Tracy Anderson Perfect Design Series

So I started doing Tracy's workouts in April after being devoted to Jillian for several months. The problem with Jillian is that I kept getting injuries in my knees and hips, and I actually had to take about a month off of working out, which is torture for me. So anyway, I started with Tracy Anderson's Method for Beginners to see what Tracy's workouts are like, as I had read so many negative reviews, which I now think are absurd.I have worked my way through all three PDS DVDs, and I just love them. PDS 3 is just fantastic, such a challenging workout. I still have to modify the plank move she does with the chair, as my knees just aren’t strong enough yet. I don’t know if I would exactly classify these as “cardio,” but my heart rate gets up, and I certainly get sweaty. Thanks to Tracy, I am getting excellent definition in my legs and abs. My only complaint about PDS 3 is that I wish Tracy included more standing abs and arms. To me, standing abs and arms is what really set Tracy apart from others, and I get killer results from these.For this workout, you will need a chair without arms and a good thick yoga mat. I recommend working out in front of mirrors with Tracy, as performing the moves correctly is crucial to getting the best results, and also to avoid injury.I work out with TAM 5-6x a week. I don’t exactly follow her “formula,” which is to do a DVD for 10 days, then move on to the next DVD. I mix everything up; for example, one day I might do dance cardio and throw in arms and abs from Precision Toning, one day do PDS or the Mat Workout. Also, I haven’t abandoned the earlier PDS videos. Last night I did PDS 2 with arm and ankle weights, and HOLY COW what a workout. Tracy is the best, and the naysayers just don’t know what they are talking about!

I've been doing the mat workout and really like it, so I thought I could jump right into this advanced workout no problem. WHAT A JOKE! The moves are really tough but make you feel great. I haven't made it even close to completing the whole thing. It will probably take me a couple of months to do so. When extending your legs, make sure to point your toes and "extend your energy beyond your toes". That makes all the difference. Her workouts are addicting because you can see and feel results immediately. My goal is to work up to completing this whole video. Don't start with this one, or you'll get discouraged quickly. My legs were burning the next day and I didn't even do all of the leg work. She's a tiny beast to be able to do this workout.

I would probably give this more of a 2.5 star if I could. The moves themselves I don't mind and are effective - I could feel the burn, BUT she is totally boring. I personally did not care watching someone who did not smile, no facial expression, looked bored, and her voice when she did comment on how to do a move was "bleh". I tried for two weeks to push through her style of workout but couldn't do it.When it comes down to it you have to find an instructor whose style works for you. My style is Jillian Michaels I have found, so to follow Tracy Anderson was not enough to keep me interested.

After I was pregnant, the Advanced Perfect Design Series got my body lean and back into shape. The video challenged my body. It is definitely an advanced workout, and I would not suggest the video unless you have mastered the beginner and intermediate workouts in the Perfect Design series. I love Tracy Anderson, and it was the only workout that leaned out my body. I went from a size 14 to a size 2, and I had tied every type of workout. She hits muscles that you do not use in traditional workouts and this video was a perfect addition to the Perfect Design Series.

Love how the moves make my legs and butt look slimmer. Some moves are tough and had to build up to all the reps. Wish the standing arm and ab section was longer and less dancey. I got better results from her first video. Still a great dvd and would recommend to anyone trying to get slim and toned legs without the bulk.

I loved Perfect Design 1 and 2 but very disappointed in this one-several awkward moves and didn't feel the workout flowed well like the first 2-also didn't feel a burn so did another mini workout after completing this.Also felt she moved way too fast on the arms and abs segment and even though I'm familiar with her moves I felt so clumsy and rushed like I was always trying to catch up on one side and she was already on to the next.I loved the use of the chair in Perfect Design 2 but in this one the chair seemed in the way and made a few moves seem so strange and I could not figure out if I was doing them correctly-doubt if I'll use this again

I like this DVD. I work out daily and intensely and this was very challenging for me. They are high reps on all the movements which get's a bit monotonous but I was pleasantly sore the next day and I worked up a good sweat.

highly recommend this dvd. very difficult but well worth it. i would consider this pretty advanced as the leg portions of this are very hard. The only thing i did not like is Tracy does not say how often to do this a week. Her other dvds she sts to do 6 days a week. I have found that if I do this 4 days in a row without a day off that my hip flexors are very sore and tight.

This dvd is one of her best. The music is great and the exercises are really great for toning and isolating. You will feel the burn! For an advanced DVD it is not that difficult. If you can get through Level 2 you should have no problem with this one. Highly recommend all 3 DVD's of Tracy's Perfect design series.

Find it very difficult to do. Would not recommend it.

tracy is always great for home workouts, her routines keep you bust and time flys by.

very strange