Essentrics Age-Specific 21 Day Health Challenges

[SEV]

I was wanting to do a challenge, but I think I would like it better if I mixed instructors. I wonder if that would defeat the purpose?

Susan

[mandie123]

I am doing a mix of 60"s and 70"s,hoping the challenges stay up after 21 days,as i want to go thru them all!

[Izzy]

Originally Posted by SEV

I was wanting to do a challenge, but I think I would like it better if I mixed instructors. I wonder if that would defeat the purpose?

Susan

I don't think so. I am doing a hybrid following ages 20-50. I am in my mid-60's an able to follow the 20's workouts with no problem. I am kind of picking the ones that look appealing to me.

I agree I hope they stay up after the challenge. I have said that about the live classes as well.

[Lori_Michigan]

I enjoyed Sahra's Live workout yesterday (1/12) for the 40s. I kind of think it was the standing portion from Class of 2012 and just a wee bit from the floor portion. I think it was even the same music. (I've done the Class of 2012 *a lot* since it's my favorite Essentrics workout ever!)

[SuzieC]

Originally Posted by Lori_Michigan

I enjoyed Sahra's Live workout yesterday (1/12) for the 40s. I kind of think it was the standing portion from Class of 2012 and just a wee bit from the floor portion. I think it was even the same music. (I've done the Class of 2012 *a lot* since it's my favorite Essentrics workout ever!)

Yes! It was exactly that, with the same music. Class of 2012 is also my favorite Essentrics workout, so I really enjoyed Sahra's live workout.

I also did Sahra's 40s Toning and Cellular Vitality workout on Monday. It was a slow and controlled workout, and every single body part was given attention! This one included many of the signature moves. It was not an easy workout but I completed it feeling really relaxed. I suppose that's the magic of Essentrics. My hips were extremely loose and happy after this one. Here are some notes I took (note that I did not mention every single exercise):

- 0 min Warmup & shoulder release
- 9 min Posture, feet and hips
Clock, Carribean spine, windmills, bicycle, letters
- 18 min Hands and arms
- 23 min Plies, windmills, airplane
- 33 min calves
- 38 min floorwork glutes and legs
- 45 min stretch (lying on back and then seated)

[Izzy]

Originally Posted by Lori_Michigan

I enjoyed Sahra's Live workout yesterday (1/12) for the 40s. I kind of think it was the standing portion from Class of 2012 and just a wee bit from the floor portion. I think it was even the same music. (I've done the Class of 2012 *a lot* since it's my favorite Essentrics workout ever!)

I did it this workout this morning and I agree it is much like Class of 2012 and I agree, it's one of my favorites. Sahra is putting out some good stuff lately. I hope she continues to put out workouts. Her instruction is awesome.

[Bluebelle]

I did Maude's 20s workout today & really enjoyed it. I'm going to try and do all of them, regardless of age.

[carolyn jane]

I think it is really strange that they created workouts assuming that everyone is the same just because they are in the same decade of life. Reading the comments here it is clear that is not the case - people who are all different ages are doing segments from other decades than their own (e.g. someone in their 50s may be doing the 20s segment). It seems to me that it sends the wrong message to assume that people's fitness is connected to their decade of life.

[JackieB]

Originally Posted by carolyn jane

I think it is really strange that they created workouts assuming that everyone is the same just because they are in the same decade of life. Reading the comments here it is clear that is not the case - people who are all different ages are doing segments from other decades than their own (e.g. someone in their 50s may be doing the 20s segment). It seems to me that it sends the wrong message to assume that people's fitness is connected to their decade of life.

I agree....I don't think people want to be put in an age specific box. They want to feel good and move with ease at every age.

[Izzy]

Originally Posted by carolyn jane

I think it is really strange that they created workouts assuming that everyone is the same just because they are in the same decade of life. Reading the comments here it is clear that is not the case - people who are all different ages are doing segments from other decades than their own (e.g. someone in their 50s may be doing the 20s segment). It seems to me that it sends the wrong message to assume that people's fitness is connected to their decade of life.

I agree as well. I am glad they had foresight to post all of the classes and programs so we can pick and choose.