggest leap of faith and I do not regret my decision. I never thought that I would inspire other people into changing and transforming their own lives, simply by doing something that I love and am passionate about. Seeing all the smiles and happiness after my classes, is unlike anything else - it's just so rewarding.”
To anyone considering becoming an Instructor, Avisenna says, “Do it! Take the chance, take that leap of faith and be brave! As an introvert myself, being an Instructor in front of people is well outside my comfort zone. But if you want changes to happen, you have to step out of your comfort zone. And who knows? You too could change someone's life for the better by taking that brave step!”
Avisenna's future
“My long-term goal is to continue to share my passion for Les Mills, inspire even more people, and maybe one day become a Trainer or Presenter! *fingers-crossed*
To follow Avisenna's on Instagram find @avisennaeka. If you'd like to follow in Avisenna's footsteps and help more people fall in love with fitness, then consider becoming a Les Mills Instructor. To find out how visit www.lesmills.com.au/instructors.
If you or someone you know has a passion for teaching Les Mills programs and a consistent history of buying new Releases and attending Quarterly Workshops, then you can submit a nomination for Instructor of the Month. To do so, simply email your name and Customer ID to marketing@lesmills.com.au.
