Booty Barre Beginners & Beyond

Tracey Mallett
Year Released: 2011

Categories: Ballet/Barre


Tracey Mallett finally brought out a Booty Barre workout that I can do and enjoy! (At my current fitness level)
Booty Barre Beginners and Beyond is a full body workout (with greater emphasis on the legs and, as would be expected, the glutes) geared towards beginners to intermediate exercisers.

The DVD comprises
- a tutorial where Tracey explains good form and use of the chair (or barre if you have one), and gives helpful technique pointers to help exercisers get the most out of the workout.
- the main workout, a 35 minute express Booty Barre workout
- a 15 minute bonus abs-glutes and flexibility workout which can be done on it's own or following the main workout (Tracey and her companions say they are moving on to the floor after the short stretch). This short workout doesn't include a warm-up and they just launch straight into pelvic thrusts.

I like that this workout is divided into two sections, and that the express Booty Barre is pretty complete, even if I would recommend stretching a little more after the workout.

I like that Tracey changes sides more often and has shortened the number of repetitions and pulses so you never feel fatigue, just a mild burn (and I feel it the next day, so it is effective)

I really like that the cardio is done upright! no mountain climbers or bunny hops here!

While the workout has been toned down, Tracey has added challenging variations for intermediate exercisers, for example raising up into releve instead of keeping the heels on the floor, or balancing on one leg instead of holding a static lunge.

I consider myself an intermediate exerciser and enjoy barre workouts like Physique 57, but I don't always want that level of intensity. Booty Barre Beginners and Beyond is a great workout for days when I want to feel like I've worked, but don't want to shake and burn as I do when doing more challenging barre workouts.

Instructor Comments:
Tracey is her usual cheerful self. She isn't overly perky and while there is some talk about booties and cellulite, it's not excessive. She cues well and gives helpful form pointers and reminders.
I find she did a good job with the tutorial.

topfitmama

11/21/2011