Les Mills RISE - Episode 4 (Part 2)

Welcome to Les Mills – where science, music, and movement come together to create world-leading workouts, because the best workout is the one you do ❤️‍🔥 In this behind-the-scenes Les Mills documentary, global presenters reveal how fitness can become a force for cultural change, personal confidence, and life-changing opportunity. From the historic Les Mills Live event in Saudi Arabia to first-time filming in New Zealand, this episode shows how movement can break barriers, unite communities, and create opportunities people once thought were impossible. You will discover how elite instructors handle pressure, language barriers, perfectionism, and the challenge of performing on the international stage—while learning why the best presenters lead with heart, discipline, and purpose far beyond the workout itself. What You Will Learn: ● Why fitness can create real cultural change and open doors for entire communities ● How Les Mills Live Saudi Arabia became a world-changing moment for fitness ● Why confidence and ambition matter when stepping into global presenter opportunities ● How instructors overcome language barriers and still lead with authenticity ● Why perfectionism can both help and hurt high-performing fitness coaches Who This Is For: This video is for Les Mills fans, group fitness instructors, and anyone learning how to lead with confidence while navigating pressure and self-doubt. It is especially for coaches who want to understand what it takes to grow from local instructor to global presenter. Topics Covered: Fitness leadership mindset, Les Mills Live Saudi Arabia, presenter confidence, overcoming perfectionism, language barriers in coaching, and global group fitness leadership. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Why Les Mills Live events are changing fitness around the world 01:36 – How Saudi Arabia became a historic fitness milestone 02:13 – Why fitness created new opportunities for women in Saudi Arabia 02:41 – How group fitness changed her life after burnout and stress 03:00 – Why Les Mills Live Saudi Arabia became an emotional global moment 03:23 – Why diversity makes the Middle East team so powerful 03:47 – How fitness can change an entire country 04:00 – Why Scandinavia continues to shape global fitness culture 04:24 – How Ma became one of the most exciting new presenters to watch 04:58 – Why presenting feels like the true purpose for some instructors 05:19 – How mentors help presenters discover their real strengths 05:43 – Why healthy ego matters in performance and leadership 06:00 – Why being part of the team matters more than individual success 06:31 – How ambition helps presenters reach the global stage 06:58 – Why filming creates a dopamine rush after the pressure ends 07:12 – How arriving in New Zealand feels like stepping into a dream 07:43 – Why teaching in English creates a whole new challenge 08:08 – How family support changes confidence before big moments 08:53 – How presenters script confidence before stepping on stage 09:35 – Why teaching in another language deserves real respect 10:14 – Why speaking English creates pressure during filming 10:46 – Why filming feels different from Les Mills Live events 11:05 – How perfectionism creates pressure for experienced presenters 11:59 – Why heart matters more than perfect performance 12:08 – Why being yourself matters more than trying to be special 12:43 – How dance creates deeper connection than performance alone 13:15 – Why movement with people feels better than performing for people 13:37 – Why something changes when great presenters step on stage 14:11 – Why energy from the room changes everything Hit subscribe for new workout drops, technique tips, athlete stories, exclusive behind-the-scenes, and more to help you fall in love with fitness.  💪 Work out at a gym near you: https://bit.ly/4bJ2gqW 📱 Work out at home with the LES MILLS+ app: https://lesmills.plus/3MlIsQ1 Find Les Mills on social:   / lesmills     / lesmills     / lesmills