Tracy Anderson: The Method For Beginners

I just started this video and I absolutely love it. I have been doing it 5 to 6 times a week and sometimes I change and do the Mat for beginners. The only downside is that after having done this a few times it gets annoying that you have to wait for her to explain the moves so I kind of start dancing or moving around so I dont lose the heat and sweat. I wish it came with two versions, one that you get all the explanations for the first times you do it and one that you can just mirror her once you learned the moves.

I bought this together with TA's cardio dance for beginners. This is my first experience with Tracy Anderson but I get why people love her. She's positive and encouraging but not annoying and takes the time to explain all the moves. After several weeks of doing this workout a few times a week (usually followed up with 15 minutes of her cardio dance for an extra boost) I haven't really lost any weight but have noticed that clothes are fitting better and i have more energy. The moves aren't super high impact but I can feel a burn during the workout and my muscles are that good kind of sore afterwards. I'm excited to move on to some of her other videos now that I'm pretty comfortable with the intro level moves. This video is good for someone who wants to learn the basics of her method before advancing and/or is easing back into a workout routine and needs to build up some basic endurance.

I am not a fan of the method. She does offer instructions about form but most people don't have walls covered in mirrors so they can check their form, and I can see how sloppy form is going to cause more than 1 person to be injured. The instructor also can't cue her audience since she uses her right when she wants you to use your right, and most people need a mirror image or the conflict between what they hear and what they say is annoying. I would think a professional instructor would know something as basic as this. I recommend looking up the videos online and trying the snippets to see if this one is for you. It definitely is NOT for me, but she does have a loyal following, so check her out before you buy!

Get this before ordering Metamorphosis!First I ordered her Metamorphosis collection, and felt I was free styling the cardio dance part too much. So after doing a little research I found out that this dvd was available. Now everything seems to make sense and I am catching on really fast. I have no dance background at all so this can be a little challenging at times. I started out without the ankle and wrist band weights until I got the hang of it. The added weights help you to burn more calories while you do the basics.There is a "method" to her teaching and it makes total sense.You just have to stick with it until you master the routine and then move on the more advanced level.I think this dvd should actually be a part of Metamorphosis so you know from the beginning what to expect, but I am not complaining because I feel great results are taking place.

I am a very active individual and was a regular gym-goer. About 9 months ago I decided to try home workout videos to save time. I started with Jillian Michaels (where else?) and enjoyed her DVDs, but found that my knees and hips were hurting from all the jumping and plyometrics. Also, it didn't really seem to be attacking my problem areas. After doing some research, I decided to try Tracy, and I haven't looked back!This is a great intro to Tracy, and this is where I started. Although I was already in pretty good shape, the beginning video was a bit of a challenge. Tracy's method is a lot different, and you are working muscles that are usually ignored. The muscles in my hips especially were very weak and tight, and I could immediately sense this when starting this program.Some of Tracy's ideas (unweighted arms and standing abs) just seemed so bizarre to me, but dang it they give RESULTS. After doing the intro video for a week or two, I moved on to Precision Toning and Perfect Design Series.Here are some suggestions that were helpful for me:Work out in front of a mirror. Tracy's moves require control, finesse, and some grace. As she says, "the results are in the details." You want to be sure that you are doing the movement correctly so that you get the results and don't get injured.MASTER THE ATTITUDE. This was something that was so difficult for me to do, at least correctly. Because my hip muscles were very stiff and inflexible, and if you have a desk job like me, yours probably are too. She uses the attitude position over and over again in all of her videos, and if you don't get it down, you can't do the exercise right and/or will just hurt yourself.I totally love TAM, and I haven't done any Jillian for quite some time. I am getting results that I have never had before, and having FUN with Tracy at the same time! I highly recommend!

After trying a couple Tracy's workouts on youtube, I bought this dvd along with the Mat Workout for Beginners. I started with the Method for Beginners and did both workouts on the dvd for a week or two before going to the Mat dvd. Now I rotate the dvd's depending on my energy level. Tracy slows down the moves making it easier to learn and explains what each move is working and her cross vector approach, which I like. The moves are very different so it took me a bit to master them. I had flashbacks to my childhood ballet classes - second position, grand pleas, attitude positions - it's great! I love Tracy's style - she's not yelling reps or jumping around. She's intense but in a calm, controlled approach. Bottom line is I'm seeing results and would recommend the workout.

This is a GREAT way to "learn" the method - I only did it once though and was ready to move on. It's very slow moving but it teaches you the angles. I am a pretty avid workout"er" and was a dancer so it came very easy for me. Some people may need more time with it. But I say it's going to be a pretty quick learn for most and get ready to move on. I did feel a little burn while I was doing this. :) Five stars for teaching the method. Also - I did not BUY the actual DVD - I watched it on Prime video under the free subscription to the fit channel they have.

Even for beginners this is too static and you would need to improvise and keep moving by yourself to make this a 'workout' of merit. shes tates herself that she is engaging secondary muscles - and I think this is fine for yoga (a chair and slow movements is predominant through the dvd) but this is not the impression the dvd wallet gives.

Disappointed at the bad prompts for going into upcoming moves. Certainly not for beginners in my opinion. Very disheartening for those of us that aren't dancers. Wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't have an Exercise To Music Qualification which I would say is a must for an exercise DVD.

Such a good workout for beginners! Would highly recommend!

Another great video from Tracy Anderson.

Not bad but lost DVD player so could not keep up watching.