Customer Rating: 
Summary: Tracy Anderson Dance Cardio DVD
Comment: I found this workout quite tricky. Even though I once was an aerobics instructor this is a pretty full on dance dvd and I find she doesn't cue the changes very well so you end up getting a bit lost. You can tell she's a dancer but definitely not an aerobics instructor. It's OK once you've mastered her steps.
Customer Rating:
Summary: do it yourself
Comment: You might as well just put on some great dance music and just dance anyway you want to whatever music you like and get a better workout. There is absolutely no "instructions" on any Tracy Anderson workout DVD's. If you like playing FOLLOW THE LEADER go for it. But if you want to learn the routines you are on your own. My experience with this type of workout is BEWARE because you can possibly hurt yourself.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Tough but fun, challenging and worth it - great for mixing it up!
Comment: Ditto on the tough workout - I'm always seeking tough workout videos to test my endurance and keep me interested. I haven't had any dance experience but I have done a LOT of different exercise videos. This one is great because it is hard - never lets up - and it take awhile to master the combinations.
I first did the instructional for a week before even moving to the combos. That being said, it's still tough to put all the combinations together but that's also what makes it FUN. That means every time I come back to it I put a combo better together and it's not just going through the motions which most other videos become for me.
The key is not to get discouraged - keep at it. To me, it's fun to workout and learn new steps - that way it stays from being the same old video every time.
It'll keep you moving the whole time. i don't mind that there's no talking involved. I ususally try to master a video to the point where I can do the video and listen to my own music or audio book or even watch TV while performing it.
Don't give up - slow down for some of the combos if you need to. The other KEY thing that helped me is doing the cardio routine with her back facing me. Much, much easier that way I think.
Customer Rating:
Summary: super fun--make room!!
Comment: I am NOT a dancer, I'm a cyclist but I wanted some quick way to get a workout at home when it's raining. This video makes me sweat in about 10 minutes. I have never been able to actually do the dances but it's still really fun. Her attitude is inspiring and the steps definitely use your whole body. The only caution I'd give is that it takes a lot of space to really do it the way she does. Forget it if you have a tiny apartment. It just makes me want to have a studio like hers--in my 20'wide room I have to be careful not to run out of space.
Customer Rating:
Summary: It's OK....
Comment: I was disappointed with this DVD. I have a dance background and was able to pick up fairly quickly all the routines. Those without a dance background are up for a big challenge (but it's doable if you are diligent and patient with yourself). Make sure you have a large space to do this - Won't really work for condo living if you have neighbors below you and you're jumping up and down. My other criticism is that during the cardio warm-up, Tracy changes what she's doing and doesn't verbalize enough what she is doing. For example, you are stretching your hamstrings with your head hanging down (so you can't look at the tv), you're in that pose for awhile, then you glance up and Tracy's doing something else...What the ??? She didn't even say she was moving on. I just feel she is not very good with details. I noticed this in her Mat DVD, too (very frustrating in that DVD). Also, I don't think she's very motivating or enthusiastic. She is pretty introverted to be doing these DVDs. I was thinking she might be like Jillian from The Biggest Loser...Maybe I'll check out Jillian's DVD Shred next. I sold both my Tracy Anderson DVDs on eBay last and got my full price back.
Summary: Tracy Anderson Dance Cardio DVD
Comment: I found this workout quite tricky. Even though I once was an aerobics instructor this is a pretty full on dance dvd and I find she doesn't cue the changes very well so you end up getting a bit lost. You can tell she's a dancer but definitely not an aerobics instructor. It's OK once you've mastered her steps.
Customer Rating:
Summary: do it yourself
Comment: You might as well just put on some great dance music and just dance anyway you want to whatever music you like and get a better workout. There is absolutely no "instructions" on any Tracy Anderson workout DVD's. If you like playing FOLLOW THE LEADER go for it. But if you want to learn the routines you are on your own. My experience with this type of workout is BEWARE because you can possibly hurt yourself.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Tough but fun, challenging and worth it - great for mixing it up!
Comment: Ditto on the tough workout - I'm always seeking tough workout videos to test my endurance and keep me interested. I haven't had any dance experience but I have done a LOT of different exercise videos. This one is great because it is hard - never lets up - and it take awhile to master the combinations.
I first did the instructional for a week before even moving to the combos. That being said, it's still tough to put all the combinations together but that's also what makes it FUN. That means every time I come back to it I put a combo better together and it's not just going through the motions which most other videos become for me.
The key is not to get discouraged - keep at it. To me, it's fun to workout and learn new steps - that way it stays from being the same old video every time.
It'll keep you moving the whole time. i don't mind that there's no talking involved. I ususally try to master a video to the point where I can do the video and listen to my own music or audio book or even watch TV while performing it.
Don't give up - slow down for some of the combos if you need to. The other KEY thing that helped me is doing the cardio routine with her back facing me. Much, much easier that way I think.
Customer Rating:
Summary: super fun--make room!!
Comment: I am NOT a dancer, I'm a cyclist but I wanted some quick way to get a workout at home when it's raining. This video makes me sweat in about 10 minutes. I have never been able to actually do the dances but it's still really fun. Her attitude is inspiring and the steps definitely use your whole body. The only caution I'd give is that it takes a lot of space to really do it the way she does. Forget it if you have a tiny apartment. It just makes me want to have a studio like hers--in my 20'wide room I have to be careful not to run out of space.
Customer Rating:
Summary: It's OK....
Comment: I was disappointed with this DVD. I have a dance background and was able to pick up fairly quickly all the routines. Those without a dance background are up for a big challenge (but it's doable if you are diligent and patient with yourself). Make sure you have a large space to do this - Won't really work for condo living if you have neighbors below you and you're jumping up and down. My other criticism is that during the cardio warm-up, Tracy changes what she's doing and doesn't verbalize enough what she is doing. For example, you are stretching your hamstrings with your head hanging down (so you can't look at the tv), you're in that pose for awhile, then you glance up and Tracy's doing something else...What the ??? She didn't even say she was moving on. I just feel she is not very good with details. I noticed this in her Mat DVD, too (very frustrating in that DVD). Also, I don't think she's very motivating or enthusiastic. She is pretty introverted to be doing these DVDs. I was thinking she might be like Jillian from The Biggest Loser...Maybe I'll check out Jillian's DVD Shred next. I sold both my Tracy Anderson DVDs on eBay last and got my full price back.