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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 PCW. 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 2 Instructors and higher wishing to teach gentler Essentrics classes tailored to a more senior demographic.

PRE-CHOREOGRAPHED WORKOUT 13:
AGE-REVERSING, RELEASING TENSION & DEVELOPING BODY AWARENESS

With Master Trainer Jenny Bertrand

This age-reversing workout is designed to teach your students the basic positions in Essentrics — Neutral C and Neutral Elongation— and make them feel solid on their feet in every position.

The workout moves between tension and relaxation, using imagery and techniques to help people gain body awareness, increase their overall strength and mobility, and liberate their shoulders and hips.

Objectives

• Liberate shoulders and hips
• Increase overall strength and mobility
• Increase body awareness

Demographic: All fitness levels, including Aging Backwards® clientele
Pace: Moderate
Music: Downloadable playlist included. Also available on iTunes and Spotify.
Released: 2020

Workout Variations

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

WORKOUT OVERVIEW

Standing

• Warm-Up
• Trademark 1: Rebalancing exercises meant for shoulder release and to increase spinal mobility
• Heel Raisers & Hip Cleaners: Strengthening exercises for the ankles and hip exercises to improve range of motion
• Pliés: Strengthening and toning sequence for the thighs and glutes
• Trademark 2: This exercise will promote relaxation of the shoulders and neck while also increasing body awareness
• Arms, Wrists & Fingers: Exercises to release tension in the wrists and fingers and tone the arms
• Bicycles & Quad Stretches: Balance exercises to improve mobility of the hip and knee joints
• Trademark 3: Stretching and strengthening exercises for the torso and legs, which will also improve posture
• Hamstring Stretches

Floor

• Abs & Quads: Core and quad strengthening exercises
• Side Leg Lifts: Exercises to strengthen the adductors and abductors
• Floor Stretches: Stretching sequence to release tension in the hip joint, hamstrings, lower back and neck

Barre/Chair

• Standing Leg Lifts: Exercises to strengthen the hips
• Seated Hip, Spine & Neck Stretch: Stretches to release tension in the hip joint, lower back and neck

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Jenny Bertrand
Essentrics Master Trainer
Essentrics TV workout host

Jenny Bertrand is devoted to mentoring and training instructors throughout their levels and helping people feel better in their bodies. She discovered “Classical Stretch” on Rocky Mountain PBS in 2002 and fell in love with the program when her aches and pains from old athletic injuries melted away. She pursued her Essentrics certification in 2012 and introduced live Essentrics classes to the Denver area in 2014. She has led thousands of people in Essentrics group classes and is passionate about sharing this valuable program with students and fellow instructors through workshops, retreats and live teacher trainings. Jenny earned both her undergraduate degree and Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado. The Colorado native loves spending time with her husband and three children and finding her way to a beach every now and then.  

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.