 Stick it out, IT GETS FUN! |
| Review Date: April 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Denise K, Arizona |
I've been reading through these reviews and am really shocked that so many people give up because they can't memorize the dances right away...
I started this workout two weeks ago. It took me TWO DAYS to memorize THE FIRST combo (there are 8) - now I can do the first combo in my sleep.
It took me an hour to learn the second combo. Now I can do the second combo in my sleep.
The third took me 20 minutes to memorize. And the fourth was even easier. Now I have the first five combos memorized and plan to work up to the last three in the next few days.
I am uncoordinated and a TOTAL BEGINNER and 100% out of shape. When I first started, I felt like I was going to die after 2 and a half minutes. The next day I made it to four minutes. Today I hit 25 minutes. And good God, IT IS FUN!!!! I still have a long way to go, I think the whole workout is 45 minutes long - I'll be SO PROUD of myself when I get there.
SET GOALS FOR YOURSELF, DON'T GET FRUSTERATED! She's adorable and totally fun - the moves AREN'T that hard and the ones that are, well, you'll love them more once you actually DO get the hang of them!
I'm down ten pounds in two weeks.
Buy this and DON'T get frusterated when it takes you two days to get the first combination! Your brain gets accustomed to memorizing dance combos after a few days and they get way easier to memorize. |
Myth Vs. Facts
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| Review Date: September 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: O. Anderson, |
So I felt the need to write this review because I was so completely confused on weither or not to purchase this DVD based upon the reviews I read (Amazon, Internet, etc). I did a lot of research before buying this workout as all the comments were very mixed, some liked the workout others dispised it. I would like to defend Ms. Tracy Anderson and her workouts, they are amazing. I personally have never had results like this before with any of the other workouts I've done, or have seen results as quickly! I started with the Mat Workout several months back, and of course, fell in love with it. My body was already changing into a leaner look by doing just the Mat exercises, but you need to have cardio to get maximum results and do be healthy in general.
So after much deliberation, I purchased the Dance Cardio. It does take work, there is no denying that. BUT, it takes the same amount of work that you would give to most cardio workouts. There should be some time taken to learn the dances, because after all, it is a dance workout so there will be some routines to memorize (this is common sense which many reviewers seem have been puzzled on or have not taken dance classes before).
I would like to say that I am not a professional dancer but grew up dancing when I was younger, so there have been several years where I was not taking professional lessons. You do not have to be a dancer to understand this video, you just have to have the slightest bit of rhythm and be willing to put a little time into learning the dances. It will take a few times before you can keep up with Tracy as she does go fast and throws you right in. BUT this is a good thing, as this video was made for you to grow with and will keep you from getting bored and throwing it into a pile of junk.
Honestly, I don't know why some of the "professional dancers" have so many issues with this video. If the masses can dance with Tracy why in the hell can a seasoned dancer not get it? There's some irony there (or again, lack of common sense).
In conclusion, this is a great way to get your cardio in (instead of running or doing basic, dull cardio forms), build a leaner body, and loose a bit of that extra weight you always wanted (I've already lost 8 pounds). If you are willing to put in the time, you can do the video. Hope this helps. |
Awesome
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| Review Date: March 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: D. S. Rank, Phila, Pa |
This video series is great. I consider myself a moderate exerciser. After I had kids, I really couldn't get time to go to the gym. I started with the post pregnancy video. I would recommend this for anyone beginning with Tracy, even if you're not post partum. It's a less intense workout than her other videos, but it will help you learn her style and you will see amazing results if you do it as she recommends.
I moved to the dance video next. You absolutely must watch the break down section. I used that as my workout for about 10 days over 2 weeks. After that, I did it full pace from behind. It moves fast, and I did forget some moves sometimes. But after about 2 weeks, I not only could keep up, but I had the moves memorized enough that I could do the video while I watched something else! Don't get frustrated - it seems impossible to master in the beginning. Once you get the hang of it (which is fairly easy), you'll be fine. I am hopelessly uncoordinated, but I caught on. Again, the results are amazing.
The mat video is also great. Overall, the music is great, and Tracy is great. With other videos, I always had the sense that the person in the video was giving a watered down version of their workout. This is Tracy's (and Gwyneth Paltrow's) actual workout. Also, there's no random people in the video working out too. Tracy's manner is very gentle and sincerely encouraging. Watch each chapter of all the videos before you begin. Also, for the post partum and mat workouts you'll need a yoga mat and 3 lb weights.
Tracy recommends that you do mat & cardio 4-6 times per week, and each video is about 50 minutes. I modify the workouts a bit so I can fit it into about an hour and 15 minutes - I start at 5 AM before the kids get up. Gwyneth Paltrow made a comment on Oprah about the kids running around while she works out. I thought she was crazy, but if my kids (who are young) wake up while I am still exercising, I give them a snack and some toys. They know this is Mom's non-negotiable time, and they even do the exercises with me. My oldest "inherited" my 2 lb weights when I moved up to 3 lbs!
The results are dramatic. I would say this is the best shape I've ever been in. Well worth the time & money. |
WOW!!!
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| Review Date: October 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: janiegirl, Oslo Norway |
I am so glad I ordered this DVD! However, there are some things you should know before ordering it, if you haven't already. This is a tough workout. It's unlike anything I've ever seen for doing at home. I danced for a few years when I was younger but I see this is going to be very challenging. That is what I find so exciting about it, though. I'll be lucky if I master the entire thing over the next 2 months. I'm taking it one or two combos a day over the next few weeks in order to learn everything, slowly doing them together until I get the whole thing.
I understand that some people will be overwhelmed if they are expecting something they can master in a few sessions. If that is what you want, this isn't for you. This is challenging and requires a lot of time and hard work. That is what makes it so worth the money, though. I don't expect to master this in less than 2 months time but when I do, I will be in the best shape of my life. If you are willing to work for it, it will be the best 30 dollars you've ever spent. |
Tracy is a Genius.
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| Review Date: December 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ms. Y. Wall, Perth, Western Australia |
I have been doing the mat workout DVD for only 3 weeks now (4 to 6 times a week as suggested) and I have already seen huuuge results. I am SO impressed. I have been getting compliments from everyone - without even telling them I have been working out. A friend of mine asked me yesterday how I am looking so toned - I told her and she hopped right on the computer and ordered one for herself.
Before starting Tracy I had a 4 pack at the top of my abdomen - not my ideal shape as it's a bit too bulky and masculine. But tracy's variety of crunches has given me new, feminine lines that I would not have imagined possible in just 3 weeks. I still drip with sweat everytime I do this workout and feel 100% better for it.
The only thing I will say is that you should do your own stretches at the end and hold each of them for atleast one minute. Focus on your hamstrings, shoulder blades and arms - especially after the first time of doing it because you will hardly be able to walk the next day otherwise.
I give this work out 5 stars - I dont care what anyone says! I love your method Tracy! Thankyou for sharing it! :) |
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