Any Tracy Anderson Continuity People Out There?

sugarplumj
sugarplumj Posts: 107 Member
Hey gang,
I see a lot of PX90 and shred/ChaLEAN and New Rules people here, but nobody doing Tracy Anderson. I am thinking of incorporating a bit of the weight lifting as it just seems like the best thing. Anyone have any feedback on doing both?

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  • nyspotlight
    nyspotlight Posts: 124
    I tried it. I got through a week and a half, just to the 2nd workout. BORED TO TEARS. I hated doing the workout and felt just blah the whole time. I like how I get to lift heavier and heavier on CLX, whereas Tracy doesn't want you to lift more than 3 lbs EVER. It might work for some, but I'm only gonna get results from a workout I feel like doing.

    And she doesn't even tell you what to do. She just assumes you're watching, I guess.
  • sugarplumj
    sugarplumj Posts: 107 Member
    There was definitely a bit of a learning curve with TA, but I really like it.

    May I ask more about ChaLean--Do you just need one set of adjustable weights? I guess I should try it out, but switching programs involves spending some cash.
  • nyspotlight
    nyspotlight Posts: 124
    Of course you can ask more :-)

    You will need more weights, but if you've been doing TA, then you can probably buy what I did: a set of adjustable weights from Target that go up to 12.5 lbs. The first month is two exercises at once. For example, you lunge, then do a fly, bring fly down, come out of the lunge. So even if you could go heavier on a lunge, you have to go as light as the fly - but you're holding the lunge, so you totally fatigue the muscle.

    I paid $69 for them, but someone on another board said they are on sale for $50 right now. Criagslist is also a great idea.

    For month two I upgraded to the adjustable up to 25 but for legs - since they are working on their own. I honestly should have just bought a set of 20 lbs weights instead. But eventually when my arms get stronger I'll (hopefully) be glad I have these.

    In month 2 I'm up to 6.25 lbs on flys (really weak arms....), but all the way up to 12.5 on bicep curls. The strength has built quickly. I was doing 5's and 7's for everything at first.

    And I am seeing fast results. My arms already have a shape and I am not even done with week 6! I never get bored of the workouts because there are three circuits, so one M, a different one W, a third on F. Then they change every month. There are two cardio workouts, but I haven't been doing them. I do turbo fire of go to a class instead.

    In my life, I have never experienced results like these. My back pain is gone. I forgot I used to have back pain until today when it became my TOM (always get back cramps). And I feel more confident and my posture is better. Love. It.

    A lot of people on here will tell you to buy your workout through a beachbody coach to make sure you get everything. That's great if you can afford it, but I bought it used for $60 because I'm unemployed. And All the dvd's are there. So I'm good.

    I've been wanting to ask you about your profile picture for months, btw...
  • sugarplumj
    sugarplumj Posts: 107 Member
    HA! yeah, my profile pic is of a mini celebrity from the Toddlers and Tiaras circuit. I am very well aware that I need to update it, but I am cautious as the internets make me nervous sometimes.

    thanks for that awesome input!
    i am def. going to check it out.
  • Cclancaster
    Cclancaster Posts: 368
    I love ChaLean Extreme and have been incorporating Turbo fire as well.