I love exercise on demand (aka streaming workout services). Having access to a huge library of workouts without having to store any physical videos is a smart and effective way to workout at home.
I’ve tried almost every exercise on demand service out there and signed up for Les Mills on Demand (the streaming workout service by the Les Mills brand, now called Les Mills Plus) in Dec. 2019. If I hadn’t tried so many other services already I might not have realized just how incredible the Les Mills service really is. You need to read this before you sign up.
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What is Les Mills Plus?
Les Mills Plus is the streaming workout service by the Les Mills brand. Once you sign up for the service you get immediate access to a library of workout videos created by Les Mills.
There are over 2000 workouts to choose from and they’re all led by a trained Les Mills instructor.
If you’re not familiar with the Les Mills brand here’s a short video that’ll get you up to speed:
If you prefer to read about the brand then you can click here.
In a nutshell, this is a brand you can trust when it comes to bringing you a good workout.
Before I go any further you need to know two important things.
One, this is a review of the Les Mills on Demand service (called Les Mills Plus) (not the entire Les Mills brand, which is massive and includes a lot of stuff I’m not covering in this article).
Two, my review of the service is from the view of someone not familiar with the Les Mills gym experience. I’ve become aware of it through the on-demand membership but I’d never done a Les Mills workout before I signed up for the streaming service before.
So, I can’t compare the Les Mills home workouts to a Les Mills gym class. But that wasn’t my goal for this article.
This post is meant to help you find out how the Les Mills on Demand service compares to other exercise on demand services so you’ll know if you should try it. So, let’s get to it…
What is LES MILLS+ (Plus)?
In late 2021, Les Mills rebranded their on-demand library to LES MILLS+ (it’s still an on-demand workout library-but with some upgrades).
Here’s what the press release announcing the change said:
LES MILLS+ replaces the company’s previous digital platform LES MILLS On Demand (LMOD), which saw rapid growth during the digital fitness boom, with a 900% increase in downloads in 2020 alone.
Recognizing the need for an upgraded app that can meet growing demand and shifting consumer preferences, LES MILLS+ arrives with a range of enhancements.
In addition to 1,000+ world-leading workouts including BODYPUMP™, BODYCOMBAT™, and BODYBALANCE™, LES MILLS+ now features:
- Class-finding functionality that connects users to live workouts in their local area
- Personalized workout dashboards and tracking technology
- Tailored user journeys including starter guides, challenges, and workout plans
- Wellness content covering nutrition, stretching, recovery, mindfulness, and breathwork
How much does it cost?
You have a 2 membership options: The Here’s a visual for you: the Base membership and the Premium membership. I recommend you sign up for Premium so you get access to the challenges and the BodyPump program.
A lot of exercise on demand services come with a free trial period and Les Mills+ is no different. You’ll get a 30-day free trial when you first sign up (so you’ve got nothing to lose).
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Here are the current pricing options:
- $4.99/month for the BASE membership (read the difference between the BASE and PREMIUM memberships in the graphic above) if you choose the annual payment of $59.88
- $9.99/month for the BASE membership if you choose to pay monthly
- $9.99/month for the PREMIUM membership if you choose the annual payment of $119.88
- $19.99/month for the PREMIUM membership if you choose the monthly payment option
Les Mills and Adidas are collabs so if you see any apparel you like in the latest videos then head over to the Adidas website to buy your own. (This is a relatively new partnership and I haven’t been able to find any Les Mills clothing on the Adidas site yet. I’m hoping they get this fixed soon.)
What kinds of workouts are there in the Les Mills on Demand library?
There are a lot of different Les Mills programs. There’s something for everyone.
You’ll find strength training, cardio, yoga, kickboxing, aerobic step, dance, spin classes and more. Here’s a complete list of the programs:
Who’s the instructor in the workouts? Are the workouts done with a group of trainers? Is it a live class or recorded?
Every Les Mills workout is lead by a certified Les Mills trainer.
You’ll see a different set of trainers in each category of workouts. I love that there’s a wide range of ages and personalities among the instructors.
Les Mills workouts are group programs.
Most of the workouts are recordings of live workouts done all over the world. This is one of my favorite parts of this service (compared to other streaming workout programs).
How long are the workouts?
You’ll find workouts that are anywhere from 15 to 55+ minutes. (So, there’s a workout that fits into any schedule.)
Do you need equipment?
Some of the categories of workouts use equipment.
BUT you can get started (and have plenty of workouts to choose from) if you don’t have any equipment at all.
If you have a barbell, a gym-sized aerobic step, exercise tubing and a mat you can do almost every single workout in the library (except the spin classes* where they use a stationary bike).
*Full Disclosure-I haven’t tried any of the spin routines because I don’t have a stationary bike.
Les Mills sells all the equipment you’ll see used in their workouts.
Their equipment is beauful but optional (you can do the workouts with the equipment you have at home). You don’t need the specific tools designed by Les Mills.
But if you need new home gym equipment definitely check out what they have.
Do you need a lot of space?
You won’t need any more space to do the Les Mills routines than any home workout you’ve tried.
On the website they recommend 60 square feet of space (you can get away with an area about the size of a 5′ x 7′ rug if the area is completely clear. Some routines require more space. The bigger your workout space is, the better (and safer) your workout will be).
Are the workouts complex? Lots of choreography?
The only workouts I’ve found to have any choreography that isn’t basic are the dance (Sha’bam) workouts.
How is Les Mills on Demand different than Beachbody on Demand or other streaming workout services?
In a nutshell there are 3 things that differentiate the Les Mills on demand service from others I’ve tried (like Beachbody on Demand, which I love).
The music (it’s a notch above all the others)
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The instructors (there’s a huge variety of pro instructors)
The live global experience (no other streaming service does it this way)
Who is Les Mills on Demand (LES MILLS+) ideal for?
If I was forced to choose what level of exerciser the workouts are for (if you do them as they’re designed) I’d say an intermediate to advanced exerciser will feel most at home with the majority of the workouts.
BUT
DO NOT LET THAT KEEP YOU FROM SIGNING UP IF YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A BEGINNER!
Les Mills workouts are amazing. Everyone should try them out for themselves. You can modify the routines to fit your level.
How do you sign up?
Just head over to the Les Mills website and click on the ‘start free trial’ link.
How do you use the streaming service?
I recommend you use the app to do the workouts. The dashboard feels a little overwhelming at first but you’ll figure it out quickly.
Is it easy to cancel?
Yes. You just head over to your account details and you can cancel online. You don’t have to call, email or chat with anyone.
Should you use Les Mills on Demand or another exercise on demand service?
I use a method I call Program Stacking to stay in shape with home workouts. Services like Les Mills on Demand make it very easy to cross train and achieve total body conditioning.
If you workout at home I recommend you try out a new exercise on demand service every 6 months. It’s the best way to keep things interesting and find out what you love.
The only way to know if LES MILLS+ is ideal for you is to try it out.
And if ALL THAT WASN’T ENOUGH to convince you to try out this on demand service then these facts might:
Every Les Mills workout is backed by research.
They have a lab! I LOVE this!
And Les Mills is out to build a better planet one community at a time.
And their recent campaigns are all about embracing diversity
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