Olympian Les Mills Sr. helped transform group fitness and inspired millions through BodyPump, a workout that continues to fill gyms more than 30 years after its debut.

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

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He and his wife opened first Les Mills gym in Auckland in 1968 and family later introduced workout programs including BodyPump taught worldwide ...

Caption:Les Mills Snr was farewelled at a service in Auckland on July 3, 2026.Photo credit:Marika Khabazi/Supplied Gym chain founder and former Olympian Les Mills Snr has been farewelled at a moving ...

Former Olympian and the man behind a global fitness empire, Les Mills, has died leaving behind a profound legacy that spanned sports, international business, and politics.

The 91-year-old legend of the fitness industry, Olympian and former mayor took a turn on Sunday. His family gathered to say goodbye, shortly later he had died.

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The New Zealand Olympian who opened an Auckland gym in 1968 that grew into an international group fitness brand has died aged 91.

Les Mills, the former New Zealand Olympian, fitness brand founder and three-term Auckland mayor, has died at 91. Mills competed in discus and shot put at four Olympic Games between 1960 and 1972. His ...