Figure 30: Hips

Tracie Long
Year Released: 2011

Categories: Gliding Disks, Lower Body Strength


This dvd has already been broken down extensively, so I won't go into too many details. Overall, I really enjoyed this workout. I liked the variety of exercises, particularly those that focused on balance work. Many of the exercises really stretched out my hips without overworking them. Tracie didn't really cue the moves as well as I would have liked, particularly in one sequence near the beginning where she has you in a low runner's lunge and quickly changing feet to kick back. This is not a poorly cued workout by any means, but I feel that this is a workout where you really need to pay attention to Tracie's cues and squeeze all the right places at all the right times. Otherwise you probably won't get much out of it, especially as you are only given 30 minutes (more around 24 if you take out time for warm up, cool down, and stretch). I agree that this is a good recovery workout or good for a day where you want to focus on body weight workouts.

What I Liked
The variety of exercises, the balance work, and the music were all very good. As I am someone that has to deal with hip issues, I feel that this workout really worked my hips well without aggravating them. I felt like I got a decent stretch throughout the workout.

What I Didn't Like
Tracie's cueing could really use some work.

What You May Want To Be Aware Of
Really concentrate on what she tells you to do, otherwise some moves may tweak your lower back. Be very deliberate in your movements, as this is not a workout where you can just "go through the motion". Oh, and there is a tiny bit of impact.

Instructor Comments:
Tracie is lovely, strong, and inspirational to look at. But, bless her heart, she could really cue some more. She DOES mirror cue, which is a plus, but she even messed up there once or twice.

bubbles76

04/16/2015