Les Mills dead at 91: Olympic legend helped establish the worldwide fitness industry with his pioneering business

Les Mills, a former Olympic athlete who competed in shot put and discus, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering the global fitness industry. He and his wife Colleen started their first gym in Auckland in 1968, which eventually grew into a worldwide network of fitness programs. Mills' innovations in exercise science and fitness education have had a lasting impact, shaping how people approach health and fitness globally. His contributions are significant not just for the gyms he founded, but for the entire fitness industry that now reaches millions.