The beginning chat of class is super helpful for form reminders, visual examples, as well as mindset. I recommend not skipping the pre-workout section of this video. Sweaty class from anaerobic movement AND some optional jumps. Leg shaking, posture engaged class that works your dancer’s dent (gluteus medius) and upper booty/lower back muscles that you will be feeling for a day or two afterward. Loved the instrumental versions of familiar pop songs for our style of M/BODY badass ballerina. Gliders were fabulous, but you can do this class with just a stable surface.

No equipment but the use of your badass self and strength. 45 minutes and all of it is used to bring up the sweat, the power, the intentional exhales. We are moving with a quick pace, a playful mindset, and helpful cues to keep us activating the proper muscles. Always thankful for a Planksgiving and this glorious community!

Chest-opener class, sweaty and deep breathing, with most bounce options found in the beginning cardio dance, and a lot of weighted opportunities on the mat (standing before the barre and then while down on the floor). There are pulses at the barre and on the mat, with a beautiful, intense focus on form in this class.  We are upright in the chest with an engaged torso and leg lift choreography that is all about the squeeze and active engagement in proper form rather the expanse of how high your leg is raised. Lots of side body and oblique work, and weights incorporated into movements throughout class rather than a traditional arm dance series. In this class there is some brief P&P Planks-y movement braided in (Marnie’s “yes you can, yes you can” came at a good time), with core activation steadily throughout the hour but powerful weighted abs toward the end before the final glute/hip raises. Weight-behind-knee leg lifts, which I love, but that transition option to hop to a one legged plank while weighted leg lifting was something else! The Movement ball is a wonderful support between knees while kneeling and behind lower back for floor abs. My personal reminder for next time: when on one knee with side leg lift on mat, have 3 lb weights handy rather than usual 5 lb due to neck/ shoulder tension. Favoriting!

whew, shakes so good!

Such a beautiful, powerful class. I used 10 lb. hand weights and 3 lb. ankle weights, and everything felt accessible. I was sweating, I was harnessing my breath for the lifts (for safety as well as maximizing the core muscle work). Lovely messages included. All standing with infusion of squats, one leg back behind us at a time (toe on the floor and then balancing up). Some side to side movement, so a little bit of space around you for movements but all low-impact (no bouncing). Thank you for this class, this platform, and this community!

So glad you’re on the mend and of course you can keep up and keep building upon this movement your body knows and craves! Happy early birthday, gorgeous girl!

Warming, presence physical-therapy type approach to an all-standing class that utilizes a chair as a support option and the movement ball in our hands. I needed to be fully present and re-connect with myself after the work day, and this was a lovely no impact opportunity.

This class brought me back to myself. Full body, embracing all the pillars of M/BODY (sculpt, stretch, sweat) and truly from my neck to my toes I am feeling pulsing aliveness after class. My heart rate was elevated in intervals throughout, my lungs breathed so deeply, and I feel unblocked like dams were released. I did this a day after I did /506 Glider class so my legs and booty (especially inner legs) are singing/shouting/yodeling but in very present way. The comments Marnie offers throughout class are incredibly helpful- I love this for anyone newer, but for myself years into consistent practice I still appreciate the form guidance, reminders, and explanations gems. Favoriting this one!

HBD Debora!!

Whew, love the burn these glider classes give! Just need gliders (or paper plates on carpet, or fuzzy socks or hand towels on hardwood or other smooth flooring), hand weights, and a band or towel for upper body stretching. My legs were shaking at one point, yet surprised to feel it immediately in my arms, shoulders, and upper body. Great views of angles and explanation as we go. I am so proud of my inner thigh muscles and pelvic floor muscles that show up and show out here! Like Miranda said before me, this gives you the sensation of a Pilates class without needing the expensive Reformer machine.

Omg your son’s finger- it’s all so, so good!!