Marie Claire, May 2009 / Mei 2009

The new hit in New York. It takes some discipline: you need to do this mix of fitness and ballet 6 times a week for 30 minutes.

The name Essentrics comes from Ecentric and means that you lengthen and strengthen your muscles at the same time. Instead of short and bulky, you create a long and lean look. Develop good posture and a toned and strong body.’Only’ three workouts a week gives you results too. Investment: go to DanceStreet in Amsterdam to join a class (www.dancestreet.net) or do ESSENTRICS DVD each morning

Sante, January 2009 / Januari 2009

‘Stretch up tall’
What? The word ‘essentrics’ comes from ‘excentric movement’ (pulling from the centre); continuous elongation makes your muscles long, lean and strong and your joints flexible. It is a combination of tai chi, ballet, yoga and the ‘stretch therapy’ PNF.

Goal: Toned arms, slenderized legs and butt, a flatter stomach, less stress, more energy and an improved posture.

Verdict: Personally I prefer a bit more action, but I feel that Essentrics is doing a lot of good to my body and mind. It calms me down and I am more aware of my body. By the of the class I definitely feel that I have had a work-out.

For more information, an Essentrics-dvd or to try out the class, mail to danielle@essentrics,com or go to www.essentrics.com