Les Mills, New Zealand Olympian behind global gym chain, dies aged 91

Les Mills, New Zealand Olympian behind global gym chain, dies aged 91

He and his wife opened first Les Mills gym in Auckland in 1968 and family later introduced workout programs including BodyPump taught worldwide Les Mills, the New Zealand Olympian and former Auckland mayor whose name is synonymous with his global fitness chain, has died aged 91. In a statement released on Monday, Phillip Mills said his father had achieved a huge amount in his life and the common thread throughout was…

30 Jun, 03:13

Fitness brand founder and Olympian Les Mills dies aged 91

The Les Mills International brand is now known globally for choreographed workouts set to music, like Body Pump and Body Combat.

29 Jun, 10:55

Les Mills, New Zealand Olympian and global fitness brand founder, dies aged 91

Mills, who competed at four Olympic Games, went on to found an international fitness brand and serve three terms as mayor of Auckland

29 Jun, 08:39