First of all, the throwback playlist was FIRE. I chose to have my 3 lb. hand weights and 2.5 lbs on each wrist so I could drop weights as needed to half the amount, or fully release all of the weights. Balance class to end out the theme of this month, core centric moves and cross-center work, with whole body activation and stretch. I find Marnie's comments about form, posture, chest up and shoulders down, hips remain center facing - it is all SO helpful, thank you! This class has medium impact moments with low impact modification, as it balances anaerobic and aerobic choreography (primarily anaerobic with those aerobic bursts and flushes). I also adored the side kicks and front kicks that bring the kickboxing vibe that makes me feel badass happy.
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06 Oct 10:18
I loved this full body Signature which brought focus on hips and lower back and core, as well as magnifique comme toujours leg work at the barre, bringing that balletic strength and grace paired with some of my own cuss words by the time we were ending a one-leg balance in coupe for the last four sets of eight. The Movement ball is a great tool for the core work on the floor. This class was balanced in choreography and muscles worked, with cardio bursts sprinkled in for our heart, and offered release and cleaning out the emotional junk drawer (hips). Lovely message at the end as well, and some fun rock throwbacks in the playlist throughout.