As the winter frost melts away and nature awakens, spring brings a sense of rejuvenation and renewal. With longer days and increased sunlight, our bodies naturally receive a boost of energy. Enjoy this opportunity to take advantage of your newfound vitality and incorporate gentle strength-boosting exercises into your routine. Essentrics workouts are suitable for individuals of all fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your fitness journey, these exercises can be modified to meet your specific needs. The low-impact nature of Essentrics makes it gentle on ..read more

“The smallest movements will turn on the mitochondria and start the fires of life! The smallest movements will start the fountain of youth flowing through our veins!” — Miranda Esmonde-White, Aging Backwards   Our bodies dance to the rhythmic beat of the circadian clock, a biological timekeeper that regulates various functions, including sleep-wake cycles. While light and darkness play a pivotal role in shaping these rhythms, other things like food, stress, activity, and temperature also matter. Almost everything alive, from animals to plants, follows these rhythms. Recent studies shed li ..read more

  The team at Head Office wishes you health, happiness, and peace as 2024 unfolds!   Community   Essentrics Instructors Around the Globe: With over 1,100 certified instructors worldwide in 28 different countries and on every continent except for Antarctica, Essentrics is making a positive impact on numerous people’s health and wellness journeys. Here’s to the Essentrics technique and our wonderful community continuing to grow this year, changing even more lives along the way!     The Art of Teaching   Finding balance as instructors (and as humans!) is an ongoing ..read more

Incorporating Essentrics into your fitness regimen not only promotes cardiovascular health but also acts as a protective measure against cardiovascular disease. By Dr. Emilia Zarco, MD & M.Ed.   What is Cardiorespiratory Health? Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF), as defined by the American Heart Association, refers to the capacity of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to the muscles during physical activity. Think of it as the efficiency with which your heart, arteries, and veins collaborate to support your body’s energy needs. CRF is also known as cardiorespirator ..read more

Incorporating Essentrics into your fitness regimen not only promotes cardiovascular health but also acts as a protective measure against cardiovascular disease. By Dr. Emilia Zarco, MD & M.Ed.   Is Essentrics a Cardio Exercise? YES! Essentrics is a cardio exercise. Any activity that elevates your heart rate and intensifies your breathing for a sustained period of time is cardio exercise. This increased heart rate ensures that more blood is pumped through your arteries, delivering vital oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. Veins facilitate the return of waste products, such as carbon ..read more

As winter arrives and temperatures plummet, our natural inclination is to slow down and embrace hibernation. Staying active during this challenging season can be daunting. However, winter also offers a wonderland of outdoor activities that can be both enjoyable and invigorating. On sunny days, you can bundle up, marvel at the snow-covered pines, and savor a cup of hot chocolate. Whatever your preference, winter demands strength, agility, and caution to avoid slipping or falling on icy surfaces. Whether you’re heading out to embrace the weather or staying indoors to keep warm, Essentrics® worko ..read more

One of the best-kept secrets to achieving fitness success is the power of community. Essentrics® group classes – virtual and in person – provide unique advantages that are often missed when we work out alone. Let’s face it: finding the motivation to exercise can be challenging, so anything we can do to improve our chances of sticking to it is a bonus. Embracing the benefits of exercise and community builds social support, a sense of connection and belonging, as well as the much-needed motivation and accountability that drive us towards success. While solo workouts can be effective, some of us ..read more

Unlock your extraordinary self with Essentrics® and make a commitment to celebrate the benefits – strength, confidence, stamina, enhanced brain power, and a revitalized sense of motivation. With weekly themes to guide your progress, embrace the momentum that will fuel your motivation and help to create a lifelong habit of exercise!   Let’s dive deeper into how each theme will transform your body:   STRENGTH IN LENGTH Discover the strength in lengthening your muscles through Essentrics®, a technique grounded in eccentric muscle contractions. These muscle actions simultaneously elongat ..read more

Are Your Tissues Transforming for the Better or Worse? Our joints don’t magically get looser as we get older, and our posture won’t miraculously straighten up. Similar to how our teeth are prone to plaque buildup without regular brushing, the connective tissues that surround our muscles and joints can slowly start to adhere to one another, sticking and stiffening when neglected. This build-up of congealed tissues alters our silhouette and the ease with which we move. Think about how you hold your posture throughout the day: sitting at the desk, slumped on the couch, or looking down at your sma ..read more

Table of Contents: Dr. Cheragwandi’s Story | Essentrics® TV Collection | Appendix | Glossary   How Essentrics® Helps Me Heal from Post-Covid Syndrome   By Dr. Avine Cheragwandi, MD Have you ever been in a situation where something seemingly minor happens, but it completely turns your life upside down? Well, that happened to me. I’m Avine, a G.I. surgeon, and just like so many others, I got COVID in 2021. The first two days, it felt like a mild flu but then BAM – it hit me. I got so sick that walking from my bed to the toilet felt like I just ran a marathon (mind you, it’s only 6 met ..read more