Pandemic normal

Every morning I wake to the sound of birds tweeting from lively palm trees outside my window and waves crashing on my local Pacific Ocean beach. Nowhere could have been better that to spend time here in this small quiet Mexican town on the Baja. Others have not been so fortunate and for you I continue to send love and prayers.

I decided to use this time to develop the reformer APP idea that has been swishing around in my brain for 10 years. Imagine if you could request a customised workout every day, based on your personal choices and watch it from any device?

Before beginning the daunting task of filtering and shooting over 300 exercises I took the opportunity to review the existing lighterliving Video Library. Despite being much older footage with less than perfect videography, the information is still invaluable and extremely relevant so I decided to take some time to update it and make it easier to search and enjoy. Much thanks to Bastian who embarked on this task with me and without whom I couldn’t have accomplished the following simple changes:

  • the description of each video lesson has been updated

  • the search bar can now better help you identify and choose the lesson you want

  • you can filter the lessons by their duration: 5, 10, 15, 20 minutes

  • in case you don't know where to begin you can search the "best of" list, favored by you, the members

  • the lessons are listed in alphabetical order in case you remember the name

  • most excitedly you can now save your favourite lessons for future viewing

  • the tiles are still there to welcome you but are ever changing so you won't miss one

  • you have access to my favourite 1 hour zoom classes, recently recorded during the pandemic

  • for those of you who want Mat Pilates, Skye's challenging zoom classes are available

  • lessons that include accessories: the pull-up bar, magic circle, box, pole & ballet bar have been added

  • meditation videos are available

Oh, and it was Bastian’s idea to add a daily tip on the homepage as additional inspiration.

I hope you will visit lighterliving.com more frequently and share with me all your thoughts. I have so enjoyed my Zoom one-on-one classes.

Praying for a new "normal" that promotes even more connectedness and well being soon.

Marjolein Brugman written by Marjolein Brugman

Marjolein Brugman is the founder of lighterliving and Aeropilates. “lighterliving is a movement and lifestyle choice we can all make. Let’s make it simple – make one decision a day to be better and watch the small steps lead to big changes. Eat smart, stay active, and you’ll live to feel a lighter life."

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