Tracy Anderson Beginner Dance Cardio Review

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(More customer reviews)This is truly a fantastic video if you are not a dancer but want to try the infamous Tracy Anderson Method. It is NOT a low-impact video at all but Tracy does mention that you can move at a pace/ability more suited to you. This will not be for everyone but if you are serious about getting a long, lean, tight body you can't go wrong here. I like this video in particular because the moves are simple and a little more athletic-like. Tracy Anderson's first Dance Cardio DVD was so intimidating that I couldn't get past the first routine. Also, many instructors are presented in this video and they all teach some sort of choreography so if you don't like one instructor or dance then you can always skip ahead to a different routine. Definitely a great buy.

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This DVD offers the ability to go back to the basics with Tracy Anderson and 3 of her master trainers. This beginner dance cardio disk gives you the opportunity to learn more basic choreography while still receiving all the advantages of Tracy Anderson cardiovascular work. This DVD is perfect for those just starting out with Dance Cardio and is the perfect Cardio supplement to your "Mat" and "Perfect Design Series" DVD's. * No special equipment is needed.

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Tracy Anderson Perfect Design Series Set Review

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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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The Tracy Anderson Method Dance Cardio Workout DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted to write a review from someone that had been doing Tracy's workouts for more than just a couple of weeks, because I feel like that was clearly missing from the reviews I have read in the site so far, so here it goes...
I mostly recommend this workout for people that have had some dance background or enjoy dance type aerobics classes at the gym or have done other dance workout dvds. If that's the case this is for you! If you consider yourself clumsy and not a dancer then really, what are you thinking? Find something else. So for you dancers and dance inclined people out there here's the scoop...
You are going to have to resign to the fact that this is a choreography oriented workout. However, this is not darren's dance grooves and she's not going devote the entire time to counting out and teaching you the dance because I think her point is you learn it and then just pop the dvd in and get straight to it. She breaks it down for you and I recommend you watch that part, but that doesn't really help you learn at all you'll forget once she starts at full speed. Use the format where she faces away from you. For sanity's sake the best way to learn this dance is to take 1-2 dances a week and learn them by just trying to follow along. So do warm up do two routines then stop it and go to the mat workout. Yes you will mess up but if you've gone to any dance class you know the key is to keep moving and then jump in again. She repeats the same choreography over and over throughout the song just switching sides so eventually it sinks in. After six weeks you should be able to get through six dances and some of you might linger here because after dance six it gets a bit difficult to get through all of this. That's ok eventually add the last two. By this point you will realize that her lack of cueing is actually and advantage because it makes the video less irritating.
Also, I must state that this is a bit of bouncy workout so if you are not a runner or a jump roper your calfs might not be ready for this. From my time doing this I have found that if you give yourself more than two rest days your calfs will get even more sore on the second day but doing the dance helps release some of that lactic acid so its best to just keep doing and eventually your calfs will be up to it. Also, some parts where there's a lot of jumping (plie-jacks for example) you might have to substitute doing another move in order to manage getting through the routine. This is a good rule of thumb if its too hard move from side to side or do something simple for that move and then get back in the routine until you build up the stamina.
What's the catch then? Well, it is hard to do both workouts 5-6 days for a total of two hours a day. Who has that time? So if you go for this goal you will not keep it up and your money will go down the drain cuz you'll shelve this dvd in no time. But in the beginning just alternate them each day for five days. I wish her mat workout had chapters, which would help only do legs one day and arms another. I fast forward (and catch my breath) and do this for a 1hr 30 min workout (skip her mat warm up after doing cardio, you are plenty warmed up). This works best for me and is worth trying.
Basically, the best way to lose weight is to do her cardio 5 times a week. If you can get through the entire thing and do the cardio 5 times a week for two weeks, while eating healthy (nothing drastic) you can lose 2-5 pounds in that time. Her mat workout is important though because working out your muscles not only tones but helps you shred more calories faster, not to mention I sweat tons doing her leg series alone. I have the mat workout and not the post pregnancy but I wouldn't buy both just buy one of these and save some cash. I'm sure either will get you slim in no time to start with.
Lastly, the music is not the best I KNOW but it helps you keep pace... just try not to think about it too much. After you get the moves down you can try them to other songs you like (mute tv/blast radio). Like she says, don't over think it, just get in your zone (kind of like running) and you'll be done before you know it.
Hope you find this helpful.

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The Tracy Anderson Method Mat Workout DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)I am in my 30s and have been a lifelong on and off exerciser(gym, treadmill, mostly The Firm videos)... About a year ago, I had an a-ha moment and realized that I was having a hard time "sticking" with working out, because with my Firm videos I wasn't really seeing good results and they were boring me to death!
That's when I switched over to yoga/pilates/barre workouts which I have truly enjoyed and have provided me with results...however, I had plateau'ed and was (coincidentally) thinking of how I could supplement with dance cardio when I saw Gwyneth Paltrow and TA on Oprah. After some research I ordered the TA Dance Aerobics (older dvd) through her studio...and enjoyed it so much that I decided to go for it with the Mat WO as well, even though I had promised myself to not spend any more $$ on tapes for a little while.
This has to be my #1 favorite DVD I own now. I have been doing it about three times a week and also doing the dance aerobics dvd. I have lost some inches over the past month even though I took a lot of days off and haven't had the best diet due to the holidays.
Here are some things I wanted to point out to anyone considering purchasing the Mat DVD:
* This is an intermediate-advanced workout. Newbies should expect to take it easy and definitely don't plan to be able to do this 4-6xs a week at first! You could hurt yourself (I am thinking mainly with the arm/shoulder portion) due to overtraining.
* The arm workout is a ~~standout~~ feature of the TA method. I have very rounded shoulders, I believe due to poor posture and bad genes. It took me almost one month before I was able to get through the unweighted arm session (I think this is a sign of how weak the smaller muscle groups were in my upper body). I see more change in my arms/shoulders/chest/back than I have ever seen doing any other kind of workout. Thank you, Tracy!
* Weighted arm section, most likely you will need 1-2 lbs to start regardless of your strength. I could use 10lbs with Firm tapes but could barely get through using 1lb weights at first.
* The leg exercises really require a lot of concentration (as Tracy says herself during the workout). Due to the large range of motion, you can easily just swing your legs around(momentum) and not really use the muscles properly. I try to imagine I am pulling a weight with my toes and envision my leg is following an imaginary line to help keep control and the leg portion has become much more difficult the more I control it.
* I must say...I do not endorse doing 2hrs ~or the two tapes~ a day unless you are an more experienced exerciser and know your body well and know about overtraining. With that said, this tape will provide you with great results doing it 3-4 times a week along with cardio and I personally find Tracy (her philosophy and body type) to be inspiring fitness-wise.
**Edited to add:
(I thought it would be helpful to add this one last thing)
WHY IS THIS WORKOUT DIFFERENT:
Tracy Anderson's Mat Workout really does take different components from other exercise genres and combines them to make a very unique workout.
For instance, she uses the Fluidity principle of trying to engage as many muscles as possible in movements... An example of this would be traditional floor hip-thigh isolation work from Firm workouts, she does similar moves but while standing behind a chair, so you are working the moving leg but also the standing leg and additionally you are engaging the muscles in the arms while holding the chair and the core and back.
She also incorporates Pilates elements into her exercises (stretch and strengthen types of movements, larger ranges of motion).
Many of her standing leg "rotations" seem to me to be a variation of the Callanetics/Bar Method's Pretzel (which targets the outer hip/glute area).
Lastly, because it is such high repetitions, lots of motion, I feel I am keeping my heartrate up during much of the workout.
I have added 10-30 minutes of Dance Aerobics before doing the Mat WO to warm up and my body feels as if it every single muscle has been exhausted from head to toe but leaves me also feeling invigorated with a "workout high". Happy Exercising!

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The Tracy Anderson Method Presents Post-Pregnancy Workout DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)I know this DVD is aimed at post-natal women, but the way it targets common trouble areas like the abs, hips and outer-thighs makes it a wonderful workout for any woman. I did have a baby 16 months ago, and have had a terrible time getting back in shape and losing the baby weight. I keep buying new workout videos, looking for that magically inspirational workout that is going to help me get my body back, with no luck, until now. I am completely hooked on Tracy Anderson! Her DVDs are beautifully produced, the setting is elegant, the music on this DVD is classical and complements the tone of the workout very well. Tracy's demeanor is encouraging and kind, she explains the mechanisms of each move quite well, but she does not talk too much.
The workout itself is about 45 minutes long, and is composed of a brief warm-up, a lot of ab work, some side lying ab work, some leg and glute lifts and squeezes, and then two series of arm exercises, one without weights and one with light weights, and then it finishes with a cool down and stretch. The workout is definitely challenging, even for a more experienced student, but not overwhelmingly hard.
The greatest thing about both this post-natal workout and Tracy's Mat Workout is that they are fun - the time flies by - and they leave you feeling strong, a bit sore, but totally refreshed. I am actually disappointed if I can't find the time to workout - definitely no "dread-factor" here! Highly recommended - Thank You Tracy!

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The Tracy Anderson Method Presents Post-Pregnancy Workout DVD

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