Marnie is a ray of light. I joined in August 2020 after seeing her videos on Popsugar and knowing nothing about barre. I am the least graceful, flexible and agile person, but with this platform I feel like a strong, warrior-ballerina. There are new videos twice a week that reflect “global fam” requests. She listens and responds to questions/comments posted on IG and FB and makes the most fun playlists. This kind of workout doesn’t give me vertigo like I struggled with while doing HIIT or other exercises. I’ve never been able to even so much as touch my toes but after doing this work the last several months my core is stronger and I’m more flexible than I have ever been (and I can finally touch my toes and put my hands flat to the floor—take that, middle school fitness tests lol). I’m a busy mom with two kids and there are so many different video lengths to choose from. My body has started to anticipate and want this type of movement. It’s become essential for me to feel energized and like my best self. I’ll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Marnie: “All those moments you’ve spent thinking about other people, other needs, not your own, that shifts right now. Because if we don’t continue to nourish our bodies and souls they cannot continue to work through this world in that beautiful way. They cannot continue to help and support because they’ve just run out of gas. This is fueling you up.”

This isn’t a workout. It’s a space to feel joyful, playful, beautiful, strong, and special. I struggled with workout anxiety, ED’s, and body image issues my whole life. I was always in a spiral of intense workouts, and feeling bad about myself when I didn’t get to the gym or an app. And every community I built seemed to reinforce that. Then I joined m/body during the pandemic, and my whole worldview switched. I am not usually a all-in kind of person (as evidence by my yo-yo’ing before!). I have been a part of this community now for 4 years. I feel so much more whole in myself from this community and Marnie. The workouts are fun, and fresh, and TOUGH, and did I say fun? And everyone on this platform is a ray of supportive light. The app includes a message board where we share updates and insights. And there is a new video (which goes live if you can attend) twice a week. I am strong, and graceful, and confident, and beautiful, and not because M/Body made me that way, but because they made me realize I already was and I didn’t need to push to be so, but just let myself be so. And dance while doing it! Love you guys!

Genuinely the best workouts I’ve ever found, and this fantastic app makes it so easy to access classes (both live and catalogued) as well as save favorites for later to do again. I used to attend classes in person at the studio in LA and although of course being together in the studio was so fun, these online classes have been such a lifesaver during the pandemic and the community led by Marnie is really kind and supportive. Also being able to pause or go back and work on proper technique at your own pace has helped me so much, and now I can do moves I never thought I’d be able to and maybe would have been afraid to try otherwise. Side note: as someone with autoimmune and joint issues, since committing to doing one video a day and working up through the no impact modifications at my own pace over the last year, I can now do almost all of the impact and jump options with no issues and feel stronger and healthier than I ever have and that is certainly thanks to Marnie and M/Body Online. Couldn’t recommend this app and these classes enough to everyone, no matter what level you are at!

M/Body isn't just a fitness program it’s a lifestyle, and the app is the perfect addition to take it all with you on your phone or tablet. I travel a lot (before the pandemic) and unstable wifi always made fitness apps unreliable. Having the M/Body app allows me to download my workouts for the week, whether to plan and keep me accountable for my fitness plan or because of travel! I can also download and notate my favorite classes, and of course you can tune in for the twice weekly live classes with Marnie through the app, and comment in real-time to communicate with Marnie!But even cooler than the app is Owner, Marnie Alton’s passion for individual fitness - not one size fits all. She has a gift for communicating and m/body-ing a positive self love and care routine. If you’re on the fence, don’t be! Take a leap of faith, you won’t be disappointed! Ooh and for the record, I am not nor ever have I been a dancer but there are instructional videos that cover the dance terms used in class and even a modifications instructional video for any injuries or body part that are typical concerns for people.