Posted in Rick's Posts on Nov 29th, 2007
For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on.
Bill Gates reportedly once compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, “If GM had kept up with the technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25.00 cars [...]
Posted in BodyPump on Nov 26th, 2007
***UPDATED 25/01/08*** Added a link to the Biceps music
That’s right - it’s out - the new BodyPump 64 release from LesMills arrived tonight and here is the review for all of you back in the UK who will have to wait a little longer before getting it. This review will be in the same style [...]
Posted in Rick's Posts on Nov 25th, 2007
Australia woke this morning to a new era of politics. For those of you who weren’t aware yesterday the electorate went to the polls to vote for both houses of parliament. There is a bi-cameral legislature similar to the UK, but here both houses are elected rather than the archiac principle of an appointed body [...]
Posted in Rick's Posts on Nov 23rd, 2007
As something different this afternoon we went to Adelaide’s Central Market. It was a good opportunity to find some unusual and exotic foodstuffs, but more so a chance to clap eyes on some classic cars. South Australia is home to many fine classics, which keep in good condition due to the mild, dry weather preventing [...]
Posted in Rick's Posts on Nov 20th, 2007
“All right, Homey, you’re overstimulated. As soon as we get you home, we’ll get some beer into you, and then it’s straight to bed.”
I’ve finished another set of days and am looking forward to taking Marge’s advice and getting some rest. The last 8 days have been insanely busy at work. Normally I don’t mind [...]
Posted in Rick's Posts on Nov 16th, 2007
A slight bastardisation but I’m sure Bryan Adams will forgive me.
Although it’s still officially spring we are experiencing a period of unseasonably hot weather. It would appear that summer has come early and I’ve realised how poorly acclimatised to the heat I am. Recently it has been in the mid to high 30s and with [...]
For those of you who do the FitPro / LesMills classes:
LesMills Clothing in Auckland has a sale on at the moment. They are rolling out a new range of clothing and all the old stock is being sold at significantly reduced prices. I took advantage of this offer and bought a fairly plain BodyPump top [...]
Posted in Rick's Posts on Nov 10th, 2007
Those of you who went to LFE with us regularly will know of the challenges. There was the 20 min Hill program, the hour Round-the-World and the 10km row. Now I can add the hour Squash challenge into the mix.
Thg gym we go to here has its own squash courts and membership entitles us to [...]
Posted in BodyPump on Nov 7th, 2007
I found a short video clip on the LesMills website - click here to go there. It features Glen Ostergard and Susan Tolj, the new directors of BodyPump, talking about what BP64 holds in store for us. Unfortunately I can’t post the movie here directly as it would be a breach of their copyright.
The workshops [...]
Posted in Rick's Posts on Nov 7th, 2007
There’s a lot to be said in favour of Australia. I’m sure there isn’t another nation that puts life on hold, and declares a national holiday mid-week just to watch a horse race. The Melbourne Cup is the local equivalent of the Grand National, yet for a reason lost in the mists of time is [...]
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