I have finally started on my BB Team-teach. Come to think of it, I probably should have started it much earlier instead of wasting all this time. I was trained in BB back in 2005, even earlier than BC. That was so long ago that I can hardly remember who my coursemates were.
I took 4 tracks for each TT, and so far I have done
2801 - Jesus To A Child (George Michael)
2802 - After All (Delerium)
2803 - Going Under (Evanescence)
2504 - My Immortal (Evanescence)
3205 - Say What You Want (Texas)
3206 - Hope (Twista)
3207 - One Step Too Far (Faithless feat Dido)
3208 - Reach (Gloria Estefan)
Everything has been going smoothly, guess the experience of being on stage helps. No stage-fright, no staring blindly at participants, experience with handling the mic and system has also been useful.
BB is 5 releases ahead of BC, so BB35 is released the same time as BB40. That's easy to remember.
For my first TT, I chose tracks mainly from BB28 because it was a release which made me fall in love with BB. I remember starting out on the program then and thanks to the likes of Haley and Audrey which got me hooked on to the program. I would have chosen 2804 - Diary of Me by R Kelly, another song I love, but I wanted to do another Evanescence track. I love their songs so much.
For my second TT, I simply chose 4 tracks from one release to do. Turned out fine for me.
I know my strengths in teaching LM programs. I am good at remembering choreography, so that is the last of my concerns, and also why I dared to do so many tracks for a first-time TT. One thing though, I do find BB choreo more difficult to remember than BC! Maybe it's cos I do BC so often that everything just comes naturally.
My weakness in BB? Well, Martin says that I can be more 'graceful'. If I were slightly more flexible, it would help alot. And also, I personally find that I need to work a bit on my tone. Should I be more soothing or should I be strong? It's all about finding my BB personality. That will take more time and practice.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Lost my ipod =(
I lost my 30gb ipod video in the gym yesterday. I remember having it with me after conducting the class, but I must have left it somewhere in the changing room.
Called the gym to enquire, but no kind soul returned it. I don't suppose anyone would, especially if the person was a combatter. There's lots of BC stuff in my ipod, tracks from different releases, some DVD clips here and there.
I'm upset that I lost it, but I only have myself to blame. I'm especially upset because my ipod has followed me around for the past 2 years, and I've lots of memories attached to it. My entire BC journey... from those training days to TT to over 300 classes. All those time spent listening to the ipod on trains and buses. =(
It was towards the end of 2005, the ipod 30gb was newly released. I bought it as a birthday present for someone, but I liked it so much that I ended up buying one for myself. It wasn't cheap then, if I remember correctly it cost me more than $500. I had just started work and was still clearing some loans, so I didn't have much spare cash. This was quite an expense back then and it was one of those items I bought for myself, something I didn't really need it as I already had a mp3 player.
I went to Sim Lim Sq to get a replacement ipod today. I bought the 80gb ipod classic, and I didn't feel the excitement I felt when I bought my lost ipod. I bought this one as a need rather than a want. Spent a few hours charging and sorting out my music. I am starting to like it cos it's new and it has improved features, but somehow I still miss my trusty ipod video. I am thankful for the faithful service it has given me all this while.
也许我们的缘份已尽.
Called the gym to enquire, but no kind soul returned it. I don't suppose anyone would, especially if the person was a combatter. There's lots of BC stuff in my ipod, tracks from different releases, some DVD clips here and there.
I'm upset that I lost it, but I only have myself to blame. I'm especially upset because my ipod has followed me around for the past 2 years, and I've lots of memories attached to it. My entire BC journey... from those training days to TT to over 300 classes. All those time spent listening to the ipod on trains and buses. =(
It was towards the end of 2005, the ipod 30gb was newly released. I bought it as a birthday present for someone, but I liked it so much that I ended up buying one for myself. It wasn't cheap then, if I remember correctly it cost me more than $500. I had just started work and was still clearing some loans, so I didn't have much spare cash. This was quite an expense back then and it was one of those items I bought for myself, something I didn't really need it as I already had a mp3 player.
I went to Sim Lim Sq to get a replacement ipod today. I bought the 80gb ipod classic, and I didn't feel the excitement I felt when I bought my lost ipod. I bought this one as a need rather than a want. Spent a few hours charging and sorting out my music. I am starting to like it cos it's new and it has improved features, but somehow I still miss my trusty ipod video. I am thankful for the faithful service it has given me all this while.
也许我们的缘份已尽.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Splat Attack
Back in the good old CS days, I've always joined the Counter-Terrorists as I'm more proficient in the M4A1 (Carbine) and the Steyr Aug. Finally, I got to reprise this role, albeit in a slightly different format.
Counter-Terrorists GO!
Terrorists GO!
Counter-Terrorists WIN!
It was fun shooting all those paintballs and I'm nursing my blue-black patches from being hit. The masks were stuffy, but the adrenaline kept us going. One has to play it to experience it, especially the split second immediately after being hit... the moment when we really feel stunned...
Counter-Terrorists GO!
Terrorists GO!
Counter-Terrorists WIN!
It was fun shooting all those paintballs and I'm nursing my blue-black patches from being hit. The masks were stuffy, but the adrenaline kept us going. One has to play it to experience it, especially the split second immediately after being hit... the moment when we really feel stunned...
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Bangkok Quarterly Mar 08
I know this is pathetic, but I really have a tendency to procrastinate and not post anything in the end. Thanks to Jitsuko (my BC coursemate for helping us to take the pic and she's not inside!) Junichi, her husband is inside the pic though standing behind me. The rest are FF hardcore members, and the girl in the front is Lisi, who is also my BC coursemate.
To cut a long story short, I went BKK for the March Quarterly. Was a very good experience considering I have gone to the KL workshop before.
I went alone, but I wasn't really alone. The first day was basically spent with Joel (Cali BP/BB instructor), another instructor Adeline, and 2 members Cathelin and Cindy. So we walked around, went for massage, had cheap seafood at Chinatown and then had roadside snacks. We also went to Lumphini boxing stadium to get the boxing gloves.
Went back early as I have to wake up early for Qtrly the next morning. Took a cab all the way there. Met all my friends there and attended the sessions with them.
Attended BC/BJ/BV.
BC35, I had already done this twice in NZ before, so it didn't really give me the excitement.
BJ44 - This was amazing. I was so glad I tried it, really loved the blocks.
BV6 - I thought it was so-so, didn't particularly connect with the music, but I felt the workout.
Was too tired to do the other programs.
I'll be more conscientious with my future updates!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Day 4 Part 2 - I'm a Pumper, a Stepper and a Jammer!
I have tried Bodystep in PF before when Caltex just started and they had the program for a few months, but I didn't really enjoy it. I prefer freestyle step as it challenges my memory more. But I attended Bodystep and it was amazing. I got a serious workout, and I loved the music!
Before the filming started, there was the usual staged performance. The BS one is just as funny. Please watch them in order.
This time it's a patrol officer with a wonderfully imitated American accent, preparing everyone for the race ahead.
There were some remixes of previous BC tracks including BC19's Where Are You and BC29's Vogue. The BS team really put up a fantastic performance, especially with their many coordinated poses in 'Vogue'. Thoroughly entertaining.
There were a couple of retakes, due to wrong fit, and one wardrobe malfunction... one of the instructors took off his top too early. Great to see how things work. But overall, things went very smoothly.
When class ended, I got my pic with the BS72 team!
After BP and BS, I was really exhausted and had thought I'll just spectate in Bodyvive filming instead of participating. I had really wanted to do this class because we don't get to do this in Singapore. But I guess I really needed a break.
The staged performance was a sailing captain with a fake bald head wig guiding everyone on board the Bodyvive cruise. I think I accidentally deleted one of the vids I took for the performance outside the filming room.
Here's some clips of the BV filmings. I managed to get a few good ones cos I wasn't participating! Was at the back doing my stretches haha.
When BV filming ended, I didn't think it was too appropriate to take pics with the BV7 team as I didn't do the class.
BJ was the last program of the filming, which was apt given that the post-filming party would be held right after the masterclass. I decided to take up Lynn's challenge and attend the BJ filming. Lynn is so going to regret saying that she will buy me dinner for each BJ class I attend! Haha.
But it wasn't a straightforward or easy decision to make. Firstly, I was tired and contemplating to give it a miss altogether. Second, I had apprehensions cos I know I can't dance for nuts and I am so going to look like a fool. And last but not least, every single person seems to have brought along hip clothes to change into for BJ! All I had was my sports gear.
Virtually everyone was dressed up in bright colours, wearing caps or fancy head accessories, some guys were wearing visors, dressing in loose hip-hop pants, and oversized tees. The ladies dressed with variety too. It made me feel out of place haha.
I was encouraged to go after seeing so many other trainers and instructors of other programs go. There was Ivens and his fellow Portugese Fabio(from BA), one of the Swedish BP trainers, BA's Lisa, Will and Bevan also went as well. Several of the NZ trainers like Nathan, Chris (RPM) was there as well. I also saw Kylie Gates, Ben Tang, Jacq Wong, everyone who was there was looking forward to it. BJ has such a massive appeal.
While waiting outside, I was standing beside Dan, Ivens and Lisa... They did some crazy antics which was really funny.
BTW, Dan didn't participate in BJ filming even though he looked the part. He was just spectating, and perhaps giving Rach support.
The staged performance this time was simple yet effective. All they did was to get a bouncer and laid out the red carpet, simulating the scene of a dance club, where people were just waiting to enter. Check this out. The bouncer actually stopped people occasionally. Super funny.
Check out what most people were wearing.
Before the class started
While inside, I knew my limits and stayed at the back. Guess who I saw beside me attending BJ? Philip Mills! It was really great to see him participate. He was very cool.
The presenters for BJ45 were Gandalf, Rach, Kili, and some other trainers whom I didn't recognise. Gandalf is really very very cool. A true dance master and a very good coach in my opinion.
I stayed for the entire class and I must say that I enjoyed i very much. I could follow probably 80% of the moves and choreo, but I think one thing I could improve on is probably letting my body go... like isolating the hips and chest and core... I still can't shimmy though haha...
After the class, the room was immediately transformed into the post-filming party where they played some tracks (and some previous BJ tracks I believe) cos some of the trainers actually took turns to go up on stage and did some synchronised dancing. It was quite fun.
Even Lisa (of BA) went up and showed us some Jamming moves, then the music changed and she did some BA kicks for a few seconds, which was really funny.
I didn't manage to catch the BJ team for a group pic, but I managed to see Rach and take a pic with her. I'm such a huge fan of her. She really is a natural in both BC and BJ. She just seems like two different persons when doing those programs.
And I die-die must take one pic to show Lynn haha...
The place was rather dark, so many of the pics didn't come out well. But here's one pic I thought fitting to end the entry on filming. The Les Mills banner.
Yes, Les Mills may be a business entity focused on the commercialisation of its GX programs, but the positive thing I saw was that in the midst of all these, its own people, as well as trainers and instructors, believe in the programs and have fun doing it.
Before the filming started, there was the usual staged performance. The BS one is just as funny. Please watch them in order.
This time it's a patrol officer with a wonderfully imitated American accent, preparing everyone for the race ahead.
There were some remixes of previous BC tracks including BC19's Where Are You and BC29's Vogue. The BS team really put up a fantastic performance, especially with their many coordinated poses in 'Vogue'. Thoroughly entertaining.
There were a couple of retakes, due to wrong fit, and one wardrobe malfunction... one of the instructors took off his top too early. Great to see how things work. But overall, things went very smoothly.
When class ended, I got my pic with the BS72 team!
After BP and BS, I was really exhausted and had thought I'll just spectate in Bodyvive filming instead of participating. I had really wanted to do this class because we don't get to do this in Singapore. But I guess I really needed a break.
The staged performance was a sailing captain with a fake bald head wig guiding everyone on board the Bodyvive cruise. I think I accidentally deleted one of the vids I took for the performance outside the filming room.
Here's some clips of the BV filmings. I managed to get a few good ones cos I wasn't participating! Was at the back doing my stretches haha.
When BV filming ended, I didn't think it was too appropriate to take pics with the BV7 team as I didn't do the class.
BJ was the last program of the filming, which was apt given that the post-filming party would be held right after the masterclass. I decided to take up Lynn's challenge and attend the BJ filming. Lynn is so going to regret saying that she will buy me dinner for each BJ class I attend! Haha.
But it wasn't a straightforward or easy decision to make. Firstly, I was tired and contemplating to give it a miss altogether. Second, I had apprehensions cos I know I can't dance for nuts and I am so going to look like a fool. And last but not least, every single person seems to have brought along hip clothes to change into for BJ! All I had was my sports gear.
Virtually everyone was dressed up in bright colours, wearing caps or fancy head accessories, some guys were wearing visors, dressing in loose hip-hop pants, and oversized tees. The ladies dressed with variety too. It made me feel out of place haha.
I was encouraged to go after seeing so many other trainers and instructors of other programs go. There was Ivens and his fellow Portugese Fabio(from BA), one of the Swedish BP trainers, BA's Lisa, Will and Bevan also went as well. Several of the NZ trainers like Nathan, Chris (RPM) was there as well. I also saw Kylie Gates, Ben Tang, Jacq Wong, everyone who was there was looking forward to it. BJ has such a massive appeal.
While waiting outside, I was standing beside Dan, Ivens and Lisa... They did some crazy antics which was really funny.
BTW, Dan didn't participate in BJ filming even though he looked the part. He was just spectating, and perhaps giving Rach support.
The staged performance this time was simple yet effective. All they did was to get a bouncer and laid out the red carpet, simulating the scene of a dance club, where people were just waiting to enter. Check this out. The bouncer actually stopped people occasionally. Super funny.
Check out what most people were wearing.
Before the class started
While inside, I knew my limits and stayed at the back. Guess who I saw beside me attending BJ? Philip Mills! It was really great to see him participate. He was very cool.
The presenters for BJ45 were Gandalf, Rach, Kili, and some other trainers whom I didn't recognise. Gandalf is really very very cool. A true dance master and a very good coach in my opinion.
I stayed for the entire class and I must say that I enjoyed i very much. I could follow probably 80% of the moves and choreo, but I think one thing I could improve on is probably letting my body go... like isolating the hips and chest and core... I still can't shimmy though haha...
After the class, the room was immediately transformed into the post-filming party where they played some tracks (and some previous BJ tracks I believe) cos some of the trainers actually took turns to go up on stage and did some synchronised dancing. It was quite fun.
Even Lisa (of BA) went up and showed us some Jamming moves, then the music changed and she did some BA kicks for a few seconds, which was really funny.
I didn't manage to catch the BJ team for a group pic, but I managed to see Rach and take a pic with her. I'm such a huge fan of her. She really is a natural in both BC and BJ. She just seems like two different persons when doing those programs.
And I die-die must take one pic to show Lynn haha...
The place was rather dark, so many of the pics didn't come out well. But here's one pic I thought fitting to end the entry on filming. The Les Mills banner.
Yes, Les Mills may be a business entity focused on the commercialisation of its GX programs, but the positive thing I saw was that in the midst of all these, its own people, as well as trainers and instructors, believe in the programs and have fun doing it.
Day 4 Part 1 - One Tribe
Day 4 is the second day of the filmings.
BODYPUMP 66 - 1500
BODYSTEP 72 - 1700
BODYVIVE 7 - 1830
BODYJAM 45 - 2000
It's 1:20am now as I'm writing this. We finished the second day of the filmings, wrapping up all the 8 LM programs. I have also just finished sorting all my photos and videos for the past 4 days. It's been a long, tiring but extremely fulfilling day. These few days have given me a deeper understanding of what Fitness Magic is all about, and how each program uniquely draws its participants. LM programs aren't just Pump and Combat, there's magic in each of the other programs too. In reflection, I feel sad that the focus on PF seems to be only BP and BC, and participants are missing out on so much!
Out of the 8 filmings, I've attended 6. There was a slight tinge of regret that I didn't participate in Bodyvive, but only spectated. But after the last one, Bodyjam, I was so damn glad that I didn't do it. I might have collapsed on the way back. My legs and ankles were so damn sore.
We started the day late again, not surprising from the late night we had from filming yesterday. Our first stop was to explore the area, and we went to New World supermarket near Victoria Market. The supermarket is about a 10min walk from Les Mills gym, and the gym is about 5-7 mins away from our accomodation. Stuff at the supermarket isn't exactly that cheap either.
A pic of Victoria markets. Nike is here, but the stuff is awfully expensive. The Nike free 5.0 which I usually buy goes for NZ$200 here, compared to the S$150 or so you can get from SG.
Later, we headed over to Sky City for lunch. We were quite silly not to have lunch there yesterday, we forgot we had paid NZ$250 and lunch is provided. But we didn't forget this time round. The food today was rather good. Salmon (my favourite), beef, and green curry chicken Thai style. I ate a lot, in anticipation of a long day ahead.
BP filming was next, and frankly, I'm somewhat disappointed with the organisation. Prior to coming here, I had registered and paid for BP filming, so it was quite frustrating to hear the staff say that response is overwhelming and the trainers would be given priority. That didn't sit down to well with me and the rest of the instructors who had registered.
To make things worse, we were made to write our names down on a piece of paper which was the waiting list. After the trainers were allowed in, they finally allowed the instructors in, but this time they didn't even refer to the waiting list, it was just on a whoever is nearest to the barricade goes in first.
Now to see how overwhelming response is, take a look at these pics.
The boards were stacked so closely to one another that it was kinda dangerous.
While waiting for the class to start, I made a friend from China. He's a personal trainer in FF Shanghai, and teaches BC, BP, BB and RPM. His name is Yiming.
The staged performance was hilarious. They had 3 tall guys dressed up as the Transformers. 2 of them were actually international instructors, believe one is from Sweden the other is from Canada. Please watch the two clips in order.
"DO NOT DROP YOUR WEIGHTS"
"BLOW UP SPA POOL AND A COFFEE MACHINE"
The music for BP66 is actually awesome. I had not really liked the music for the previous few releases but this one is really very strong. There were remixed tracks of Living on a Prayer, Time After Time, one Abba track and Sheryl Crow's Always On Your Side.
I thought the killer tracks were the triceps and the biceps and shoulders. Is it because I've not done BP in a long while? Or is it because I was tired after yesterday?
The crowd was hot and screaming and making noises. It was really very fun. The only thing was there was no space for the pushups given how close everything was.
After the class, took a pic with BP Team 61.
Throughout the past few classes, I kept hearing the two words 'One Tribe'. I thought it was very fitting that they used those words as all the instructors and trainers were so supportive of each other and the filmings. It really felt like one big family. I saw several presenters for other programs come attend BP, people like Dan, Oscar, Thomas attended as well.
Look out for those two words in the 03/2008 releases!
BODYPUMP 66 - 1500
BODYSTEP 72 - 1700
BODYVIVE 7 - 1830
BODYJAM 45 - 2000
It's 1:20am now as I'm writing this. We finished the second day of the filmings, wrapping up all the 8 LM programs. I have also just finished sorting all my photos and videos for the past 4 days. It's been a long, tiring but extremely fulfilling day. These few days have given me a deeper understanding of what Fitness Magic is all about, and how each program uniquely draws its participants. LM programs aren't just Pump and Combat, there's magic in each of the other programs too. In reflection, I feel sad that the focus on PF seems to be only BP and BC, and participants are missing out on so much!
Out of the 8 filmings, I've attended 6. There was a slight tinge of regret that I didn't participate in Bodyvive, but only spectated. But after the last one, Bodyjam, I was so damn glad that I didn't do it. I might have collapsed on the way back. My legs and ankles were so damn sore.
We started the day late again, not surprising from the late night we had from filming yesterday. Our first stop was to explore the area, and we went to New World supermarket near Victoria Market. The supermarket is about a 10min walk from Les Mills gym, and the gym is about 5-7 mins away from our accomodation. Stuff at the supermarket isn't exactly that cheap either.
A pic of Victoria markets. Nike is here, but the stuff is awfully expensive. The Nike free 5.0 which I usually buy goes for NZ$200 here, compared to the S$150 or so you can get from SG.
Later, we headed over to Sky City for lunch. We were quite silly not to have lunch there yesterday, we forgot we had paid NZ$250 and lunch is provided. But we didn't forget this time round. The food today was rather good. Salmon (my favourite), beef, and green curry chicken Thai style. I ate a lot, in anticipation of a long day ahead.
BP filming was next, and frankly, I'm somewhat disappointed with the organisation. Prior to coming here, I had registered and paid for BP filming, so it was quite frustrating to hear the staff say that response is overwhelming and the trainers would be given priority. That didn't sit down to well with me and the rest of the instructors who had registered.
To make things worse, we were made to write our names down on a piece of paper which was the waiting list. After the trainers were allowed in, they finally allowed the instructors in, but this time they didn't even refer to the waiting list, it was just on a whoever is nearest to the barricade goes in first.
Now to see how overwhelming response is, take a look at these pics.
The boards were stacked so closely to one another that it was kinda dangerous.
While waiting for the class to start, I made a friend from China. He's a personal trainer in FF Shanghai, and teaches BC, BP, BB and RPM. His name is Yiming.
The staged performance was hilarious. They had 3 tall guys dressed up as the Transformers. 2 of them were actually international instructors, believe one is from Sweden the other is from Canada. Please watch the two clips in order.
"DO NOT DROP YOUR WEIGHTS"
"BLOW UP SPA POOL AND A COFFEE MACHINE"
The music for BP66 is actually awesome. I had not really liked the music for the previous few releases but this one is really very strong. There were remixed tracks of Living on a Prayer, Time After Time, one Abba track and Sheryl Crow's Always On Your Side.
I thought the killer tracks were the triceps and the biceps and shoulders. Is it because I've not done BP in a long while? Or is it because I was tired after yesterday?
The crowd was hot and screaming and making noises. It was really very fun. The only thing was there was no space for the pushups given how close everything was.
After the class, took a pic with BP Team 61.
Throughout the past few classes, I kept hearing the two words 'One Tribe'. I thought it was very fitting that they used those words as all the instructors and trainers were so supportive of each other and the filmings. It really felt like one big family. I saw several presenters for other programs come attend BP, people like Dan, Oscar, Thomas attended as well.
Look out for those two words in the 03/2008 releases!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Day 3 Part 3 - Aching All Over
After BC, I went to change for BODYATTACK next! BA was not as crowded as BC, but the adrenaline and excitement was there as well. This time the special performance was a fireman with a extinguisher (fake one) spraying around haha... Saying things like 'I'm going to move you away from the fire to inside (the filming room)!' and once we were inside he asked for the 'instructors' to make it even HOTTER!
Bodyattack was HOT in more ways than one.. On stage was Lisa, Mark S, Will, Fabio, Bevan, guest instructors from US and Brazil. I love Lisa so much, she has such an infectious personality and she makes me feel safe with her cueing. I always know what to do next! Their gear was hot, and the tracks are super siong. Maybe it's because I'm not used to BA, having attended only one class prior to coming. My glutes actually started hurting in T3.
This time round there was crowd control. They made us space out apart... in lines, so that we have some room to move around. Which was what they should have done earlier for Combat anyway. Despite being one of the first 20 to dash in, I stood in the third row as I'm not really familiar with some of the terminology and I need some time to catch up. So I didn't want to embarass myself in the DVD.
However, while I'm not sure if I'll appear on BC36, I'm very sure I'll be in the DVD for BA61! During the circle track which Will presented, towards the end I was just behind him, and the camera was shooting him, and I'm right behind him. I hope my form is not too dreadful hahaha...
The class was superb. I really felt the adrenaline and energy rush, much more than BC. But BA is after all a high-impact program, and BC I really had difficult kicking and moving, and I was getting kicked from all angles, so it sort of dampened things a little. At the end of the class, it was the usual mad scramble for photos. I only managed to take one with Will Brereton while he was away from the pack. But once the Team BA 61 gathered, I quickly grabbed my chance and got 1 with the whole team. Woo Hoo!
These BA instructors are really inspiring. Their form and execution on the stage, super sharp. Their fitness levels must be top notch.
After BA, I went to change again, this time for Balance. The mood was quieter. There was still a signficant crowd, in fact as much as Bodyattack I believe, but Balance people are more calm and collected and nobody rushed in to grab spots (even though 80% of the participants are pretty much the same people that dashed in for Combat and Attack)
BB featured 5 instructors. Jackie, Dr Dave, Kylie Gates, Laurence (the French instructor) and Corey (wonder if I spelt it correctly). The guys were topless and did the whole class like that! I found it rather strange haha.
I'm not sure if there was any staged performance, because I must have missed it, or am I too tired to notice? Before the class, Jackie said that it's her dream to have everyone here in her home one day.
Being trained in BB, I can probably identify with the program better and here's some highlights on the release (BB41)
T1 - I'm not sure if I'm feeling the strain from BC and BA, but I actually thought the stretches in the warm up were quite challenging already haha
T2 - Interesting sun-saluation, from the R to the L using some yoga warrior poses instead of the 4 sets of sun salutations (RLRL)
T3 - Natalie Imbruglia's Torn! Love the song so much, but I really felt my legs were going to give way
T4 - Bonus track, 2 tracks in one. Jackie obviously loves the second one and said she couldn't resist including.
T5 - Hip openers really got my hips... aching aching.
T6 - The V shaped heels are quite challenging.
T7 - I kinda find this track very draggy, cos it's R side, then L side repeat music. My wrists were hurting on many occasions from the poses.
T8 - Twist. Lovely. Alicia Keys' No One (recycling BC35 cooldown)
T9 - Hamstrings. Didn't really feel the stretch
T10/11 - I sort of zoned out I think. But I felt refreshed after the meditation track.
After the class, it was 9:30pm already, due to some delays earlier. I didn't stay for photo taking, which I regret after coming back. But at that time I was super famished. 3 classes without a bite since lunch. We had Pizza Hut which was a real deal. All these for NZ$19.90.
So long for now. I spent more than 1 hr on this entry (and Part 2). Gosh. Another day of filming beckons tomorrow!
Bodyattack was HOT in more ways than one.. On stage was Lisa, Mark S, Will, Fabio, Bevan, guest instructors from US and Brazil. I love Lisa so much, she has such an infectious personality and she makes me feel safe with her cueing. I always know what to do next! Their gear was hot, and the tracks are super siong. Maybe it's because I'm not used to BA, having attended only one class prior to coming. My glutes actually started hurting in T3.
This time round there was crowd control. They made us space out apart... in lines, so that we have some room to move around. Which was what they should have done earlier for Combat anyway. Despite being one of the first 20 to dash in, I stood in the third row as I'm not really familiar with some of the terminology and I need some time to catch up. So I didn't want to embarass myself in the DVD.
However, while I'm not sure if I'll appear on BC36, I'm very sure I'll be in the DVD for BA61! During the circle track which Will presented, towards the end I was just behind him, and the camera was shooting him, and I'm right behind him. I hope my form is not too dreadful hahaha...
The class was superb. I really felt the adrenaline and energy rush, much more than BC. But BA is after all a high-impact program, and BC I really had difficult kicking and moving, and I was getting kicked from all angles, so it sort of dampened things a little. At the end of the class, it was the usual mad scramble for photos. I only managed to take one with Will Brereton while he was away from the pack. But once the Team BA 61 gathered, I quickly grabbed my chance and got 1 with the whole team. Woo Hoo!
These BA instructors are really inspiring. Their form and execution on the stage, super sharp. Their fitness levels must be top notch.
After BA, I went to change again, this time for Balance. The mood was quieter. There was still a signficant crowd, in fact as much as Bodyattack I believe, but Balance people are more calm and collected and nobody rushed in to grab spots (even though 80% of the participants are pretty much the same people that dashed in for Combat and Attack)
BB featured 5 instructors. Jackie, Dr Dave, Kylie Gates, Laurence (the French instructor) and Corey (wonder if I spelt it correctly). The guys were topless and did the whole class like that! I found it rather strange haha.
I'm not sure if there was any staged performance, because I must have missed it, or am I too tired to notice? Before the class, Jackie said that it's her dream to have everyone here in her home one day.
Being trained in BB, I can probably identify with the program better and here's some highlights on the release (BB41)
T1 - I'm not sure if I'm feeling the strain from BC and BA, but I actually thought the stretches in the warm up were quite challenging already haha
T2 - Interesting sun-saluation, from the R to the L using some yoga warrior poses instead of the 4 sets of sun salutations (RLRL)
T3 - Natalie Imbruglia's Torn! Love the song so much, but I really felt my legs were going to give way
T4 - Bonus track, 2 tracks in one. Jackie obviously loves the second one and said she couldn't resist including.
T5 - Hip openers really got my hips... aching aching.
T6 - The V shaped heels are quite challenging.
T7 - I kinda find this track very draggy, cos it's R side, then L side repeat music. My wrists were hurting on many occasions from the poses.
T8 - Twist. Lovely. Alicia Keys' No One (recycling BC35 cooldown)
T9 - Hamstrings. Didn't really feel the stretch
T10/11 - I sort of zoned out I think. But I felt refreshed after the meditation track.
After the class, it was 9:30pm already, due to some delays earlier. I didn't stay for photo taking, which I regret after coming back. But at that time I was super famished. 3 classes without a bite since lunch. We had Pizza Hut which was a real deal. All these for NZ$19.90.
So long for now. I spent more than 1 hr on this entry (and Part 2). Gosh. Another day of filming beckons tomorrow!
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