Whew-weee! Feeling badass strong after this class, in my arms/shoulders as well as my back and core. Our legs were active too, of course, as every class brings a balanced full body approach despite focal points. We have options to challenge our balance, we cross the medial line, we can twist our core and give those obliques a lot of opportunities to shine. Class weaves together standing as well as down on the mat. I have two 10-lb dumbbells I used and I’m grateful their knobs on the end aren’t completely round, as early on we are planking on our dumbbells and incorporating single arm lifts. I added in my own a hand shake-out as I’m not used to being propped up on the thicker dumbbells (and maybe fought for my life a tiny bit until I got my thoughts together to focus in on the here and now). Widening my feet in plank was the perfect remedy to correct the initial sway I had with the one arm lifts- Marnie was there for the cues, guides, and options as we go.We work with one weight held in both hands a good amount, so if I had a 12 lb. dumbbell that would have been cool- next time Monique throw on the wrist weights for the one larger dumbbell exercise If you’re feeling called to it. The overhead extension while laying on my back brought the shake in my arms! Have a little space around you for this class and get ready to tap into your strength (whether heavier weights mean 3 or 5 lbs or more- you’ve got this!).

What a gift of a mini-on-time, max-on-combination choreography Signature class! Marnie goes for 5 lb. weights and I added wrist weights to my 3 lb. dumbbells. This class uses aerobic AND anaerobic conditioning and is almost all standing. The final 2-3 minutes before the closing stretch brings us down to the mat for rolling push-ups that optionally can becoming rolling sautees with some (super brief) jumping jacks and mountain climbers added in, if you're ready for that final cardio burst at the end. One of my FAV moves is a weight behind our knee, and doing that standing felt new. The barre series has gorgeous combination moves that sculpt, stretch, and challenge our balance and strengthens our core with holding our heart open. Favoriting this gem of a class! And reiterating my humble gratitude for 3 years of this feels-so-good movement, the badass #mbodyglobalfam community, and this unique anchor that has lovingly held me over this time. Happy shared Marnieversary, Jess G!

What a fabulous fam favorites class! This has the Signature flow of series of moves, but as mentioned by many there is a lot of up and down meaning down to the mat and up again but also during standing segments we are dropping it low. I felt like our arms were engaged a lot and I liked picking up our weights again at the end. The final cardio dance at the end with the Movement Ball tickled my brain BUT that is what the pause and rewind 10 seconds button is for! I am grateful being in this Movement Practice long enough to where I know to acknowledge my struggle after life's busy-ness has me at the mat less than I'd like, so I rewind and I meet myself where I am today. 

Congrats Megan!!! So happy for you and this sweet little baby boy who chose you as his momma so purposefully. 💞

I’m so sorry for that experience, Olha. How wonderful to have this space here for when it serves you, your body, and your overall wellness as you handle these challenges. Hoping for greater ease for you and the outcomes you desire moving forward.

Need a class with all the words of encouragement, meeting yourself where you are, digging into the challenge with honesty and kindness in your thoughts (or need to shift that self-talk into more gentle kindness and self-love)? Hi this class is here for you.

Beautiful class... such a full-body movement. I felt the work in my arm muscles, back, core, glutes, and legs. I felt Louise with the struggle to keep those arms engaged with the weights, My legs were shaking when we kept dropping (that was before the one leg dancing, my oh my!). Marnie's words woven throughout class were chef's kiss for motivation, kindness, and keeping engaged in the work. I knew I needed the mat with life's heaviness, and while this class brought the speed and energy and I was not totally matching it I could at least rewind to keep up. My body, my heart, and my mind are so damn grateful for M/BODY.

Next day update: Oh My Quad(s and inner thighs)!

As others and specifically Lindsey J said, this class is a different feeling core class. We are standing, we are flowing, we are standing with some balance checks, we are on the mat. We have moments of aerobic rise then back to anaerobic, the pace is quick but not fast. This felt like "everything but the kitchen sink" core class, as we engage so many connecting parts and spaces and it is far from all on the mat or just pushups and planks. This is when you want a full-body feel to a core class. The Movement ball is great to incorporate in those last maybe 3-4 minutes of class down on the mat. Not needed for class but a great add-on.

Echoing others on this all-standing barre sculpt class, where those ankle weights we can have on from the very start of class add some serious burn to the legs, which are already feeling it. Holding our posture works our core and those leg lifts work the booty. I did this in an early evening time, which was perfect to release some stress of the day but also welcome the calm for the night ahead.

Salt water (tears, sweat) heals… so come to this class when you are ready to pair movement with tears, to be present with the weight of grief and be reminded of the encompassing love that wraps around you and connected you with the one you loved. Marnie is our warrior who is visibly working hard to remind us of the point of loving even when the loss makes it heavy to breathe. Movement-wise this class brings traditional Signature moves and class sequence of a 60-Signature in a simple but impactful way. I think it was Maggi K who suggested during the Live to call the fun and messy move “The Bourbon” (where we are down on the mat in tabletop position and doing a one leg lift/kick sequence that ends with us down on the mat on our other glutey/hip with leg extended). That move is messy at first, it will bring a smile to you, and you’ll need a good pat afterward for your efforts. While that part required an active brain, much of the class is simple enough to focus on how your body feels in the here and now and moving with the playlist (dedicated to Bourbon and the love that fur baby brought with him most especially to Marniemom). Goodness knows I have cried on the mat over the years, and this is a great class when you want to feel your body and feel your feelings. Sending all the love to Marnie and Katelyn who are individually handling a LOT and collectively showed up for this Live.