EssentricswithTheresa

𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗸 - 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Who's ready to improve posture, increase flexibility, and strengthen your muscles and joints all in a fun and flowing class that is designed for every fitness level? Ski season is right around the corner, and Essentrics classes can help you stay strong for every stride and run! 💪

Classes are starting up on Monday, September 15th, so pre-register today to save your spot (space is limited to 8 max). Classes will run until December 10th, excluding October 13th (Thanksgiving).

There will be a Monday and Wednesday morning class from 9AM - 10AM, as well as a Wednesday evening class from 5:30PM - 6:30PM. Call us today to reserve a spot! 📞250-545-7107.

New fall classes starting up Sept 15th at Creekside Dynamic Health. Class size is limited to 8 so register today by calling 250-545-7107.

Classes are available Mon and Wed mornings 9-10 am

WHAT IS ESSENTRICS?

Essentrics is a full-body workout that brings back your strength, flexibility, and mobility.

We don’t fight aging, we reverse what it does to your body. 🧬

As we age, tissues stiffen and dry out. Gentle, targeted movement restores their elasticity, rehydrates fascia, and reactivates dormant muscles, helping you move the way you were designed to.

👉 Most stiffness comes from imbalance, not age. Essentrics unlocks what’s been lost, so you can move freely and live pain-free.

You don’t need a new body. You need to unlock the one you have.

Try it today with a 14-day free trial on Essentrics TV. 📺 bit.ly/FreeTrialETV

Who's ready to improve posture, increase flexibility and strengthen your muscles and joints all in a fun, flowing class that is designed for every fitness level?

Classes are starting up on Mon Jan 6th so pre-register today to save your spot (some is limited)
Class run Mon and Wed mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Creekside Dynamic Health . Call today 250-545-7107

Thursday evening class starts up Jan 9th at Okanagan School of Ballet. Class time is 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm. PM me to register for this class.

So happy to announce a new evening class starting Thursday Nov 7th - class time is 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm at the Okanagan School of Ballet ( right across from Seaton High School on 27th St.
This will be a six week session focusng on developing strength and improving range of motion in tight joints. This class is designed for all fitness levels.
PM me for more info or to sign up.

The back is a fascinating and complex part of the human body, home to a network of muscles that play crucial roles in movement, stability, and posture. These muscles can be categorized into three groups based on their location: superficial back muscles, intermediate back muscles, and intrinsic (deep) back muscles. 🔻The superficial back muscles are located just beneath the skin and include the latissimus dorsi, trapezius, levator scapulae, and rhomboids. These muscles are primarily responsible for moving the upper limb, as they originate from the vertebral column and insert onto either the clavicle, scapula, or humerus. Interesting fact: the latissimus dorsi, also known as the “lats,” are the largest muscles in the upper body and are crucial for movements like pulling and lifting. 🔻The intermediate back muscles, which include the serratus posterior superior and serratus posterior inferior, are primarily involved in elevating and depressing the rib cage. This action is vital for breathing. 🔻The intrinsic muscles are named for their embryological development in the back, contrasting with the extrinsic superficial and intermediate muscles that develop elsewhere. These intrinsic muscles are further subdivided into their own superficial, intermediate, and deep layers. Interesting fact: the multifidus muscle, part of the deep intrinsic group, is one of the most important stabilizers of the spine. It’s often targeted in physical therapy exercises for back pain. Understanding the muscles of the back helps us appreciate the complexity and functionality of this vital part of the body. Credit: @voka #anatomy #pathology #anatomy3d #3danatomy #medstudents #medicalstudents #medicaltsudent #digitallearning #humanbody #vokaanatomypro

THE REAL REASON YOU’RE FEELING STIFF – AND HOW TO FIX IT ✅️

Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds & supports every muscle, nerve, & organ in the body. As a three-dimensional, fibrous network of specialized "stretchy" tissue, fascia varies in texture & thickness throughout the body. It forms our largest uninterrupted system, interlacing every inch of us from head to toe. Without this internal scaffolding, we’d collapse into a heap!

Keeping fascia flexible & healthy is essential for youthful movement & preventing stiffness. Fast movements can prevent hydration from reaching deep layers of fascia, which is essential for loosening the entire body. Connective tissue needs slow, deliberate movements to stay hydrated & maintain flexibility. Just as squeezing a damp sponge 🧽 moves moisture from one place to another, the act of stretching pushes fascial liquid from areas where it may have congealed, dispersing the fluids, keeping the tissue moist & pliable, & refreshing other neglected areas of our connective tissue that don’t have adequate hydration.

When fascia becomes dehydrated & stuck, it can make you feel stiff & sluggish. If we don’t move enough for weeks or months, our fascia reshapes itself around our sedentary habits. Later, when we try to strengthen these areas, they’re limited by the tight, glued-down tissue.

Essentrics targets both superficial & deep tissues in the body to reshape & rejuvenate your fascia 🌀 Through the dynamic combination of our stretching & strengthening exercises, your fascia will stay flexible, hydrated, & healthy. These exercises gently tug on the connective tissue sheaths surrounding each muscle cell, helping to liberate interlocked cells. With as little as 23-minutes of focused stretching, you can release tight fascia, rehydrate tissues, & rebuild collagen fibers, restoring fluidity & bounce to your body.

Reshaping your fascia may take many months or even a year, but gentle daily Essentrics workouts will help release the glued-up connective tissue. Once unglued, your muscles will rapidly strengthen throughout your entire range of motion, & you’ll be able to move freely again!

THE SECRET TO STRENGTHENING YOUR BONES 💪⁠
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We have 210 bones in our body and they’re not the dry, rigid structures you might be imagining. Bones are living tissue that actively respond to the forces we place (or don’t place) on them. Picture a healthy tree branch: strong, yet flexible, swaying gracefully with the wind. It only snaps or breaks when an unreasonable stress is placed on it. Unhealthy bones are similar to unhealthy branches, breaking easily. Your bones react to exercise in much the same way. Exercise leads to increased bone strength. Lack of exercise leads to bone weakness.⁠
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Movement is essential to the development and maintenance of strong muscles and bones. Within our bodies is a honeycomb-like matrix that acts as a receptor to the minerals and crystals inside the walls of the bones. With osteoporosis, this matrix crumbles, so there is nowhere for the minerals and crystals to be deposited. They are flushed out of the bone and the bone becomes porous and soft. ⁠
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Large, full-body movements, like those found in Essentrics, use your body weight to effectively load and stress every bone. These sweeping motions pump blood into your bones, delivering those vital minerals and crystals. Once the honeycomb-like matrix is rebuilt, the crystals can be deposited into the receptors on the matrix, restoring bone density and strength. ⁠
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✨️ Stressing your bones through daily exercise will keep your skeleton healthy, strong, and able to support you throughout your lifetime.

Musculoskeletal syndrome in menopause is real, and weight training alone isn’t enough. 70% of women experience joint stiffness, tendon injuries, and more. Full-body mobility, range of motion, and flexibility are essential for your fitness routine and healthy aging! 💪 Try an Essentrics class today and feel the difference. #menopausesupport #MenopauseRelief #fitnessover50women #fitnesswomen #fitnessover40 #mobilitytraining #flexibilitytraining

Cross-training with Essentrics helps pro athletes reach their full potential in their sport 💥 🇨🇦 Canadian Olympic trampoline gymnasts Sophiane Méthot & Sarah Milette have been regularly training with Maude Desjardins for the last 8 years! The healing & rebalancing benefits of the technique were the most evident when Sophiane was injured. She did Essentrics up to 4x a week with Maude as part of her rehabilitation. Join us in wishing Sophiane Méthot (selected) and Sarah Milette (alternate) the best of success for the Paris 2024 Olympics! 🎉

Some great info from the incredible Meg Feeney!

Why Core and Glute Strength Matters Discover the importance of core and glute strength for improved stability and posture with Essentrics. Learn why this is essential for a healthier body in our latest blog.