The Tracy Anderson Method - Mat Workout DVD

This is an exercise routine that is effective and very challenging. I like how her routine will not build bulk and washboard abs, instead building a lean and strong frame that will age gracefully. If you have those pesky handles on the outside top of the thighs, this is the DVD for you. Her ab routine is great. While Tracy doesn''t give a lot of verbal instruction, this should not matter to anyone who has been exercising for a while and who is familiar with standard moves; I agree with another reviewer that the lack of ongoing instruction is desireable for those who can pick up the routines and moves quickly. What I don''t like is the lack of simple technology on the DVD. I want to be able to move among the various routines for abs, arms, etc. without having to fast forward through. Right now I have the counter stops noted on a separate piece of paper and if I decide to do just the leg routines (3), for example, I have surf during my exercise session, which is a hassle. For the price of this DVD, this should be included. At least allow the use of the "next" button to move one through the various sections. This is the reason for the average (3 star) score for this DVD from my point of view.

I got this dvd about 2 years ago and I loved it from the start. I still use it now and get great results (as I still can''t do all the repetitions!). I haven''t used it every day for 2 years just when I want to get into shape. Some of the definition stays when I''m not doing the dvd regularly, but the really great results come from doing it most days a week.

Even without cardio, the mat workout really helps tighten things up a lot, and I love the muscles she targets. It''s true the bigger muscles get pulled back in, along with the skin. The skin becomes smoother and tighter. My muffins top and saddle bags all got smoothed out without me even losing any weight. Now I know about the perils of growing big triceps and making "bingo wings" I''m too scared to do anything else.

MY lifting strength has not really increased that much, but my core strength is incredible similar to that of doing yoga or pilates, but the definition is much better.

My heart rate goes up into the fat burning zone for a lot of the mat workout anyway, so I normally do the hour mat workout first then cardio if I have time later. I used to do just the first half of the dvd which is 30 mins, but obviously I am getting much better results now.

Now she has released new dvd I look forward to doing a new routine, but this dvd has lasted me a long time.

I really do believe she is a genius and I''d recommend this dvd to anyone.

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I have been using at-home workouts since the Tae-bo and The Firm days and my biggest problem with them all is usually how incredibly irritating the instructors and music are throughout. They tell stories, they scream at you, they count and then lose count and all of the rah-rah for someone who just wants to get in their hour and get on with their day is a turn-off. More importantly, this is a DVD so if that''s on the DVD then you are hearing it EVERY DAY.

This workout is straight-forward and thorough. You will barely move but sweat. She doesn''t bark at you the whole time, she rarely counts down reps or says what to do next but for most of the dvd you are looking right at her so you can just copy her not that hard. Also, remember that you will be doing this about 5 days a week so you''ll have it memorized soon enough and then you can make it your own. The reviews on here that complain about a lack of instruction I think are from people who rarely work out using DVDs or are forgetting about the inevitable memorization of a routine and eventually muting the instructor after a couple weeks of hearing the same inspirational stories, comments or background music over and over. This is for people who already work out and who don''t need someone to hold their hand. I can do this every day and not get bored because the moves fly by quickly and I can mentally check out like in a yoga class. I do this late at night or early in the morning, lights dim, barefoot and its the most relaxing head-to-toe, muscle-burning workout possible.

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I personally did not like the DVD. She does not explain the workouts. You have to be glued to the TV to see what she does. She just goes off with different moves with out explaining or informing you.

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I absolutely LOVE this method workout!! Truely changed the shape of my body in 2 weeks just like she promised!! I''ve never seen such results from any other workout I''ve ever done before. I love that she doesn''t talk to much. Great music too!! You will feel refreshed and relaxed by the end of the workout. Lots of burning and toning forsure!!! Love it...thanks Tracy!

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