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The Tracy Anderson Method Presents Mat Workout DVD

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Buy New: $29.95

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

119 reviews
Sales Rank: 11

Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

UPC: 898042002034
EAN: 0898042002034
ASIN: B001F2HZHI

Publication Date: 2008
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Mat DVD

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
After working for 10 years to develop my method, I have turned down every opportunity to have it reach the masses - until now. I have figured out an effective way to take everyone on the life-changing journey that my method has to offer. This DVD will help you to get the kind of results that I know you never thought were possible.

Customer Reviews: Read 114 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Extemely happy.. January 9, 2009
This is a great DVD. I did not know what to expect after reading some of the reviews, but I am glad I took a chance anyway. It is true, you will probably curse at whomever the camera guy was, but that only means it will take just a little longer to master the exercises. Other than that, you will not be disappointed. The music is actually good and Tracy somehow manages to be relaxing and fun at the same time. I highly recommend this video.

5 out of 5 stars

It really works!! January 9, 2009
I like this DVD very much and it really works!!!!!
I just want to purchase the another workout series 'Dance cardio workout' as
Tracy's recommendation to use these two series together and you need nothing else :)
I recommend this DVD as to be ready for the Spring's comming :)))

4 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Work Out January 9, 2009
I read about Tracy in an articule in the newspaper and was excited when a year later her DVD was released. I do suffer with back pain and wanted a workout which would allow me to burn and shape my muscles quickly but be more of a stretch excercise. This is it and its great. Going to buy her cadio DVD next. The only critisim is that you have to watch the video as she dosent shout out the moves she is doing. But if your doing the workout 4 times a week, you soon remember the moves.

3 out of 5 stars

has many problems, but nice change of pace January 4, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I agree with the negative AND positive reviews. This isn't going to be for everyone. At the same time, it's possible to get something out of it if you're willing to accept the video's shortcomings.

Overall, I'm glad I got it. I can use it in conjunction with my fitness regimen.

I'd read the reviews before I bought, so there were no surprises - I could enjoy it for what it's worth: a good change of pace, very 'dancer-ly'. It reminds me of portions of the dance classes I took in high school / college, so maybe that helped me. The concept of "accessory muscle" training makes a lot of sense, and I can incorporate that into the rest of my fitness.

After doing the workout three times in nine days, I'd actually noticed some toning. It's a much more fluid form of movement and exercise (than, say, step aerobics or kickboxing), and therefore helps my poise and core. As a disclaimer, I hadn't done much training in a couple months, so probably MANY kinds of resistance training would show results.

I mostly appreciate all of the arm sections (REALLY works my shoulders). Unique, fun moves. I also find great value in the unique horizontal ab moves.

As many have said, there is VERY minimal instruction, and that can be frustrating and laughable. Much of the time, you can figure it out - but it will require you to really look closely and really connect with your body. If you want a lot of guidance, just pass on this video.

For me, lack of instruction is especially a problem on the leg work, because there seem to be more variables in form - (feet pointed? knee in or out? how to align leg? back twisted?). You really have to go through trial and error to see what details work best.

With Ms. Anderson's lack of skill as a group instructor (perhaps she's fabulous when you are gwyneth and doing one-on-one training ;P ), there should have at LEAST been more close-ups, video angles, or even text guidance. For something that's being marketed as "high end" you'd think they could have made more of an effort. Also, as another reviewer mentioned, DVD chapters would have been great when you want to mix it up.

Also... girl shoulda worn her hair pulled back! Sometimes it's hard to consider her form when it looks like she's shrugging her shoulders throughout with all that hair.

I always work out with a Polar heart rate monitor. It was nice to find that I burn around 300 calories from doing this hour long workout. (I'm 31 years old, 5'4", 120 pounds, in good shape). So in addition to toning, you'll get a little cardio and calorie burn.

The 3 pound weights used in this video's sequences are challenging. However, it irks me that Tracy Anderson claims women should NEVER lift more than 3 pounds. I think that "bulking" is a myth depending on how well you balance your training. Ms. Anderson should better define what she means by bulking - it's irresponsible to lead women to believe they'll look like Arnold if they lift light dumbbells (5-12 lbs) !

4 out of 5 stars

Pretty good for those with experience January 3, 2009
I did this work out for the first time yesterday and I am definetly sore today. There were a few exercises that will take some time to nail and she really doesn't give you ANY guidance on form so if you are inexperienced or just starting to workout this isn't for you. If you have experience with pilates or yoga you should be fine. I feel like if I do this 4 or 5 times a week with some added cardio I will get results. :)

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