The Tracy Anderson Method Presents Mat Workout DVD

I chose this dvd for its reputation of delivering a dancer's physique.

Tracy's method reminds me of callanetics, except that its choreographed to good music, and it has an excellent arm workout. Even with the newer callanetics, I felt I still needed more armwork.
Tracy has arms to die for. While you are following along, its hard to not notice what gorgeous arms she has. People have noted that she doesn't say much, which I personally am grateful for. Watching gorgeous arms is far more motivating. I keeps me from taking breaks...just watch the gorgeous arms, keep going!


She explains at the beginning of the dvd that she is going to work out your larger muscle groups first and then all the smaller supporting muscles to obtain that dancer's look. For example, there are rib isolations, like belly dancer drills. She has you rotate working them from different angles, so its not just the top or the sides working out, but all around, underneath. Places you didn't realize you had muscles, like the ribs! I had sore rib muscles!

I have bad knees-- bone to bone pain plus a "trick knee" which means the knee cap itself will slip without warning and make me fall. My physical therapist wanted me to do lunges and squats, to strengthen the small muscles around the knees to support them, so they don't scrape and don't slip. But I can't do them because my bones are scraping! Dilemna! (Glucosamine Chrondrointan helps tremendously, but I still need muscle.)

When I saw Tracy doing a few ballet moves, with bent knees, I thought I was going to have to skip that part, but It turns out its gentle yet deep and effective, again, like callanetics. I can do them.

Each day there is less pain and "creaking" noise in regards to my knees. I used to use my arms to get out of my daughter's sports car. Now, after two weeks, I get out like everyone else. A small miracle!

The workout is mindful, graceful, artistic, and uplifting-- Even a little sexy! My glimpses of myself in the mirror working out to check form and posture surprise me--instead of having an internal dialogue at how disgusting I look, I look like a dancer! ;)

I RECIEVED THIS DVD NOV 20TH, IT IS NOW DEC 2, 2008. I HAVE WORKED OUT 6 X'S AND I ALLREADY SEE RESULTS. I ALSO WALK EVERYDAY 30 MTS PRIOR TO THESE WORKOUT I DID SEE RESULTS. I WAS A SIZE 14 NOW I AM DOWN TO A SIZE 10, I TRULY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DVD ONLY BECAUSE IT'S EASY SHE WORKOUTS THE TROUBLE SPOTS, HIPS, FLABBY ARMS, JUST STICK WITH IT LIKE SHE SAYS AND YOU WILL SEE RESULTS. I LIKE THE MUSIC ALSO. THANK YOU, TRACY

I bought the dvd after ruminating on it for weeks. It arrived and I've been doing it for about 3 weeks now, not as often as Tracey suggests, about 2-3 times per week, yet I am still feeling and seeing a difference. I am a long-distance runner and I find me knees have hurt less because of the leg work, and my arms, which have been chunk-a-lunk all my life are getting long, lean lines - I feel firmer and more attractive. I won't lie, it's hard work, but it is something really relaxing and fun, I look forward to doing it. Get this if you're thinking about it, it's a great investment.

I've been working out with Tracy's DVD's for a few months now and I can tell you that I like what I'm seeing! First of all, I am a 33 year old man who up until recently LOVED to jog regularly. Then I discovered Tracy's Dance Aerobics DVD. Then, she came out with this line of workouts and I was thrilled. I definately see a difference. As everyone knows, Tracy trains Madonna and Gwyneth. So I kinda feel like I'm getting a bargain of what those two pay. I bet Madonna would love to only pay $30 to workout with Tracy. I have to admit, I was not going to write a review for this product because I already wrote one for her dance cardio dvd and I felt that was enough. But after reading a few negative reviews about Tracy, I wanted to come to her defense. First of all, I agree- Tracy cannot cue if her life depended on it!! But I noticed something odd today. I live in Manhattan, with paper-thin walls and a new neighbor was moving in next door. I found myself NOT reaching for the remote to lower the volume because since Tracy doesnt cue, I didnt have to worry about my neighbors being up in my business. I let the music play. They probably thought I had the radio on. The other thing is that I think Tracy intended for us to memorize these workout (which we will inevitably do anyway) thats why theres very little cueing. Come on, admit it, doesnt it get on your nerves hearing karen voight, kathy smith, denise austin, tamilee webb- day after day saying "and 1 and 2 and 3 and 4!" "lift the leg higher!" " kick! and jump! and turn! and clap!" I dont care how sweet they sound, it gets annoying day after day. Especially if theres a mistake in the video. With Tracy, I dont have that problem. As for Tracys weight training beliefs- she has said from day 1 that she wants to work the small muscles to death so that they pull in the big muscles. Giving us a thinner look. Just give it a try. Obviously it works for Madonna, Gwyneth and me :)
Besides, you can always resell it on amazon!!!
I hope this long review helped!!

Love it....have never done a workout like this. It's very different and it works :)