Monique

Commented on M/<30 DETOX SWEAT /340

26 Oct 13:10

I had this class marked as played in my catalog, but I hadn't commented, so I wanted to return to it and remember it. This class is 2/3 standing and 1/3 down on the mat, with lots of core twists to wring out and hip stretches to let out. It had me a bit sweaty and breathing deeply, feeling stretched all over at the end of class. The messages sprinkled throughout are lovely. I love honoring Marnie's birthday at the end! ❤️

21 Oct 14:46

Revisited this class today-  "You're most beautiful, elegant, elongated, taking up space badass self...like you're moving through honey, slow, that's that beautiful barre burn..." "This [leg] is on fire, that's on purpose." Marnie describes it so well in this class, but all I could think of for this class was "rele all day." Powerful!

Commented on M/<45 SIGNATURE /415

21 Oct 06:27

My legs were shaking a few times in class but the next day my abdominal muscles (front and center, and low abs) are letting me know they were WORKED. Tucks galore! I had to add a few mermaid stretches after class and a little added arm stretch after for those muscles (this could be due to some time away from the mat or this baddie of class). Medium impact class, no hip bridge at the end, and only a brief traditional plank action. There are some fun options to choose your own adventure on the mat in a kneeling side plank. Have your ball and prepare to keep your hand weights for some of the barre work too.

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06 Oct 11:23

Only 20 minutes but I was sweating and needing to use my breath very intentionally with the weights. I did 3 lb. handweights plus wrist weights, and did this class immediately after M/<20 Posture /407 class and holy moly my arms! I liked the weighted arm dance paired with sit ups and slow punches/stretches with crunches. More leg movement and incorporation than #407. I appreciated the neck/shoulder muscle stretch at the end, and needed to add some extra arm muscle stretches for myself. Beautiful closing message.

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06 Oct 10:50

Great workout for arm muscles, shoulder muscles, and back muscles. Some leg motion pairing, but class felt much more upper body for the postural muscles. I chose my 3 lb. hand weights plus wrist weights so I had options. I definitely used the movement ball for the end of class and that felt great. Thank you for playing my 'September 2024 events' song today - the physical outlet and support of these classes is palpable, and the added emotional support of the M/BODY team and #mbodyglobalfam is humbling. Thank you!

Commented on M/<60 SIGNATURE /414

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.

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03 Oct 09:12

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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30 Sep 05:59

Yaaaaay for IRL time together and hugs and of COURSE Faith’s hand painted kazoos! 🥰💖

30 Sep 05:58

I *LOVE* IRL meet ups!!! Horray Marisol and Leah!! 😍💖

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30 Sep 04:58

Yesssss I LOVE the sass, empowerment, and hip openers of XXX classes! This class kept up the tempo, felt like 2/3 standing, had powerful booty barre sequences, and brought the ongoing heat with the floor series with a lot of holds in the core work. Warm, awoken, and worked is how I felt after this class!

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