Tracy Anderson: Dance + Cardio

Excellent! This might be my favorite Tracy Anderson dvd yet. Once you get used to her free-wheeling style and more non-instructional approach it's really fun!

I own every Tracy DVD, including her very first one that I haven't seen anywhere since I purchased it years ago! I am NOT a dancer, I have two left feet and 'practice makes perfect'!! I have done Tae Bo and all of the regular aerobics classes at the gym (step, zumba, running, etc...) I've not found another workout that makes me sweat the way Tracy does! This workout is awesome, I have only done it once (I just got it) and it's very basic compared to any of her other ones. If you can do a 'basic grapevine' then you can do this! There isn't any Queuing in this video, that is correct, BUT it's not hard to get the hang of it. I've been to many aerobics classes that I have had to pay extra close attention to the instructor because they're not shouting out the next move or combination, so it's not that much different. She doesn't jump around as much on this one as her other ones, definitely a great one to START with, I did both cardio portions on here for my one workout because I generally like to get at least 45 minutes to an hour of cardio a day, I probably got about 45 minutes because of the warm-ups. She does have a pause between the two segments (workouts) and then another warm up before the second one.This workout is nice also because you can make it as difficult as you choose by putting bounce into what she's doing, or adding arm movements with the bounce, and it takes it up a couple notches! I really enjoyed it, I didn't think I would sweat at first because it was so simple, but I put a lot more energy, arms and bounce into it, and I was dripping! Definitely a nice change up in my workout routines and great to have on the 'lazy' morning when you just want a quick 30 minute workout or don't feel like bouncing around, but still want a good workout. My body has changed a lot since I started doing Tracy's DVD's years back... I used to run about 6 miles a day, 6 days a week. Tracy makes me sweat a lot more than running or the stairs at the gym and my legs look 'longer and leaner' since I have started doing her videos. May I also recommend her other cardio one (has a lot of step by step, and this is the best one she's put out, in my opinion) Tracy Anderson Method Dance Cardio Workout dvd, and also her mat video, The Tracy Anderson Method Mat Workout. Those two are awesome, and I wish that the rest of her cardio dvd's were like that one, it's the best one! I look forward to her future releases as I am a Tracy fan!Thanks Tracy! :)

I like it! It is really easy to follow dance routine. Great to have if you looking for another dance cardio to combine with your Metamorphosis workout.

It works!

So I started TAM a few months ago and avoided the cardio for a bit because of reading so many negative reviews. I decided I needed to give it a shot because bossy Tracy says you have to do the muscular structure work AND the cardio, so this is the video I started with.As far as the negative reviews, I don't get them at all. No instruction? All of her workouts are intended to be done lots of times, you LEARN the routine. Misstep? So what? You can easily get caught up with her, just watch and learn. After doing the first workout maybe 10 times, I practically have it memorized. Don't like the music? Bust out your iPod, it's not like she's talking to you during the routine. Any shortcomings of Tracy's are really not a big deal when you consider the excellence of the content and the results that come from the TAM.When I first started the dance cardio, it was really difficult for me. Though I can get through 1 & 2 of Perfect Design Series with no problems, it became obvious that my cardio endurance was lacking. I love that with Tracy, you are doing the same routine several times in a row, so you can very quickly tell that your body is becoming stronger.If it starts getting too easy, get yourself some wrist and ankle weights. I use 1.5 lb wrist weights and 2.5 lb ankle weights (for a total of 8 lbs), and it makes the workouts much more challenging.I work out in front of a mirror, that really helps me get the steps down.All in all, I totally love this workout. It's fun!!! The TAM is giving me fantastic results in my arms and abs, way better than I ever got from Jillian.