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192 of 192 found the following review helpful:
 Fabulous Workout for Any Woman Oct 17, 2008
By Emily
I know this DVD is aimed at post-natal women, but the way it targets common trouble areas like the abs, hips and outer-thighs makes it a wonderful workout for any woman. I did have a baby 16 months ago, and have had a terrible time getting back in shape and losing the baby weight. I keep buying new workout videos, looking for that magically inspirational workout that is going to help me get my body back, with no luck, until now. I am completely hooked on Tracy Anderson! Her DVDs are beautifully produced, the setting is elegant, the music on this DVD is classical and complements the tone of the workout very well. Tracy's demeanor is encouraging and kind, she explains the mechanisms of each move quite well, but she does not talk too much.
The workout itself is about 45 minutes long, and is composed of a brief warm-up, a lot of ab work, some side lying ab work, some leg and glute lifts and squeezes, and then two series of arm exercises, one without weights and one with light weights, and then it finishes with a cool down and stretch. The workout is definitely challenging, even for a more experienced student, but not overwhelmingly hard.
The greatest thing about both this post-natal workout and Tracy's Mat Workout is that they are fun - the time flies by - and they leave you feeling strong, a bit sore, but totally refreshed. I am actually disappointed if I can't find the time to workout - definitely no "dread-factor" here! Highly recommended - Thank You Tracy!
139 of 145 found the following review helpful:
 A real workout, but no cardio Oct 02, 2008
By MomOfTwo
I just got this video after seeing Tracy on Oprah. I had my 2nd baby 5 months ago and am trying to get back to my pre-1st baby weight.
Pluses:
- Great encouraging tone and instruction
- New ab, leg and arm exercised that I was not familiar with
- Seems like it is going to be effective (since I could feel my muscles while doing it)
- Classical music in the background rather than obnoxious techno or pop
What you need to know before purchasing:
- You need 3 lb weights. (I did it without them, but Tracy uses them on and off in the video)
- No cardio
- The actual workout (including warm-up and cool-down) is around 50 minutes.
68 of 68 found the following review helpful:
Tough, fun workout! Oct 06, 2008
By Coleen Forward
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I purchased this out of curiosity and am so glad I did. I really like Tracy Anderson, and this is my favorite right now of her DVD's. I haven't had a baby yet, but have always battled my belly. This DVD really focuses in on the abs and is great for anyone. I also see room for growth by perfecting form. There are a variety of ab exercises that hit every angle including crunches, pikes, and planks. The leg and arm series are shorter than her mat workout but just as tough. There are many things I love about this DVD:
-tough workout in 47 minutes
-classical background music adds a lovely vibe
-fun, I look forward to doing it
- minimal talking
The only thing I would add is chaptering so you could just do a specific section in a time crunch. I'll buy anything Tracy puts out. I'd love her to make a shorter DVD focusing on butt, hips, and legs. That being said, if you like ballet/barre type workouts this is unique and challenging. I'm an exercise DVD junkie and can't control myself from reaching for this one the most.
42 of 43 found the following review helpful:
 Great Workout; Now About That DVD-R Mar 27, 2009
By FitnessDVDQueen
It's a great workout, beautifully produced like the other Tracy Anderson Method workouts, shot in Gwyneth Paltrow's workout studio in the Hamptons. The classical music is a nice change from the usual workout muzac, and the exercises are tough, especially on the abs. Definitely don't try this for your first workout after getting doctor's clearance unless you had ripped abs before pregnancy -- you'll be sore for awhile. The arm and butt work is a little on the light side, a nice balance to Tracy's Mat Workout.
Unlike other reviews that complain there is no cardio, has anyone ever just done a muscle shaping workout? The whole point is to add your own cardio, whether you're doing Tracy's Dance Cardio workouts, walking on a treadmill, or walking around the neighborhood with your baby (for those who are post pregnancy). Taking off a star or two because this is not a one stop shop like Denise Austin misses the point of the entire enterprise.
But I will take off some stars for getting a DVD-R and not a pressed DVD. I'd give this workout 5 stars, but apparently after selling out of the Post Pregnancy Workout, the seller has decided to rush DVD-R copies to market. It was extremely disheartening to open my package and find a purple backed DVD-R that had wavy lines across the top of my TV screen, even though it played fine on my PC. But I don't want to work out with my laptop in front of me. My other Tracy Anderson discs were pressed DVDs, and at $30 a pop, a pressed DVD is expected. I hope they get another round of factory stuff soon.
34 of 35 found the following review helpful:
great workout Oct 23, 2008
By A. Williams Boham
After having my baby I saw what Tracy Anderson did for Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow after their babies. She has 3 DVDs, the first two left me wondering if I ready for an intense workout yet. Then I found the post pregnancy video, exactly what I needed! I had my doubts but tried it and was whipped! I watched in amazement through most of it. I was so weak in my abs now and trying to support a bigger chest and tried to think of excuses to let myself not feel guilty for spending money on a DVD and not do it. "would it affect my milk supply if its to strenuous, it takes forever to do because I'm pausing every few mins to put my baby back to sleep, I'm too weak, ill never look like that!" on and on were the excuses. But I am so glad I stuck with it. Everyday I feel my body getting stronger, my will power to not stress eat getting better, my baby learning to sleep, and me taking the time to do something good for myself. There were so many positives that it became essential to my daily routine.
The workout is about 45 mins long. I was worried about the length but now it fits well into the morning nap. It's divided into chapters so you can go straight to the routine and not have to wait through commercials or other stuff. There is soothing classical music in the background not too loud as you cant hear her, but calms you. She is real and sincere, not loud and irritatingly perky like some workout tapes. She had a baby and was once like me, and now looks fab so it is inspiring hope that your body can be a normal shape again. Its tough, but sticking to it has brought new strength each day. I feel good, a lil soreness that makes you feel great not debilitating that you can't function with your newborn. The only downers about it is that she is so calm sometimes she doesn't say "other leg or side, or always count out loud so you have to watch which makes it difficult depending on your angle, but adds to the calmness of it. You need 1-3lb weights for some parts, and a mat helps. If you don't have weights a 16oz can equals 1lb. She shows you modifications so you dont get discouraged because you cant do everything in the beginning. Each day i do a lil more and it is my small triumph for the day! I love the ballet moves, they help me feel graceful for one part of my day and the yoga breathing helps me channel stress also through the day. I would like more stretching because it feels so good, but I love how at the end of the tape I'm not falling asleep but ready to be a mom!
if your ready to make a change and put the effort in, its a great workout, i recommend it to those who havent just had a baby because its just great ab. leg. and arm work.
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