Tracy Anderson

I was for a while (fell off the wagon when I got pregnant, which sucks cuz her workouts are totally appropriate for pregnant ladies).
I really enjoyed them and definitely toned up. And hurt like hell...who knew little arm circles could cause so much pain??!

per Amazon's review of her Metamorphosis
3 stars out of 5 (43 reviews)
I think the biggest complaints are she doesn't give good instructions, few verbal cues, some moves are unsafe.

http://www.amazon.com/Tracy-Anderson-Metamorphosis-Omnicentric-DVD/product-reviews/B00ANVVQYA/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt_sr_1?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

http://www.amazon.com/The-Tracy-Anderson-Method-Workout/product-reviews/B001F2HZHI/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt_sr_1?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

btw~ she doesn't recommend lifting more than 1.5 kg (or you'll get bulky) nor running or spinning ( she believes your thighs & but will get large)
http://loseweightnobull****.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/tracy-andersons-methods-are-dangerous-damaging-and-anti-feminist/

http://healthtakenseriously.com/2011/06/18/review-of-the-tracy-anderson-method/

Hope these help. good luck !

Insightful articles about Tracy's methods, and even more interesting comments :

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1367879/Gwyneth-Paltrows-personal-trainer-Tracy-Andersons-diet-plan-gave-blackouts.html

http://skinnyrunner.com/2011/04/17/the-tracy-anderson-method/
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I'm wondering how many of these individuals have done the Tracy Method and for how long...

I myself have done her Metamorphosis workouts for months. I usually don't get in the recommended 6 workouts a week, but coupled with MFP I've so far lost 25lbs and my body comp has changed... I'm getting quite toned and really like the benefits so far.

I have done heavier weights in the past (Body For Life, Chalean Extreme, etc.) and I may add heavier weights in the future, but I'm really liking my results. Tracy's method focuses on all the ancillary muscles which help draw in the larger muscles. I have added on squats a few days a week to promote muscle gains and I'm loving the results. Shapely thinner arms, lifted defined butt, nice core curves, etc.

No it is not for everyone. The best advice I can give is find the example of the type of body you want then do the program that fosters that. Sometimes our idea of "the perfect body" changes over time, but currently want a really tight, toned body with some feminine curves and nice elongated muscles and that's what I'm getting from Tracy. I think it's also the perfect foundation for other more weight bearing excercises/programs since most programs work only the larger muscle groups and neglect the smaller ones.

Woman need to lift like dudes...... They wont get bulky, its not in their body make up

Woman need to lift like dudes...... They wont get bulky, its not in their body make up

I wish men would stop spouting this crap. I lifted like a 'man' for 6 months and got bigger muscles than I cared for. Also got a bigger *kitten* than I cared for as well. I gained 10lbs of muscle in those 6 months. I know I will be told it's not possible, but it was for me. Body fat % dropped to the point where I wasn't having my period anymore. All of this verified by a trainer well versed in using calipers. No supplements taken whatsoever.

I did love heavy lifting, but I just did not get the results I needed or wanted. It is NOT for every woman.

If you can't be bothered then way respond??
"Serious Training"? Do her cardio mat workout and cardio workout and do all the reps with perfect form and then we can chat....until then....

Is this what you're talking about?

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbiap9_tracy-anderson-mat-workout-dvd-the_lifestyle

LOL - Seriously?

Let's see old Tracy do one of MY workouts. Now THAT would be interesting.

I found her workouts difficult to follow at first, but having read reviews about how well they work I just kept trying and it got easier over time.

She uses light weights in her dvds, but that doesn't mean you have to use the same weight.

WARNING: What they say about the forums is true! If you do anything other than heavy lifting, crossfit, running, etc. than you'll have a plethora of individuals who will knock your workout, even though they haven't done it themselves.

I didn't poo-poo on anyone else's workout, but for some, if you aren't doing "their" workout, everything else is crap.
I can respect someone saying they did the workout for X number of months and they didn't get the results they wanted or the workout didn't suit them for ____ reason, but just to say everyone must lift heavy weights or whatever is just naive and narrow minded.

The right workout is one where the individual challenges themselves, sees results, and enjoys the process (most of the time ;o) )... and THAT will be DIFFERENT for EVERYONE.

I've only tried her Inside out Dance Cardio workout DVD and I thought it was horrible. You can get through the step-by-step easily enough but when she does the actual routine it's like 10x as fast and really hard to follow, especially with no verbal cues from her. Plus some of the moves are just weird and overly dramatic. Waste of $10 IMHO

I'd recommend checking out Bob Harper's DVD workouts. You can find them on Amazon or on directly from his website.

WARNING: What they say about the forums is true! If you do anything other than heavy lifting, crossfit, running, etc. than you'll have a plethora of individuals who will knock your workout, even though they haven't done it themselves.

I didn't poo-poo on anyone else's workout, but for some, if you aren't doing "their" workout, everything else is crap.
I can respect someone saying they did the workout for X number of months and they didn't get the results they wanted or the workout didn't suit them for ____ reason, but just to say everyone must lift heavy weights or whatever is just naive and narrow minded.

The right workout is one where the individual challenges themselves, sees results, and enjoys the process (most of the time ;o) )... and THAT will be DIFFERENT for EVERYONE.

I believe you're the one that brought up the topic of serious training, and I quote - ""Serious Training"? Do her cardio mat workout and cardio workout and do all the reps with perfect form and then we can chat....until then...." For a lot of the people on this forum, her workouts are anything but "serious". She's clueless and only made a buck because she has Hollywood clientele, so she MUST know what she's talking about, right?

Here's some of the nonsense that comes out of her mouth - "Oftentimes, heavy weights can tear the muscle fiber causing it to bulk, but using a lighter weight for a longer duration and allowing your body to move in many different ways to target all of the muscles will lengthen them without tearing"

WTF? There's so many things wrong with this quote I don't even know where to begin. In short, if you don't TEAR the muscles they won't grow so you won't get stronger. God forbid we tear muscles, careful! Most women who lift won't get bulky without steroid assistance. And what exactly does the body moving "around in many different ways with light weights" do exactly, and how is this better than lifting a heavy weight that promotes muscle gain, and improves metabolic rates (among many other things)?

WARNING: What they say about the forums is true! If you do anything other than heavy lifting, crossfit, running, etc. than you'll have a plethora of individuals who will knock your workout, even though they haven't done it themselves.

I didn't poo-poo on anyone else's workout, but for some, if you aren't doing "their" workout, everything else is crap.
I can respect someone saying they did the workout for X number of months and they didn't get the results they wanted or the workout didn't suit them for ____ reason, but just to say everyone must lift heavy weights or whatever is just naive and narrow minded.

The right workout is one where the individual challenges themselves, sees results, and enjoys the process (most of the time ;o) )... and THAT will be DIFFERENT for EVERYONE.

I believe you're the one that brought up the topic of serious training, and I quote - ""Serious Training"? Do her cardio mat workout and cardio workout and do all the reps with perfect form and then we can chat....until then...." For a lot of the people on this forum, her workouts are anything but "serious". She's clueless and only made a buck because she has Hollywood clientele, so she MUST know what she's talking about, right?

Here's some of the nonsense that comes out of her mouth - "Oftentimes, heavy weights can tear the muscle fiber causing it to bulk, but using a lighter weight for a longer duration and allowing your body to move in many different ways to target all of the muscles will lengthen them without tearing"

WTF? There's so many things wrong with this quote I don't even know where to begin. In short, if you don't TEAR the muscles they won't grow so you won't get stronger. God forbid we tear muscles, careful! Most women who lift won't get bulky without steroid assistance. And what exactly does the body moving "around in many different ways with light weights" do exactly, and how is this better than lifting a heavy weight that promotes muscle gain, and improves metabolic rates (among many other things)?

Actually no, someone else started the "serious training" line, about 4 responses in... I'm simply referencing it.
I take her workouts and advice for what they're worth.... I've seen results and this is from someone who's done Body For Life, Chalean Extreme, and other programs in the past (if you're gonna respond to me, atleast read everything I posted). Do I think there are benefits to her program, yes - I've seen some great results and do believe that many people, especially those that lift heavy, only focus on larger muscle groups, leaving the smaller muscle groups neglected which could result in injury... just like those that focus solely on the stomach muscles and neglect the lower back and other core muscles.

Do I think this is the end-all, be-all of workouts? No. Do I think that it's for everyone? No. Do I think it's a good foundation for other workouts - Yes. Do I think it's a good workout for those not wanting to get a really muscular look but a toned look? Yes. And since I seem to be engaging with individuals that haven't done her program, besides the 3lb weights, there are high reps and you use your own body for resistance, which can be quite beneficial... just read this article from Bodybuilding.com

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body-double-bodyweight-alternatives-strength-training-classics.html

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WARNING: What they say about the forums is true! If you do anything other than heavy lifting, crossfit, running, etc. than you'll have a plethora of individuals who will knock your workout, even though they haven't done it themselves.

I didn't poo-poo on anyone else's workout, but for some, if you aren't doing "their" workout, everything else is crap.
I can respect someone saying they did the workout for X number of months and they didn't get the results they wanted or the workout didn't suit them for ____ reason, but just to say everyone must lift heavy weights or whatever is just naive and narrow minded.

The right workout is one where the individual challenges themselves, sees results, and enjoys the process (most of the time ;o) )... and THAT will be DIFFERENT for EVERYONE.

7 years after your initial post, and Ive gotta say, you are absolutely right. These forums do not allow for different ideas of what it means to be fit and to enjoy exercise while seeing results. These are the “if you don’t lift heavy weights you ain’t doin *kitten*” forums. If you’re smarter than that, your ideas and posts aren’t welcome here unfortunately.