The Menopause Body & Hormones

For millions of women, perimenopause and menopause is more than just hot flashes — it is aching joints, stiffness, and the unsettling sense that their bodies no longer move the way they once did. This is a time when we have to support our bodies in a new and different way.

With new research finally giving a name (Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause) to these life-changing effects on women’s bodies — joint pain and stiffness, loss of muscle tone, and reduced bone density — women are gaining a clearer understanding of what’s happening within their bodies and how to address it.

Essentrics offers a solution that has been used by thousands of women and is easy to adapt to all lifestyles: one 23-minute workout a day makes a huge difference in your symptoms!

 

The Supportive Role of Estrogen

Estrogen is a whole-body regulator that interacts with many tissues through estrogen receptors which are found throughout our musculoskeletal system.

– When your levels begin to decline, the following issues can occur:

– Joints become stiffer and more painful

– Tendons and ligaments become less elastic

– Cartilage thins and inflammation increases

– Connective tissue becomes stiffer, less hydrated, and more prone to injury

– Nervous system pain sensitivity increases

– Muscle mass loss

– Bone loss and risk of Osteoporosis

 

How to Prevent & Treat Your Hormone-Related Symptoms

Keeping fluids moving through the body, joints hydrated and free, and muscles activated to stimulate mitochondria will help prevent the most common symptoms of estrogen loss. The key is our special formula of range-of-motion exercises that free the joints and gently work your fascia, combined with dynamic lengthening and strengthening, without putting pressure on your joints. A simple 23-minute daily routine — day or night — can restore fluidity, strength, and freedom of movement.

 

Read Through Each Milestone to See a Timeline to Results ⬇

 

TIMELINE TO RESULTS

If Essentrics was a nutritional supplement you took every day, this is how you would expect to feel:

 

DAY 1: Feel the Shift

After your first workout, your shoulders will feel the difference: immediate lubrication in the shoulder joint that will ease stiffness or tension caused by shifts in estrogen. It’s not just the shoulder; every joint will feel free. You’ll notice each movement at first, especially if you’re tight, but you’ll finish class noticeably looser and lighter in your hips and back. It’s exciting to feel that you’ve had a workout, but that you feel energized rather than depleted.

 

“I’m 50 years old and started doing these workouts about 8 months ago. I was hooked immediately! When I began, I had been completely sedentary for many years, due to being disabled with pain due to my rheumatoid arthritis and connective tissue disease. I was blown away at how good I felt after it was done! This was a FIRST! I faithfully did a workout daily — every single one made me feel phenomenal.” – Anne

 
WEEK 1: Real Momentum Begins

Just a few classes in this week, you’ll experience an awakening in your major muscle groups as you start to build functional strength and flexibility. You’re getting stronger by simply using the weight of your own body. Waking up more energetic, with improved circulation and less stiffness, are some of the instant benefits you’ll begin to notice at this early point in the process.

 

“I noticed the result in the first week. I’m turning 40 this year, but my body says I’m 30. I feel it in the way I walk, I move, and even the back pain that I got from sitting at a desk all day has disappeared… It’s the best way to feel alive.” – Annie L.

 
DAY 14: Rehydrating Your Body

If you’ve been able to consistently fit in your 23-minute workouts these past two weeks, you are well on your way to relieving musculoskeletal pain and mystery symptoms caused by perimenopause or menopause. At this stage, you are hydrating your tissues back to youthfulness as you stimulate mitochondria and bring back fluidity and range of motion to your entire body. Your connective tissue takes time to really change, but you’ll notice the difference week after week in how your body moves and feels.

 

“I was in my 40s when I first discovered Essentrics. At first I did 3 workouts a week and my back pain disappeared. I did a workout every day. Within a few months I looked and felt better than I had felt in years. Now I’m in my 50s and continue to do a workout every day. I live pain free… There is no turning back. I simply cannot imagine my life without Essentrics.” – Anonymous

 
MONTH 1: Resetting Your Sleep Pattern

You’ve made your health and wellness a priority this month, and long-lasting changes are happening in your body. In addition to feeling stronger, more flexible, and more mobile in your joints, there’s an overall sense of well-being. You’re taking control of your menopause journey — and one key element that stands out is achieving better sleep. Incorporating a 23-minute evening workout into your routine will unwind your body and mind, release tension, and ease any anxiety for a deep and restful sleep that will make all the difference in your quality of life.

 

“Now, after one month of Essentrics, I am sleeping better, feel relatively pain free, and can face living into an old age, which my DNA will most probably mandate. You are a revelation and I look forward to taking you into my very senior years.” – Lynn W

 
MONTH 3: Pain & Inflammation Slipping Away

You’ve reached the three-month mark, and your newly formed Essentrics habit is proving to be the key to keeping inflammation and joint pain at bay. At this point, you’ll also experience the added benefits of longer, leaner, and stronger muscles, which translate into better posture, more energy, and less pain. Doing this type of flowing movement on a consistent basis also helps promote relaxation and lower cortisol, beneficial for both physical and emotional well-being that can be affected by changes in your hormones.

 

“After I turned 50, I was having trouble with my knees and hip. I was having a hard time going up and downstairs and would be stiff after sitting or lying down. I cannot believe after 2 weeks, I was feeling no pain in my knees and IT band. I can run up the stairs and bend down to the lowest shelf at the grocery store. I can sit in the lotus position again and meditate. I also can get up from the floor without holding on and be more graceful when getting up. I jump out of bed in the morning with no pain!” – Lisa

 
YEAR 1: Total Body Rebalance

Congratulations! You’ve benefited from one full year of dynamic stretching and strengthening Essentrics exercise. You are more confident in your ability to deal with symptoms of menopause that may have once made you feel hopeless. Feeling more supported in your posture and core muscles, hydrated in your fascia, strength and resilience in your bones, flexibility in your tendons and ligaments, and less stiffness and pain in your joints — your body today is much more capable of navigating the hormonal fluctuations that occur during perimenopause and menopause.

 

“I’ve been doing Essentrics for about 9 years. Being in my late 50s I find that Essentrics has helped me maintain a youthful, strong and flexible body. When I’m out with friends, I can see how quickly my body responds compared to other people of my age, and often those younger! Recently my doctor commented on how he is amazed at how I’ve maintained my weight and physical fitness. I’m so grateful Essentrics has helped me maintain a youthful, strong, flexible and agile body!” – Belinda

 
Beyond:

As a technique that prides itself on being the women’s workout, Essentrics is dedicated to helping you understand how movement can support hormonal health and aging, and empower you to feel strong, flexible, and confident at every stage of life. Continue to do our 23-minute+ workouts on a regular basis so that you can feel your best self every single day!

 

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