Exclusively Essentrics™ Classes in Calgary

Essentrics™ draws from ballet, Tai Chi, and physiotherapy. Rather than holding poses it is about movements - stretching while staying in motion. Try something new! What is Essentrics™?
Schedule: for March - April 2021 session
  • Mondays 9:00 - 10:00 AM | March 1 to April 19 -- (NO CLASS MAR 29 or APR 26)
  • Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 AM | March 2 to April 20 -- (NO CLASS MAR 30 or APR 27) *More gentle, slower pace*
  • Thursdays 9:00 - 10:00 AM | March 4 to April 22 -- (NO CLASS APR 1 or 29)
  • Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 PM | March 4 to April 22 -- (NO CLASS APR 1 or 29)
  • Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00 AM | March 6 to April 24 -- (NO CLASS APR 3 or MAY 1)
Anyone NEW wanting to participate in the online classes, register first using this link: Register for Online Classes with Vital 1 Fitness. After you complete the registration, you will be redirected to pay; choose PayPal, credit card, e-transfer, or cheque. You will receive a Confirmation of Registration email. On the day of class, all you need to do is click on the green JOIN button in that Confirmation of Registration email to join the class. This one link is used for all classes. Anyone brand new to classes with me, please complete the waiver form: https://vital1.ca/waiver/.

Miranda & Marcia

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What is Essentrics?

Is Essentrics™ similar to Yoga? No—Essentrics™ is very different from Yoga. The Essentrics™ technique uses “eccentric” muscle contractions to simultaneously strengthen and stretch every muscle in the body. An Essentrics™ workout consists of dynamic movement—which means that you’ll never stop moving during the workout. Although we don’t focus on meditation or spirituality, Essentrics™ is still a complementary workout to Yoga, as it helps to rebalance the full body, increase flexibility and mobility. Read more Q and A.

Testimonials

Fantastic Class

Attended a free class for National Fitness Day. Wonderful instruction by Marcia, which totally lived up to my expectations from watching Miranda Esmonde-White on PBS. I will definitely be signing up for more. The time went by so quickly and… Read full testimonial “Fantastic Class”

Alison Griggs

Gentle Encouraging Class

Marcia has a true gift for encouraging and guiding everyone in her class. Over the last 8 years I have found it very challenging to incorporate any type of physical activity in my life due to chronic pain. The first… Read full testimonial “Gentle Encouraging Class”

Rebecca Renkas

I Wish She Was Closer….

I have had the privilege of attending a few of Marcia’s classes while travelling, and can honestly say I wish she was closer so that I could go to her sessions regularly!
I have been a gym-goer for many… Read full testimonial “I Wish She Was Closer….”

M. Kerr

Essentrics with Marcia is a treat!

Essentrics with Marcia is a treat! I look forward to going. The workouts are challenging and fun. Marcia keeps me going long after I would normally quit. Afterwards I feel relaxed and energized, which is a new combination for me.… Read full testimonial “Essentrics with Marcia is a treat!”

Sandra V.

Marcia’s class left me wanting more.

I had never heard of Eccentrics when I went to my first class with Marcia. But, I had been working out at a gym for the past year and felt intimidated by their classes. So I thought I would give… Read full testimonial “Marcia’s class left me wanting more.”

Julie Clements-Flatt

Beyond Thrilled…

I’ve been taking classes with Marcia for about 3 months and continually recommend her class to many friends by saying the following: The benefits of Marcia’s gentle and encouraging classes have been numerous; flexibility and muscle strength has noticeably improved.… Read full testimonial “Beyond Thrilled…”

ML
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