Every Les Mills Instructor has their own unique journey, so here is where you can be inspired by the experiences of Instructors from all over Australia and Southeast Asia.

BEAUX GLENN

Share in Beaux’s incredible journey as a multi-program-certified Les Mills Instructor, who founded her own unique Melbourne fitness facility

BERRY HUI

When Berry, a Les Mills Instructor in Kuala Lumpur, started her fitness journey she was a heavy smoker who struggled with push-ups.

CHUA KA HUI

As a mother of two, Malaysian-based Chua is always busy with family demands, but it doesn’t impact her enthusiasm for teaching.

DIAN

Can you be a full-time mum and Les Mills Instructor at the same time? Dian says “YES!” and shares her secrets to work/life balance.

HARRY CARR

Harry said teaching to 50 people was ‘incredibly scary’ but the incredible energy and buzz after walking off stage is a feeling that has stayed with him ever since.

HOUSSAME

According to House, having a career in the fitness industry is both ‘a gift and a curse’. Read about his Instructor/Trainer/Presenter journey to learn more.

IRWAN KAMIL

Growing up, Irwan was not taught about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. People called him “fatty”, which then became his identity. In 2015, he decided to make a change…

JACK HOH

At age 16, Jack wondered worried about teaching participants who may have lifted or cycled longer than him. Here is his story of being a young Instructor.

JEFFREY VICTORINO

Jeffrey believes that creating a fitter planet means teaching but also supporting the next generation of Instructors so they too can achieve greatness. Read on to learn more.

JESS STOR

“I’m proud to be over 18 months sober and 5 years vegan-strong". Check out Jess’ inspiring journey to Instructor greatness.

KAMILLE ROACH

Balancing nursing, writing, and instructing part-time, enables Kamille to find fulfilment in each role. Read on to share in her Instructor journey.

KAREN RUSSELL

Karen has been part of Les Mills Asia Pacific’s Trainer and Presenter (TAP) team for the past 26 years. Explore her long and illustrious journey with Les Mills.

KRISTINE

Through her Les Mills classes, Instructor Tin loves sharing her knowledge around focusing on the positive aspects of life through the power of breath.

LUKE ETZLER

Being part of the LGBTTQIA+ community means Instructor Luke can live authentically; however, he does believe there’s work to be done in terms of LGBTTQIA+ representation in the fitness industry.

RYAN THNG

Instructor Ryan’s received a ‘re-sit’ outcome for more than one Initial Module Training assessment in multiple programs. Read about his journey and his resultant rockstar Instructor career.

NATASHA EKMEKJIAN

Les Mills Asia Pacific Trainer and Presenter, Natasha explains exactly what it’s like to be an Instructor Mentor.

IAIN HENNESSY

Iain has been teaching Les Mills classes for almost two decades and he attributes much of his professional and personal success to-date, from that original decision to start teaching.

ALFREDICK JACOB

Despite being an avid sports fan all his life, AJ never thought about becoming an Instructor until a Mentor suggested it to him. Read on to learn about his Instructor journey.

BILLY AW

At the age of 17, when Billy saw his first ever BODYPUMP® class in action, he felt a yearning to create an impact, and to elicit the same sense of exhilaration and transformation in others.

CASS

Discover how Cass went from not understanding musicality or timing, to becoming a multi-program Presenter and Trainer with Les Mills Asia Pacific.

DALLAS BLACKLAW

Multi-program Trainer and Presenter Dallas first began his Les Mills Instructor journey after a friend told him about a class called ‘RPM®. Read on to learn more.

ELIZABETH PARKER

Wondering about Online Initial Module Training? Instructor Liz had attended a range of in-person trainings but said “My Online IMT experience was exceptional and exceeded all my expectations!”

HANNAH WARDLE

When she decided to become certified, Hannah was plagued with self-doubt and was experiencing a significant level of stress. Becoming a Les Mills Instructor changed Hanna’s life for the better.

JAMES BRENNAN

With a background as a professional ballet dancer, James always enjoyed movement and music, and today, James is a multi-program Trainer and Presenter for Les Mills Asia Pacific.

JAMES LU

James doubted in his ability to deliver effective coaching due to language barriers, but his wife gifted him the training and today, James is a multi-program Instructor with a thriving fitness career.

KAROLA SCHULZ MISIC

Karola’s Les Mills Instructor journey has spanned 15+ years and multiple programs. Read on and be inspired by this dynamic Trainer/Presenter and her pathway to Instructor greatness.

KEY

Key’s commitment to mindset growth sees her never getting too comfortable with her strengths, and always focusing on what is needed in front of and around her.

KIB

Despite the traditional Thai culture expecting women to be quiet followers, Kib spends her time bringing changes to her local community through life-changing fitness experiences in Thailand.

KUN

When it comes to balancing being an Instructor with having a full-time job, Kun has cracked the code! Read on to learn more.

MAX REEDY

Max became a Les Mills Instructor at age 16, after attending RPM® training with his mum. Read on to discover what it’s like to be a Gen Z Instructor.

MAY HWA

May is pharmacist and Group Fitness Manager at Celebrity Fitness Malaysia. Read on to learn about her journey as a Les Mills Instructor.

MICHAEL CHIDLEY

Thirteen years after first realising he wanted to become a Les Mills Instructor, Michael is now a Trainer, Presenter, and Business Partnership Manager for Les Mills Asia Pacific.

NEL BAXTER

Australian Football League (AFL) athlete Nel, was hooked on BODYPUMP® from the very first time she tried it. Read on to share in the journey of this multi-program Gen Z Instructor.

REGINA LEE

Lee believes the fitness industry is a great environment to work in, as it enables LGBTTQIA+ community members to be as authentic as they want to be.

SARAH FORD

“BODYCOMBAT® saved my life.” Discover how this Les Mills program helped Sarah cope with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and its contribution to turning her life around.

ARNOLD WARREN

Arnold, a Manila-based Les Mills Asia Pacific Trainer and Presenter, reveals the profound impact of group fitness after having hosted garage-based dance classes during the pandemic.

KRIZHELLE MENDOZA

Be inspired by the strength of Philippines-based Krizhelle who overcame the relentless challenges that the pandemic created in her country.

MAULU

When the pandemic hit, Philippines-based Instructor Mau endured an inability to work and be paid for over 10 months. Share in his inspirational story of staying strong.

QUANG(KENT)

Instructor Quang says his very first-time teaching was “embarrassing” because prior to his Les Mills training, he did know know how to interact or communicate effectively with class participants.

ERNEST

Ernest Poh is a doctor (respiratory physician) and a professor of medicine at a local university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has been teaching BODYPUMP® since 2015, having been trained on BODYPUMP Release 92.

PRYCE BROWN

If you’ve ever hung out in the LES MILLS+ Official Squad page on Facebook, then chances are high that you’ve seen some incredible at-home workout photos and inspiring posts by Pryce Brown.

Have you or someone you know got an inspiring, interesting, unique or cool Instructor journey to share?
Click the button below to share with us!

SHARE STORY


ABOUT US | FIND A CLASS
Fitness Classes
 
HIIT Workouts
 
© LES MILLS ASIA PACIFIC . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Les Mills Asia Pacific provides services in the following countries:
Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Maldives, Guam and Papua New Guinea.