BB67 Review

Over the weekend was LMQ4 workshop and BB67 was undeniably tough, at least it's tougher than BB66, I thought.

Especially the short sweet Core Abs track 6, at 2 and a half minutes, it's freaking intense! Just imagine how intense it is compared to BB66 Core Abs track 6a & 6b combined at over 7 minutes, yet manageable!

Taichi warmup is a bit weird I find due to the hips shift move while holding arms overhead.
Sun salutations - ntg much
Standing strength x 2 tracks - an OMG moment
Balance - Tough balance track especially after the 2 standing strengths, standing split! I can't believe I'm that flexible enough to hold my leg straight although not to the sky LOL...
Hip opener - a long 7 minutes to open the hip
Core abs - INTENSE MADNESS
Core back - not too bad, really need it
Twist - nice (better than I thought!)
Hamstring stretch - this is one yeouch... seated forward fold! My nightmare!!
Meditation - we all love this track, regardless.. like zoning out..

There, in a quick nutshell :)

Thanking my lucky stars!

What are the chances do one get to team teach with a LesMills Asia Pacific Bodybalance presenter?
Not many I guess and even so, yes - I got that chance!

Not because I asked for it, but my mentor decided I should TT with a presenter, so she arranged for it, and asked me to go TT with Nick Heng instead of the usual TT slot with her. Next up she wants me to TT with Riyo! Everyone in Bodybalance knows Nick Heng and Riyo!

The good thing about being in Fitness First is that FF has quite a large number of the LM trainers, coaches, superstars and presenters, not only that makes TT and the progress a lot tougher but also easier access to first class feedback which every new trainee should appreciate - at least I do.

Next TT session - 1 Mont Kiara 11am - 29 Nov.

First Bodybalance Team-teaching done..

Tonight, and moving forward, every Wednesday, team-teaching with my mentor Ezura in her class until my clearance.. I did my module training assessment track, which is T6 - core abdominals.. A freaking double abs track!

Am I happy? Well, somewhat, it could've been better I think.. On a scale of 1 to 10, I probably place myself a 6?

My target is go for clearance in within 3-6 months time.. It's almost one month down since module training last month.. and I've done 2 shadow sessions, and from here, 5 team-teach sessions are minimum requirement for clearance.. I'm gonna go for 10 LOL, corresponding to about 10 weeks aka 3 months+, right within targeted time frame.. 5 is too little, I feel...

In case you're wondering, BODYBALANCE is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance..

I have never achieved in other workout regime as much as I have achieved doing Bodybalance, a leaner and more chiselled body (photos sometimes in my instagram) and toned legs! Wootz! That is also part reason why I am favouring Bodybalance over Bodycombat.. besides, my knee injury sustained some years back slipping on my own puddle of sweat on the stage is coming back to haunt me now..

Next - Team Teach!

Yesterday in Wilfred's class in FF Avenue K, my mentor was recording us on the stage for my second shadow session, and also for Wilfred as a mentor.. After the class, we spent like an hour discussing and reviewing the good and the bad, the bad habits and action plan for me..

And yup, the ultimate green light to move on to the next phase - to team teach!

That will be on every Wednesday in FF Manulife with my mentor.. sure, there were lots to be fixed, like range of movements and some bad habits.. I'll get there :)

Done my first shadow in FF Manulife last night!

Done my first shadow in FF Manulife last night.. My next shadow will be in Avenue K this Saturday together with Wilfred, a new mentor-in-training, and the class will be recorded (for feedback and training purposes!).

How awesome can it get??

I'm grinning from ear to ear now :)

Here we go....

Was just officially inducted into Fitness First Malaysia BodyBalance team and got assigned a mentor to begin to shadow and team teach..

It will start next week.. I'm so excited!!! 

Signed and delivered!

I just signed my mentee agreement with Fitness First to be mentored and subsequently teach in Fitness First.. It has always been something I want to do and I am proud to have done so..

Looking forward to all the teamteach sessions leading up to securing my own class! :)


On another note, I was included in True Fitness tuition! Like OMG can!

Done deal :)

Another program done. I'm so so so happy and almost in tears because I wanted it so badly and pushed myself beyond imaginable limits and I set the bar and expectations very high on myself, especially in the last 3 days.

In fact on Day 2 I screwed up quite a bit and I was very dejected and I told myself if I don't buck up and go all out, it will all be down the drain and in that would have disappointed many people. 

I'm glad I made it and held on till the very last with great support from my batch mates who were giving the support and help me in my journey and during the presentations especially. 

I love you all! 

:)

Friends from Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, KK and of course Fitness First Malaysia.. Cheers! 

BODYBALANCE 67 Tracklist

Q4 2014 BODYBALANCE 67 Tracklist.. with Youtube links (may not be the exact version but you get the idea...)

Tai Chi Warm up – Stay High (Habits Remix) – Tove Lo feat. Hippie Sabotage
Sun Salutations – Help Me Lose My Mind – Disclosure feat. London Grammar
Standing Strength A – Free – Rudimental feat. Emeli Sandè
Standing Strength b – XO – Beyoncè
Balance – Stay With Me – Sam Smith
Hip Openers – Mirrors – Justin Timberlake
Core Abs – Like I Can - Sam Smith
Core Back – Mine – Beyoncè feat. Drake
Twists – Not Over You – Gavin DeGraw
Hamstrings A – Into The Past – Nero
Hamstrings B - A Case Of You – James Blake
Relaxation – Relax and Sleep Better Healing Massage Spa – Chunky Happy
Mediation A – Quiet Soul Ultimate Relaxation Spa Dreams – Hearty Young
Meditation B – Canon In D Ultimate Piano Relaxation Massage – Hearty Young

One more week!

Just 1 more week to go!

Now the anxiety starts to set in...

Countdown! 2 more weeks to go!

With just 2 more weeks to go for the BodyBalance module training in Kuala Lumpur! Very eager and can't wait! 

It will be my 3rd LESMILLS program after BodyCombat and CXWORX and like they say, once you start, you can't stop! 

Being a LESMILLS instructor brought about very positive changes to my life - nothing I will ever trade it for - from the friends I made across the region to the knowledge gained and then making a difference in everyday people's lives.. it's such a truly amazing journey, I am sure every LESMILLS instructor know what it feels like to do what we do.. 

BodyBalance 66 at Melbourne Q3 Workshop!

I had the opportunity to attend Q3 Workshop in Melbourne, and doing BodyBalance 66 with the Melbourne instructors!

It was an awesome experience, I'd say! The workshop is held in Virgin Active Bourke St, and I didn't manage to snap many photos because apparently, photography is not permitted in the gym (like wtf!)..

The gym: 

Michelle Jayne and myself:

How about a selfie?

Walking to Fitness First QV after BodyBalance session.. damn the cold chilly Melbourne weather that day! FFQV is the nearest FF to Bourke St which is just 5 minutes walk next road but thanks to the chill breeze, it was a pain in the ass to walk in just tank and shorts!

BODYBALANCE 66

Last weekend was LESMILLS KL Q3 Super Workshop showcasing BODYBALANCE 66 and all other programs. 

In general, this release is a beautiful one with hardcore abs tracks to some.. Well, I find it tough too but with time, it gets manageable and more of trying to get the techniques rights..

This will also be my module training release.. *anxious*

As news traveled, I have also found out the dates of the NEXT workshop! LOL talking about Q3 not even here yet, and Q4 is already cast in stone..

Nov 21-22: Singapore & KL Metro WorkshopsNov 28-29: Jakarta & Bangkok Super Workshops

Last but not least, this is also to shoutout to Reebok for extending generous discounts to all LESMILLS instructors! Sooner or later, instructors will be donning Reebok clothing.. slowing phasing out Nikes, Adidas and the rest of the brands.. This is part of our commitment as LESMILLS have tied up with Reebok..

BODYBALANCE 66 Tracklist

Incidently, this will be my initial module training release this coming October 24-26 in Fitness First The Curve, Petaling Jaya.

I hope I will be able to ace the training :)


Core Abs B: which I fear mostly because technique wise it's tough.


BODYBALANCE 66 TRACKLIST
Tai Chi Warm Up: Bridges – Broods http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr7Eu8a46mw
Sun Salutations: Listen to Soul, Listen to Blues – Platinum Fortunehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWe3eEqwPPs
Standing Strength: Hold On – Colbie Caillat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0FydqKf9p0
Balance: Say Something – Jump Crusader http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db-ZCjeHXko
Hip Openers: Stolen – Dashboard Confessionalhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j82FBbgpUy4
Core Abs A: Holdin On – Flume http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aynV4UOU-As
Core Abs B: Come On, Get In – KT Tunstall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GECKllY0Q5E
Core Back: Make you Mine – Benny Tipene http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJxBSvGjIRU
Twists: Spaceship Coupe – Justin Timberlake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l72llnIo6zQ
Forward Bends/Hamstrings: Can’t Help Falling In Love – Ingrid Michaelson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sQeQC4hT10
Meditation and Relaxation: Angels of Presence – Aeoliah (no video awww)

LESMILLS BodyBalance and me

I actually began my group exercise journey with BODYBALANCE back in 2009, way before I began BODYCOMBAT.

As the gym I was with (formerly California Fitness, now Celebrity Fitness) does not have BODYBALANCE and my trial pass with other gyms that has BB ended, I stopped going for BB classes, and switched to BODYCOMBAT instead..

In 2010, I took up BODYCOMBAT module training, and subsequently in 2011, I continued on my journey with LESMILLS in CXWORX, but my interests with BODYBALANCE didn't really die down..

Life challenges and difficult times recently brought me back to the realms of BODYBALANCE, and there and then I decided immediately, I will take up BB training..

And I did..

My training will be in BB66 come Oct 24-26 in Kuala Lumpur by none other than Riyo Fukunaga!