Puptastic class, holding (and using) hand weights for a longer stretch of time especially for a 45 Sig. We rotate from left to right more so in the beginning compared to doing longer sets on each side before switching; a nice little mixup to keep things fresh. Greater impact options available in the first half-ish of class then no impact but plenty of sweat personally. Glutes and leg combos at the barre (one foot on the movement ball) and down on the mat for lots and lots of work in a slightly shorter timeframe. So many comments during the Live of people loving the playlist and loving the puppy chaos before all of the fosters move to their new homes before next scheduled class. I felt particularly warm and sweaty in this class- not sure if it’s how I am today or speaking to how the class worked me or both. Happy Marnieversary, Becca!

Class had me feeling elongated, stretched, and strengthened. Seems to focus on joints, ligaments, and welcomes wiggles. Wonderful choreography combos that are low impact with medium options you can add in. We use the Movement ball under our feet as well as an option in our hand(s) and behind our backs at different times. Marnie uses 2 lb. hand weights and I opted for my 5 lb. weights which worked well for me. We do move from down to the mat to back up again in a variety of ways. This has periods of more elevated heart rate but maintains a consistent pace. (Welcome Topanga we are sooo happy you're here to love on Whiskey and join the pack!)

Do we submit the first few video attempts where we start crying, or…? Just me? 🤪😉 Love having something supportive and warm and welcoming and trusting to anchor into when life brings those highs and lows (and all the in betweens). 🩵

Amanda Powell same future self comment- lower weights for me next time- right there with you!

** See Lindsey J’s comment- No notes.👏

But I always have thoughts…: I went for two 5 lbs (doubled) but next time will go lighter since my arm/shoulders were vying for my attention at times (so listen to Marnie!). The true intention is mental connection with core and POWER through core, braced & timed with breath.

PS super playful puppy moments- if you ever feel like you are trying to get things done while wearing a baby or navigating around many things in your space, this class makes you feel seen as Marnie works around very curious, active puppies who are all over and it’s the BEST!

As we commented during class, we love a healthy long term relationship and celebrating these M/BODY Anniversaries is so much fun! Great playlist, moderate impact moments with jump options, and what felt like a focus on strengthening our feet, working our legs, focusing on our hips, and core work intertwined. The leg and glutes combos at the barre and on the mat (down on all fours then one-leg work while down on each side) felt effective. Personally trying to use 5 lb. weights instead of 3s and this class was accessible as weights were brief. The movement ball is perfect for core work on the mat, behind our shoulders then belly button. Cheers to many more years together, M/BODY team and #mbodyglobalfam!

Going in a different direction, but A Love Song by Garth Stevenson is such a beautiful instrumental background for a closing meditation. I discovered it from M/BODY classes and melt into it every time.

This 45 min class was extra sweaty for me, with bounces and pulses and a few jumpy options but is a mid (can be low) impact class. The one leg work at the barre was intense and when I return my goal is to not drop the leg and re-set before our count is complete. I liked the switch up of some of the traditional order- the hip release final 2 minutes was perfect placement. Pilates-inspo core work, brief weights (short time I went up to 5 lbs. and that was lovely). 

This quickie flew by, all standing with some squat motions and low wide second moments, but mostly opportunities to bounce (could be barely bouncing or could be straight jumping at some points with jumping jacks and kick-your-own-booty moves). Leave room for some front kicks, side kicks, and grape vine side-to-side moves but otherwise wonderful for on the go, or if your wrists and arms need a break. I haven’t been at the mat as often as I’d like, but the cardio level was totally doable. And this helped dance through a mood so I could sit with the feelings that were under the surface level irritability on the mat after. Cardio dances at home are fun- it’s ok if you’re off the choreography for a beat, just keep moving and bouncing (or pause and rewind if you prefer). But please welcome the movement any way you can, rather than your brain judging if you’re mastering the choreography perfectly. That’s something that has taken me some M/BODY years to embrace.