Monique

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23 Jul 10:45

Coming back (class 2 after a little injury) and I was apprehensive about this class, which is just silly brain chatter. This class is accessible; there are options and invitations. Yes it was sweaty and yes it had challenging moments, all of which I seek in a M/BODY class, but it was super doable and not even wildly jumpy or with difficult P&Ps. Class blends well but felt segmented to a degree. We can add ankle weights (around minute 20) and can remove them after 11 or 12 minutes or just leave them on for remainder of class if not in your way. Loved Fiona Apple!

23 Jul 08:17

Great comments before me; Caroline lays it out nicely. This class was a wonderful return after some physical healing time off the Mat. We embrace sets of three; we are making our way down then lifting ourselves up again. We are away from the screen at times and trusting Marnie’s verbal guidance and ourselves. Gentle, stretching, elongating, unsticking. My hamstrings were feeling it afterward which I was surprised by. Will return to this one for some calming, centering, re-grouping, or healing time. This would be a great way to welcome a new day or close out a long one.

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05 Jul 10:22

Monique SO PLAYFUL! This class requires a playful, whimsical approach to strength and challenge meaning your mind cannot wander further than your Movement ball may roll because you are mentally and physically engaged the entire 35 minutes.

05 Jul 06:43

This class tempo keeps it moving and with an elevated heart rate I was sweaty from the cardio dance (bouncy/jumpy and kicking off the negativity) throughout class. The barre sequence has us re-orienting to the left and right of the barre (time faced away from the video) and we work one leg at a time until the hamstring and glutes are crispy done! Abs are standing, abs are on the mat in some fairly quick plank dance and on our backs while integrating leg movements (oh and arm movements too that brought so much fire with such a small addition of movement). Class left me glistening (sweaty AF), feeling lengthened, and feeling strong. The next day my glutes (especially medius), hamstrings, and core muscles are feeling it! Soundtrack has “classic American” vibes as if you’re at a baseball stadium on a summer evening.

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03 Jul 09:22

So sweaty and elongating! Taking up a lot of space around us (to the sides and forward/behind us with leg extensions). I feel opened up and stretched; this would be great for traveling and finding any stable surface as your barre.

02 Jul 08:27

This was a great use of heavier weight options without the full-on Power Sculpt approach. The stability was super challenged (and therefore practiced/strengthened) and as always slowing down is so freaking felt with the heavier weights. I started with 12 lb. handweights and quickly switched to two 10 lb. weights until a brief re-set of one weight at a time. Getting up and down feels so good and I love that for my future self’s wellness. So meditative and sweaty!

My Eli (age 9.5) was with me and asked me to comment “Happy Canada Day” from him to everyone. 🇨🇦

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01 Jul 07:17

Abs and booty classes are ALWAYS enjoyed! Perfect for traveling: no equipment and low impact with optional medium bounce choices.

29 Jun 08:48

Monique every cardio burst, every gooey-moving-like-honey slow sculpt moment, every message of love and joy and being from Marnie throughout (in addition to badass form guidance and reminders) is what keeps this class as one of my all-time favorites among my favorites. Perfect class to re-visit to honor another trip around the sun today.

28 Jun 19:06

So happy to be here with you, Caroline! HBD June sister ☀️

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28 Jun 19:04

AmandaP thank you! 🩵🩵