Tracy Anderson Metamorphosis program

I got it and returned it a month later. For one thing there is no direction within the workout. You do the cardio dance workout everyday and then you incorporate the specified toning workouts every 10 days the workout changes. While the toning workouts were good, there is no transition instruction. So you have to either crane your neck at an awkward angle (because you are on the floor) or you have to watch it all ahead of time to count the reps so that you know when to transition to the next exercise. She does not give a transition. It's annoying. The dance cardio is the same way, she's just dancing on the screen, and you are watching and trying to copy her moves, by the time you figure out the move she's moving on to the next. Like she says you don't have to do what she is doing, just keep moving but, then what is the point? If I have to have a notebook down on the floor to tell me to transition to the next exercise, why did I pay 100 bucks? So I returned it, it wasn't worth the money in my opinion.

Does the "New Rules of Lifting" work on nautilus machines? I am fine on those, but just have to avoid high impact cardio (plyometrics, running, etc.) and too much deep knee lunges and squats with free weights. I can do that stuff on machines, but not with free weights and standing.

No, it doesn't use any machines so NROLFW may not be a good program for you. If you look on Bodybuilding.com (don't be frightened by the name) and look for Jamie Eason's LiveFit 12-week program you may find that it works for you since it revolves around machines and you can sub out the ones that don't. I would still look into physical therapy since this is not something you want to mess around with.

I would like to hear opinions on this as well...I've seen some of her dvd's the the movies look way too involved.

Thanks for the responses. I went ahead and ordered it. We'll see :-)

Can't hurt to try it.

Hello Kkerri!

I am a HUGE fan of Tracy Anderson's Metamorphosis and have seen amazing results. I, like Tracy, was a classically trained dancer and danced just about every day from the age 14 until 22 and although yes, I was younger, had a long, lean body despite my curves that I could never get rid of but they were toned and fit. The long, dancers body IS possible. I started Meramorphosis May 7, 2011 and followed her dynamic eating plan strictly for a couple of months. I always made sure I ate more than she recommended in her plan and hit at least 1200 calories a day and in those first 2 months lost 24 pounds. The results were amazing and my body looked amazing! Her workouts are supposed to be 6 days a week which is a lot but the results are possible and what she tells you is true if you stick to it. Thanks to her eating plan I actually found I was allergic to many foods as her eating plan is a sort of elimination diet. I loved it. It was a lot of work but I was determined.

The workouts are challenging. In her beginning DVD's she doesn't really tell you how many reps you're going to do and sometimes her counts are off from side to side which can be frustrating but it gets better as the program goes on. I am on the first level of Continuity, days 121-130 and now pretty much every move you do 20 times. In her earlier DVDs she does many more reps, about 40, per move to exhaust the muscles she is trying to change. I used to watch a new level the night before right rite down the #'s and before you know it you'll have it memorized. Again, I was a trained dancer so picking up dancers cues and memorizing steps comes easier to me than it does for others. Her dance cardio, BE CAREFUL. Step touch it at first for at least the first month especially since you say running is not easy for you. Basically her dance cardio is like jumpin jacks or jumping rope for a full 30 minutes. Yes, there are dance moves but it is very easy to injure yourself if you aren't careful. I actually injured myself a couple of times which is why it took me longer to finish the last 30 days of the program and why I put back on some of the weight. Also, I'd say her eating plan is good and serves its purpose but it's not sustainable and once you go back to eating regularly you will put some weight back on but that's natural.

Her mat workouts are very challenging and I like how it changes every 10 days. These days im not following her 6 workouts a week. I am doing it at a slower pace which has proved NO INJURIES and a slower weight loss but a more sustainable program. Her 90-day results ARE possible but again, it's extreme measures so if you think you will want to do this for a while to come, take it easy and don't do too much too soon. I love her program. After my first 2 months my friends and boyfriend were amazed. And I NEVER starved myself. My arms, legs, abs, skin, everything looked absolutely amazing and SO changed.

I'm excited to hear what you think! Again, be very careful with her dance cardio especially this first one. It's very high impact but you can step touch it and still get good results IMO. Best of luck and keep us updated!!

Heidi.

Hi there,
I am on day 111 total-i started the Continuity program a few weeks ago and still love it. i have done the cardio dance probably 4 times total, as it is very high impact, and quite frankly, my bosom can't take it. I have done a low impact version, however, and that is pretty ok.
The thing that i LOVE and what keeps me going is the mat workout. I have never seen results like this before. I am what they call "obsessed". That said, There are some exercises here and there that would be tough on the knees, but it is maybe twice that I have thought this.
I think the set up is pretty ingenious--every time i start a new 10 day segment i can't wait to get through it to see what the next 10 days have in store. It is not easy-i curse her in my head, but love her all the same.
the diet was a definite no-go for me. I count calories on MFP and that is all i need at this point for slow and steady progress.

i truly think it comes down to personality. i don't want to be talked at a lot, and i would rather go at my own pace, so this is great for me. if you want real direction all the time, it may not be ideal. overall, though, i am astounded at the changes in my shape, and cannot wait to hit day 365.

good luck!

not worth the money just go to the gym and lift heavy weights

Hi

I know this is an old post but have a few questions.

Interesting responses. Sounds like you either love or hate this program

I'm wondering how it went for your Kkerri? Did you get good results

I'd also like to know - how long do the work outs go for?

One thing I don't have a lot of it time

thanks

Metamorphosis is great - but her first DVDs are better if you are new to her teaching method - The Mat Workout, and the PostPregnancy Workout. I've had these in my DVD collection for three years and still use them A LOT.

Tracy's workouts are not for everyone. And not every woman is built the same. I am short, and even though I'm not stocky, I DO bulk up in the upper body when lifting weights.

So I use Tracy's DVDs in the summer to make my muscles leaner and look slimmer overall. I lift heavy weights in the fall and winter to strengthen my muscles and bones and speech up my metabolism.