What is the ESSENTRICS Technique?

History
Over  twenty  years ago,  former professional ballet dancer  Miranda  Esmonde-White created the  Essentrics®  technique—a dynamic  stretch workout  for all fitness levels  designed  to engage  all  650 muscles and 360 joints.  It  became a go-to  program  for  athletes  to enhance their  performance, and later  developed  into  the  highly acclaimed  20-year running  fitness television  show, Classical  Stretch®, for the PBS  network.

Description of the Workout
An ESSENTRICS based workout strengthens muscles while moving through lengthened body positions.
  • Draws from ballet and Tai Chi techniques
    • ​You may wonder why we don't say we draw upon yoga in the ESSENTRICS technique.  This is because we do not hold poses.  We stretch while staying in motion.
  • Lengthening stretches are used to create load on the body
  • Your own body weight is used to strengthen
  • Workouts are moderately paced so the muscles do the work instead of momentum 
  • Movements incorporate big, circular motions to condition our joints the way the joints should work​

Body Benefits of ESSENTRICS Techniques

For Body Shaping
  • Creates toned, lean and strong arms​
  • Strengthens the spine and core - Improves posture
  • Targets and firms every muscle in the body
For Health & Performance
  • Increases full body flexibility/​Unlocks tight muscles and joints
  • Improves agility and speed for sports
  • Supports injury prevention and helps relieve pain
For Age Reversal
  • Relieves aches and pains
  • Forges new neurological connections and strengthens existing connections within the brain
  • Improves balance and mobility

Beginner's Guide
Please note, we are not medical doctors. While it has been proven that movement aids in healthy aging, if you suffer from illness or injury – get your doctor’s approval before beginning any new fitness program.

Learn more about ESSENTRICS from the official technique website.   

Preview ESSENTRICS Workouts

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Healthy Aging
​Prevent and reverse the signs of aging with these gentle workouts for all fitness levels.
Sculpt & Tone
Tone & shape your body with these challenging workouts that rapidly develop lean & flexible muscles.
Stretch & Mobility
​Increase your flexibility, range of motion and prevent injuries with these effective stretch workouts.
Athletes
Enhance your performance & gain all the benefits of increased flexibility, joint mobility & connective tissue lubrication with an  Essentrics  workout for athletes.
Pain Relief
​Accelerate the healing process and alleviate pain with these gentle rehabilitative workouts.
Fitness and Health
Increase your energy, work your full-body and boost your metabolism with these dynamic workouts.