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First Impressions of Les Mills Body Combat release 60 after Edinburgh Quarterly

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Yes – the next release of Les Mills Body Combat hits a fitness club near you soon.

Can release 60 – which celebrates 15 years of Body Combat – match up to the last one?

Les Mills Body Combat release 60

Our presenter for the Edinburgh Quarterly, the mighty Dave Cross, delivered a motivational masterclass. You know that Dave puts extra work into his delivery because he doesn’t just present a “live” version of the instructor DVD. It’s refreshing. You always come away from Dave’s quarterlies with new ideas.

As he unveiled Body Combat release 60 it became clear that it’s very similar to the last one. More “switch lunges” in the Capoeira track for example. However, I’m not sure the power tracks are as full on shoulder blasters but they come close.

Here’s what I remember:

  • Hip rolls and endless roundhouse kicks in a lower body warm up set to a version of Katy Perry’s Roar.
  • A decent cover of Michael Jackson’s Black and White provides an intense first combat track.
  • In track 3 we see a return of a song last seen in release 29 – Fly Away. Prepare for an onslaught of never-ending hooks.
  • A new move in t he Muay Tai called, “The Superman Punch”, challenges your co-ordination. This might take some getting use to. The rest of the MT track could reduce you to a breathless sweaty heap.
  • Dan says that the Abs track is the hardest they’ve ever done. Not sure that’s true but it does hurt.
  • Last seen in release 20 – we cooldown to Now We Are Free – that moody song from Gladiator.

So first impressions suggest an equally tough work out carrying on the tradition set by the previous quarter. Lacks originality though and feels a little samey but will undoubtedly get results.

Let the learning begin.

Now it’s your turn:

Are you a Body Combat instructor? What do you think of Les Mills Body Combat release 60? Please leave a comment or a link to your own thoughts.

Spoiler Alert – Track List for Les Mills Body Combat release 60

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In less than a month we’ll see Les Mills Body Combat release 60. Do you want to know which tracks we’ll be burning calories too and sculpting our bodies?

If you don’t want spoilers look away now. Other wise scroll down past the picture.

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Dan Cohen and Rachael Newsham – Body Combat Programme Directors.

Upper body warmup – Hit me with your best shot (BassLouder Remix Edit) – Neon Ninja
Lower body warmup – Roar (Bass Rayders Remix Edit) – Hot Cherry
Combat 1 – Black or White (Combat Remix) – The Treat Ring
Power 1 – Fly Away – Deer Between
Combat 2 – Emergency (Clockwork Remix) – Steve Aoki feat. Lil Jon, Chiddy Ban
Power  2 – Rise Again  (Sy and Unknown Remix) – Breeze v Lost Witness
Combat 3 – What’s Love  (Kandy Man Remix Edit) – Ste Ingham and Nick Stitz
Muay Thai – Kryptonite – Proof Luke
Power 3 – Sunshine On a Cloudy Day  (Eufeion Remix)
Conditioning – You’re the Best – Blazed Calm
Cool down – Now We are Free – Lisa Kelly

There are a couple of tracks we have seen before. Fly Away appeared in release 29 way back. And Now We Are Free was also the cooldown in release 20. I usually get grumpy when Les Mills reuse music. But on this occasion I’ll let them off “Now We Are Free” as I trained on BC20 and loved it then and I love it now.

I can’t take the credit for finding this track list – that accolade goes to Simon – check out his blog  – you’ll find much more here!

Now it’s your turn: If you want more spoilers you can click on the links above to see the music on Amazon. They might not be exactly the same mixes because Les Mills often edit the tracks. But it will give you a good feel for what’s on its way. If there’s no link it’s because the track is a Les Mills cover version.

Indoor Cycling – New Group Fitness Over Coffee Episode

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Let’s talk about Indoor Cycling.

My latest guest is Stephen Breakwell. He’s a Black Belt Taekwondo Teacher, rock guitarist, cyclist and now a Les Mills Body Combat, Body Balance, CXWorx and RPM instructor as well as a freetstyle Kaiser Spinning instructor.

Indoor cycling

It’s not only about indoor cycling. We get to hear a motivational story about how Stephen overcame a critical illness to become the accomplished group fitness instructor that he is.

With tips, tricks and stories about all the programmes he teaches, you really cannot miss this interview with Stephen Breakwell.

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Now it’s your turn: If you enjoyed this podcast about indoor cycling please share it with your friends, leave a comment or go to iTunes and leave a review.

Spoiler Alert – Les Mills Body Balance release 65 Track List

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Look away now if you don’t want spoilers.

Carry on reading if you would like to know which songs we’ll be working out to in Les Mills Body Balance release 65.

Les Mills Body Balance release 60 tracklist
Body Balance programme directors Diana and Jackie Mills developing BB65

Tai Chi: Dark Horse – Katy Perry feat. Juicy J
Sun Salutations: Take Care – Drake feat. Rihanna
Standing Strength: Ordinary Love – Peaceful Gate
Balance: Strange Birds – Birdy
Hip Openers: Hold On, We’re Going Home – Drake feat. Majid Jordan
Core Abs: Happy – C2C feat. Derek Martin
Core back: Counting Stars – OneRepublic
Twists: You – Nathaniel
Forward Bends & Hamstrings 1: Falling Slowly – Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
Forward Bends & Hamstrings 2: How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
Relaxation: Open Spaces – Stanton Lanier
Meditation: Imber – Rhian Sheehan
Bonus Sun Salutations: Myth – Delerium

Once again thanks to Simon Philp for pointing out the list. Check out his blog   – you’ll find much more Les Mills stuff here!

With a month to go before the next round of Quarterly Workshops it might be early getting excited about a new release. But that’s a great track list. Can’t wait.

Now it’s your turn: What do you think of the Les Mills Body Balance release 65 track list? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.

If you want more spoilers you can click on the links above to see the music on Amazon. They won’t be exactly the same mixes because Les Mills often edit the tracks, and some are Les Mills cover versions and not available commercially. But it will give you a good feel for what’s on its way.