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Pre-Choreographed Workouts (PCWs) are the workouts Certified Essentrics Instructors teach while completing the 4-level certification program. PCWs consist of pre-defined exercise sequences set to an eclectic music playlist based on a one-hour class structure. Each PCW has a specific theme while offering a full-body rebalancing workout. All PCWs include a video (streaming online) demonstrating how to teach the workout. The accompanying written content (online) covers detailed exercise breakdowns, teaching tips, target anatomy and more.

NOTE: Please complete your purchase using the same email address to which your Instructor Certification communications are sent.

PREREQUISITE

A stable internet connection is required to access this online-only product. We recommend viewing the PCW on a computer (laptop or desktop) for the most comfortable learning experience.

If you are not a Certified Essentrics Instructor, you do not have access to this product.

You must be a Certified Level 1 Essentrics Instructor (or higher) in order to purchase this product. If you do not meet this requirement, you will not be granted access to this product. We will reimburse your purchase minus any associated fees.

RECOMMENDED FOR

This PCW is recommended for Certified Level 3 & Level 4 Instructors.

PRE-CHOREOGRAPHED WORKOUT 14:
CORE STRENGTHENING & LEG SHAPING

With Master Trainer Gail Garceau

With an emphasis on core strength, this workout will help you teach your students how to support correct posture and alignment as they transition throughout various exercises and positions. Some of the sequences featured in this PCW offer additional exercise variations and repetitions so that you can challenge your students as they build their strength and mobility over time.

Objectives

• Strengthen the core
• Shape the legs
• Increase energy

Demographic: Intermediate and advanced fitness levels
Pace: Moderate
Music: Downloadable playlist included. Also available on iTunes and Spotify.
Released: 2021

Workout Variations

• 30 min Standing
• 45 min Standing & Floor
• 45 min Standing & Barre/Chair
• 60 min Standing & Floor
• 60 min Standing, Floor & Barre/Chair
• 60 min Standing & Barre/Chair

WORKOUT OVERVIEW

Standing

• Warm-Up
• Trademark: Spine Release with an emphasis on posture and alignment
• Side-to-Side Lunges
• Arms
• Pliés: short sequence focusing on alignment and improving energy
• Kicks: dynamic variation of kicks to help maintain heart rate
• Calf Sequence
• Trademark: Windmills

Floor

• Side Leg Lifts: side crunches, outer glutes and thigh-strengthening exercises
• Abs: optional additional core exercises
• Superman + Cat & Cow: strengthen the upper back
• Hip Stretch Sequence: offer a variety of modifications to improve hip mobility, including Pretzel sequence
• Seated Spine Stretches: improve posture and release tension

Barre/Chair

• Leg Strengthening Exercises: slenderize and strengthen outer thighs
• Glute Strengthening Exercises: improve posture and strengthen glutes
• Big 4 Stretch: deep stretch to improve flexibility and posture
• Spine Stretch: bring awareness to posture

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Gail Garceau
Essentrics Master Trainer
Essentrics TV workout host

Gail Garceau has been teaching Essentrics since 2013 and joined the Teacher Training department at the Essentrics Head Office in 2014. She works closely with Miranda Esmonde-White on scientific research and the development of the Essentrics program and instructor curriculum. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry while training professional athletes and leading live teacher trainings, workshops and retreats worldwide. Gail is passionate about educating people of all ages and fitness levels on the benefits of Essentrics for injury prevention and improved performance. She enjoys volleyball, snowboarding, golf, tennis and soccer. Essentrics improved her power in sports and relieved chronic pain.

WORKOUT PREVIEW

What's Included

All Pre-Choreographed Workout material is hosted online in the Essentrics Academy Portal:

• Instructional videos (online streaming) demonstrating how to teach the workout
• Written breakdowns accompanying the videos for each exercise sequence covering key objectives, techniques, anatomy, modifications and common mistakes to watch for
• Note-Taking Booklet (PDF to print)
• 60 minutes of downloadable songs to build your playlist 

If you do not have a Portal account: A few moments after your purchase, you will receive two emails from the Essentrics Academy: one will invite you to log in to your account, and the other will provide you with a link to access the PCW online. Make sure to log in to your account first.

If you already have a Portal account: Upon purchase, the PCW will appear under “My Library.” You will also receive a notification email.

Terms & Conditions

The Esmonde Technique retains full copyright ownership and protection of all materials and trademarks contained in this product. You may not copy, distribute, transmit, display or reproduce any material contained in this product without prior consent of The Esmonde Technique.

The Instructor’s failure to agree to and comply with the Instructor Certification Terms and Conditions provides cause for potential suspension or termination of the Instructor’s Essentrics Teaching License.

Fees and prices are subject to change at Essentrics’ discretion. Essentrics reserves the right to establish, revise, modify or amend its curriculum, certification structure, billing practices, methods and fees, including its collection practices, payment practices, and fees for content or services provided on its website(s). The Instructor agrees to accept notice of any changes by way of the changes posted on essentrics.com.

No refunds on Pre-Choreographed Workouts.