Posted in BodyPump on Sep 22nd, 2010
As promised very recently, here is my review for the new release for Quarter 3, namely BodyPump 75. As usual, I’ll cover some of the interesting facets and identify any strengths or weaknesses. Hopefully this will be useful insight for those who have yet to try the release, while not creating preconception. Onwards …. Warmup: [...]
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Posted in BodyPump on Sep 18th, 2010
At very late notice, and more for the sense of completeness, here is the preview for the next release of BodyPump. BODYPUMP® fans are already describing the shoulder track on this release as the toughest ever and who would argue? The opening track – Fever serves as a preview of the carnage to come, as [...]
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Posted in BodyPump, Rants on Sep 10th, 2010
A nod to one of the best known misquotations in cinematography history. Those elsewhere in the world will likely be blissfully unaware of the recent feud between the music and fitness industries. By way of contextual background, any music played in a non-private arena is subject to public performance licensing restrictions. The same applies to [...]
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Posted in Rants on Sep 7th, 2010
Should translate (at least literally, if not colloquially) as “Taking a leaf out of their book”, and in French with reason. The Gallic socialist mentality has a lot to be admired. If the general populus doesn’t approve of some aspect of governance or policy they take to the streets. Mass protests and wide-scale strikes quickly [...]
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Posted in Rick's Posts on Sep 6th, 2010
Without the obligatory trip to Woolies (that’s the late English store, not the Australian supermarket) fortunately. In a sudden fit of madness, and not as if I don’t have enough going on already, I have signed up to go back to University. You might have thought that taking on a new job, one with a [...]
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