Louise

Commented on M/<60 SIGNATURE /404

03 Sep 07:12

What an awesome variation on a signature class!! Loved focusing more in warmup on longer sequences and the hip opening moves throughout provided wonderful stretches. The "glutey" :) sequence was a nice and activating (challenging, but not overburdened!), and the ab section at the end was a glorious love letter to the core, particularly with the use of the ball! Thank you M for the variations and change-ups, and for the shoutout, even though I wasn't there at the live! It made my day this morning!

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Commented on M/<45 SLOW SCULPT /402

29 Aug 06:58

Whewee!! What. A. Sweaty. Class! I'll admit, I was nervous to do this class at first, but it was a nice challenge and truly brought the focus in the fire. I loved the balance challenges in the beginning sets and also on the ball! Challenging ab sequence at the end, and as Jessica Gallagher mentioned, those words about kindness to ourselves and not being behind were exactly what I needed to hear today. ❤️ New favorite that I can't wait to come back to!

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26 Aug 07:01

Did this one again because I misnumbered it in my own personal catalog to keep track of all the classes, but I'm so glad I did it because it brought pure joy to this Monday morning! I really enjoyed the music, the signature moves, the bounce, focusing on keeping my hips aligned during extension, and the ab series at the end (whew! that was a good one!). Thank you Marnie for the reminder about Richard Simmons and how he lived his life - such a good reminder in this culture of "me, me, me!"

23 Aug 07:30

Whew! What a great challenge! I added this one on after power sculpt /395 this morning and wow did it bring the sweat! I really felt the challenge and fire in my thighs - thank you Marnie + team for an energizing workout!

22 Aug 06:21

Happy belated birthday Olha!! I couldn't agree with you more - we become even more powerful as we age! Here's to another trip around the sun! So grateful you are part of this community!

22 Aug 06:18

No equipment workout that brings the sweat and the full body experience (definitely true to its name!). I really enjoyed the cardio dance variation, and the heels up without a barre was a balance challenge (hello wiggles!)! I felt my core activated throughout (it was particularly on fire at the end). The meditation song brought me to tears, and the statement about needing to feel our emotions to truly move forward hit home. 💛 Thank you Marnie for another fabulous FULL BODY class!

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20 Aug 06:52

Admittedly, I was nervous going into this. And per other comments, my shoulders definitely felt activated, but I leaned into the fire for most of it. There were a few times when I drew back instead of leaned in, so I'm looking forward to coming back to this one and challenging myself!

I LOVED Marnie's talk at the end about what the edge of challenge looks like, how it's different on different days, and the edge of challenge brings strength. Thank you for this empowering reminder!

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19 Aug 07:08

An instant favorite! Monique's description is fabulous. I really appreciated the form reminders in this class, which brought a deeper burn in my legs and booty. The wide second series had me shaking, and the barre work also had me dropping into the fire. The ab series near the end was a great challenge that had me digging deep, and the music throughout was just fantastic! Congrats Marnie + team on 400 lives! What an ACCOMPLISHMENT! Although I mostly watch in playback, this community is unparalleled and the energy in the class lasts long after the live is over. Thank you for your continued creativity, challenge, meditations, words of deep wisdom ❤️

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16 Aug 06:54

I think this might be my new favorite Movement ball class!! I LOVED the diversity of combos, the movement on the floor and all over the mat, and how the ball kept my brain in a playful state. Although the moves brought challenge, it was so much more joyful with the addition of the ball! The ending meditation shifted something in me today. It helps me visualize the light in a different way, to be pulled and guided by it, in addition to shining light on others and ourselves. Thank you M for this transformational visualization. ❤️

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Commented on M/<20 TOWEL DANCE

15 Aug 06:55

Fun coming back to this one a few years later as I work through the catalog! My old self was spot on - sweaty class! It was a great mix of activating arms, legs on fire, and planks. Perfect quicky workout!! I also loved the Martha Graham quote: "All that is important in this one moment, in movement, is to make the moment important, vital and worth living. Do not let it slip away unnoticed and unused."