"Barre work has been a main component of ESSENTRICS since its inception. ESSENTRICS barre work allows your muscles to strengthen and stretch at more effective angles, resulting in deeper stretches, higher muscle engagement, and more targeted and elongated toning. Intuitive and balanced, the Essentrics Barre Workout DVD offers a complete full body workout in every one of its five tailor-made combinations. Featured on the DVD are two toning workouts, two stretching workouts and an ultimate barre workout. Aimed at both men and women, and effective whether you have half an hour, 40 minutes or a full hour to dedicate to fitness today, the Essentrics Barre Workout will leave you feeling rebalanced, elongated and strong!"-- publisher's web site.