11-28-15, 05:46 PM | ||
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Once you ever hear her say what it is you are supposed to be doing, you will absolutely be engaging your core. As someone with no prior experience or knowledge of the program, I can say that you do need to hear the instruction at some point in order to be performing the moves to their intended purpose. And like Jackie said, the longer you do it, the more you will understand how to make your workout harder. The instruction isn't that big of a deal though -- you will eventually pick it all up as you go. Or if you read her book or listen to her talks. ETA: Here are some videos that go with the book. I believe (if I remember right) that she gives good instructions here, although they are too abbreviated to be a workout without pausing and performing reps - look for 8 Mini Workout Videos, at top of page: http://www.essentrics.com/media.html ETA2 - if you watch the first one, "Straighten Your Posture," she gives instruction for the Open Chest Swan, a very simple movement. I don't know how many episodes (a lot) I've seen her do that move with no explanation. It isn't always possible to see what she is actually doing with that move! But once you've heard it, you (probably) don't need to hear it again. |
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11-30-15, 02:50 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Chandler, Az
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Crazy but I think I'm going to splurge on the CS bundle!
I have been looking at a lot of the clips and think it is what I am missing. Will combine these with my Leslie workouts. It is a new year and I will be turning 50 and really am not wanting to do any dumbbell workouts anymore. I will be clearing out many of my DVD's that used to serve a purpose but no longer do. If I added an Essentric DVD, I was contemplating Strength and Stretch in Motion or Body Sculpting Series? Which would best complement the CS bundle? One more question. How overwhelmed will I be ordering all of this at once never having done it? Where should I start? |
11-30-15, 07:59 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2008
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I've found CS to be an excellent adjunct to everything else. Feeling slow? use a slow one as a warmup. Feeling peppy? Use one after another workout (of a different type) to get in a bit more exercise without overdoing it.
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12-01-15, 08:54 AM | |
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Start by making sure all of the discs work.
While checking the discs, something might catch your eye (an appealing movement, or maybe the colors brighten your day) and start with that season. Start with something that makes you feel good/happy. Or, if you feel like a stretchy episode (or a faster episode), use the guidelines on their website to pick an episode that fits how you feel. |
12-01-15, 09:16 AM | ||
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Minnesota
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I like Stretch and Strength in Motion and the Body Sculpting Series a lot. Short, easy to add on or mix and match. Essentrics is the same as CS. CS is just the PBS TV episodes. I love CS/Ess and use my dvds every day. It's all I do. I hesitate to recommend that you buy the big bundle having not done the method. Nothing worse than a big purchase you don't like! CS/Ess is easy enough to trade or sell though. You know your budget and what you can afford. Maybe start with a season and a couple Essentrics?
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12-01-15, 10:11 AM | |
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: NJ
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If you haven't already, check your local PBS station(s). One of my local stations shows an episode from seasons 9 or 10 every morning at 6am. It's a good way to try before you buy. I had never done any CS before and jumped right into Season 10 and didn't have any problems. I am 49 and am an intermediate exerciser, but had never done anything like CS before (I don't have a ballet or dance background at all).
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12-02-15, 10:42 PM | ||
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New Jersey
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12-02-15, 11:05 PM | |
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Minnesota
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In MN, TPT Life or PBS Life carries Classical Stretch.
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Jackie Certified Essentrics Instructor, Level 4---February 2017 Yoga Tune Up Roll Model Method Practitioner---December 2021 "Movement is a privilege. You don't have to exercise. You get to exercise. Visit a person whose mobility is severely limited, and you'll appreciate the distinction. Do what you can, count yourself lucky, heal yourself in the process." Essentrics Colorado |
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