Tracy Anderson Method Deluxe Fitness & Workout Mat

This is my favorite Tracy Anderson workout. That said, I agree with nearly everything other reviewers have written, both the positive and (much of) the negative. While her method has changed the shape of my body for the better after years and years of other workouts, her flaws as a teacher really keep this from being the five star workout it could be. Yes, she plunges into different exercises without demonstrating the form. Yes, she fails to cue changes many times. And yes, the number of moves for each side of the body are sometimes different, and it's up to the viewer to figure out how to even them out after numerous viewings. In fact, had I not done "The Method: for Beginners" workout first, I doubt I would have been able to follow this the first time through. "The Method: for Beginners" is focused on teaching and on proper form; if you've already purchased the "Mat Workout" and are considering giving/throwing it away, I suggest you try to rent (or view online) "The Method: for Beginners" first.So why the positive review? Bottom line, I love the way I look and feel after doing this video. The "Mat Workout" is a long, thorough workout, but since it's not aerobic, I can do it even later in the day, or if I'm tired or sore. As others have written, the arm workout portion alone is worth the price. I tend to pack on muscle quickly, and because of this and other Tracy workouts, I now have the lean, toned, tight arms I always wanted. Same for thighs; though mine are still not lean (lol), I'm much happier with the shape than what I got from doing more intense aerobic weightlifting programs - even as I continuing to work out with those in rotation with this one. One of my top three all-time home workouts, despite the flaws.

Give it a REAL try! I’ve put in 5 days a week for only 3 weeks and I am feeling a difference already!!! I’m still trying to get thru the entire arm workout without stopping for a second. The standing ab workout is getting easier each day. It’s a legit workout! My old running injuries are actually improving- my IT Band has stopped acting up, my knee bursitis has not flared, and my lower back Iliac Crest pain has significantly improved as well. My stomach has tightened, thighs have toned, and my posture has also improved. In fact, some of these moves remind me of “homework” my physical therapist gave me years ago. After years of running, yoga, Pilates and weight lifting, this workout has left me more flexible, more toned and with less joint pain.

I think Tracy Anderson's workouts are AMAZING. I am a pilates/yoga kind of girl, but I was looking for something a little stronger. I love the movements that she has designed--she goes after the small muscles along with the big ones (like pilates), but the moves are fluid and interesting, making them a challenge (like yoga). But oh-my-gosh, so much harder! I CANNOT stress this enough--START WITH THE BEGINNER'S VIDEO. These workouts do the instructing for the moves in the starter videos, and are designed to progress in sequence.I jog three days a week, and alternate days with a 30 minute beginner's mat workout (on work mornings) or this 60 minute one on Saturday and/or Sunday. I have not tried her cardio sessions, but I'm sure they are very pretty. Her dance training comes through in everything she does.I must also say to the reviewer that says Tracy is "into herself": I don't know what that hate comes from...I think she is very likable, and I prefer a quiet, relaxing instructor. Again, I do think pilates/yoga/ballet enthusiests will like this type of exercise more than Tai-Bo/jillian michaels fans will.

I have been doing Tracy Anderson videos for about 8 years and this one is still my favorite. I started with the post pregnancy, then this one, then went on to do metamorphosis a few times, also did her pregnancy series in there also. I always go back to doing this one here and there. So glad it is on Prime because I can't find my DVD! I sometimes do the arm portion by itself as something extra. Yes Tracy's teaching methods and a few counts on each side aren't perfect. But this is a favorite Tracy workout. I recommend this to someone just wanting to try it out. And I agree with others, it's not high intensity. I work up a little bit of a sweat but I'm not drenched or short of breath.

This is the first Tracy Anderson workout I've ever done and I could immediately see why people are unhappy with her. She's an AWFUL teacher - she does different reps on each side and does them out of order and kind of just stops talking or teaching halfway through. As a former dancer, I was surprised that even I was struggling a bit to follow her during the standing abs section. However, I've never done any workout in my entire life that changed my body as much as this one. I literally have stopped doing any cardio (except for her dance aerobics every now and then) and my body has never looked better. If you want flat abs and teeny arms but nothing overly muscular, this is the video for you. To fit it in my schedule, I watch it on my ipad on mute while catching up on my tv shows.

After a lot of boot camp, sports coach led style of workouts, it's nice to have a workout with calm, steady directives. The workout has ballet, other dance, Pilates, and yoga elements set to great music that lets you feel the rhythm rather than getting stuck on the nuances of exact number of repetitions. It's a looser workout framework in that there's no emphasis on counts (you just follow her), and it's very feminine and sensual. I'm sore a different way. For those looking for a military style directive, this isn't it and that's why she's so great. My body gets worked in the right places: hips, arms, thighs without having to hear all the loud pep talk so common in other style workouts. I still do boot camp style workouts, but I mix it with Tracy's dance and mat method. It's a great balance.