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(More customer reviews)I was thrilled when I pre-ordered the Perfect Design DVD in December. I only ordered the 3rd disc because of the cost, plus I consider myself an advanced exerciser. Tracy's Mat workout was different from any workout I'd ever tried, and I absolutely loved it. The movements flowed, it had an artsy/dancelike undertone to it - very feminine, extremely effective. Her webisodes have been up to par with her 2008 workouts, surely the PD series would meet the expectation level set by her Mat workout. Her unique arm sequences & ab sequences placed her in a new category. Results from the arm segments in the Mat workout were proof enough that she was not even comparable to other trainers(IMO).
There are several instructors with programs to help women slim down thighs/glutes, elongating the legs by creating a toned/sleek look. That's great for those who tend to be pear shaped! I've had thin legs all my life - it takes minimal effort to tone my legs. But arms, nothing worked to slim them down. A toned/sleek look was something I could only dream about. Then Tracy Anderson does the impossible. So, her Perfect Design Series focuses on glutes!?
The PD series, Tracy chooses to do voice over - seemed a little lazy. A majority of the workout is leg/glute work. You need a sturdy chair, and you will use it....too much. Maybe if I had the SAME chair she did, I wouldn't have been as annoyed? Sure some of the moves were unique, however, the same muscles could be worked without making it so complicated. One positive with using the chair, you do engage your core a lot! Otherwise, it was BORING!!
Arms consisted of one segment, no weights. Because it is voice over, she makes vague comments which are of no help. The camera will focus on her face, showing the upper arm (nothing past the elbow) as she says to make sure you watch the direction her palms are facing. You can't see what her hands are doing?! She looks as if she is improvising as she goes along. The setting is a loft with big windows at night with lights dimmed. Not the best choice for a segment you need to really focus on. The ab work was alright, again, not up to par with her Mat workout. It wasn't challenging for me, just blah.
On a positive note, if you are new to Tracy Anderson or didn't like her Mat workout - you will most likely enjoy this! If you are looking for some unique moves to target your lower body & enjoy chairs...this is for you =) It's still a unique workout. Seriously, great lower body work! The ab work will be interesting as well. A change of pace is always refreshing, and I recommend this if you haven't tried her previous workouts.
If you like & own the Mat workout, I wouldn't waste my money on this. I'm going to stick to the Mat DVD & webisodes for now. This seems thrown together and sloppy considering the hype around her workouts. If you wanted some arm & ab work comparable to her previous DVDs, you won't find it here. This was a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT for me. Maybe my expectations were too high?
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The first of its kind from Tracy Anderson, the Perfect Design Series 3 Disk Set allows the viewer the unique opportunity to progress through 3 levels of muscular structure training. A must have for anyone who owned the Tracy Anderson Mat DVD. Sequence I, II and III included. DVD's are 60 minutes each. No Special Equipment is needed.
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