Am I the only one disappointed in the new Tracie Long w/o - Page 4

horusosiris · 12-31-09, 05:53 PM

I have done Step Forward and Staying Power and enjoyed both. I thought that they were fun and she used some unique moves. I use them to hit a muscle grouping a second time in the week. After I did my legs routine, I did step Forward and my legs really felt it the next day. I like her instructional style. She moves right along in these workouts and not a moment is wasted.

Taz95 · 12-31-09, 06:13 PM

I like Defining Shape and Back Up. The medicine ball cardio in Back Up is terrific and has a lot of great sports-inspired moves. I hope Tracie considers doing an all-med ball workout at some point because I think she'd do a terrific job. Staying Power I'm not quite sold on as a whole, although the ending floorwork section is great. Step Forward will be hitting the exchange as soon as I get the replacement disc. I prefer really fun, dance-y step like Christi T.

Having said all that, I don't like these as much as I liked the two workouts Tracie lead in the last series she released. There is still a functional fitness feel to them, but they don't have as many creative moves as the older workouts.

jeanniem · 12-31-09, 08:54 PM

I don't find these anywhere near as tough as a classic Firm, the TLPs or some of the TLT's. These just aren't for me I guess. While I'm not looking for a punishing workout by any means, I am looking for intensity and these just aren't it for me.

lrb04 · 01-01-10, 12:45 AM

I love these workouts because I feel I workout but didn't kill myself. I find Tracie's moves refreshing but similar in some regards to the pink Firms. I like the instrumental music. It is a nice change. As regards to intensity, since my joints have issues I NEEDED to go low impact and lower intensity. I glad I did besides not killing myself I lost 15 pounds from doing less time and impact. I had been doing high impact and having a hard time losing 5 pounds. But with normal eating, I lost weight fairly easy. I am a much happier person and I don't need to work my muscle and body to death. Happy New Year!

stacy4ft9 · 01-01-10, 09:49 AM

I did Step Forward for the 2nd time and just love it -- everything about it! This is probably my favorite step workout right now.

Nessa · 01-01-10, 10:05 AM

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It is so sad that Anna Benson never got a chance to see these DVDs. She would have been so proud of Tracie. It feels like Anna's work is being carried forward in these DVDs. Tracie couldn't have done a better job with these. This is a stronger more focused Tracie as if that could be possible. The one on one format is also perfect. I hope she will continue with it in the future.

So well said. As I was doing Staying Power and Defining Shape, I was thinking about Anna! I love the new workouts also. They were on target for me and I always know I can heavy up if I need to...which I don't need to right now!

Denise R · 01-01-10, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by stacy4ft9

I did Step Forward for the 2nd time and just love it -- everything about it! This is probably my favorite step workout right now.

I think once I get the new version with no glitch, this workout will be a favorite as well! My thighs were on fire during the 2nd segment!

(by the way, does anyone know when we'll get the corrected version? That little glitch really throws me so I just do my own thing but I really want to learn that combo!)

Denise

Kathryn · 01-01-10, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Denise R

I really want to learn that combo!

It's in the 15-minute (labeled as 20 minutes) cardio premix, with no glitch. Ive done it, and really like it.

I'm planning on doing this workout today (as part of the VF exercise marathon) and I'm going to be changing over to the premix when that segment comes up, then going back to the regular workout to continue.

I am somewhat tempted to try the workout with the glitch, to see if I can do as I see rather than what I hear (but I think it would be like rubbing my tummy while patting my head...though I can do that fairly easily, LOL!)

BarbK · 01-01-10, 02:37 PM

I've done them all once now - but not in order and did Defining Shape last, which I thought was great up to the balance segment (the first 30 minutes). When she went into the balance segment, I didn't think it belonged there or blended too well, then onto the way-too-easy (beginner) floor work which was a total disappointment.

But overall, I liked this workout.

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Yesterday, new years eve, I did TLP - DSP and yes, these workouts aren't anywhere as intense as her older stuff.

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Am I missing something? What does everyone like about Staying Power? What weight Medball are you using; I'm using 6 lbs and it just doesn't get my HR up at all. I've done the entire workout and the 22 minute premix as an add-on.

LovingLife · 01-01-10, 03:01 PM

[QUOTE=BarbK;1470974]I've done them all once now - but not in order and did Defining Shape last, which I thought was great up to the balance segment (the first 30 minutes). When she went into the balance segment, I didn't think it belonged there or blended too well, then onto the way-too-easy (beginner) floor work which was a total disappointment.

I haven't done Defining Shape yet, but could you add ankle weights to the floor work to make it more challenging?

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12-31-09, 05:53 PM
horusosiris Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Never Never Land	I have done Step Forward and Staying Power and enjoyed both. I thought that they were fun and she used some unique moves. I use them to hit a muscle grouping a second time in the week. After I did my legs routine, I did step Forward and my legs really felt it the next day. I like her instructional style. She moves right along in these workouts and not a moment is wasted.

12-31-09, 06:13 PM
Taz95 VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002	I like Defining Shape and Back Up. The medicine ball cardio in Back Up is terrific and has a lot of great sports-inspired moves. I hope Tracie considers doing an all-med ball workout at some point because I think she'd do a terrific job. Staying Power I'm not quite sold on as a whole, although the ending floorwork section is great. Step Forward will be hitting the exchange as soon as I get the replacement disc. I prefer really fun, dance-y step like Christi T. Having said all that, I don't like these as much as I liked the two workouts Tracie lead in the last series she released. There is still a functional fitness feel to them, but they don't have as many creative moves as the older workouts.

12-31-09, 08:54 PM
jeanniem VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002	I don't find these anywhere near as tough as a classic Firm, the TLPs or some of the TLT's. These just aren't for me I guess. While I'm not looking for a punishing workout by any means, I am looking for intensity and these just aren't it for me.

01-01-10, 12:45 AM
lrb04 Join Date: Jun 2007	I love these workouts because I feel I workout but didn't kill myself. I find Tracie's moves refreshing but similar in some regards to the pink Firms. I like the instrumental music. It is a nice change. As regards to intensity, since my joints have issues I NEEDED to go low impact and lower intensity. I glad I did besides not killing myself I lost 15 pounds from doing less time and impact. I had been doing high impact and having a hard time losing 5 pounds. But with normal eating, I lost weight fairly easy. I am a much happier person and I don't need to work my muscle and body to death. Happy New Year!

01-01-10, 09:49 AM
stacy4ft9 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Virginia	I did Step Forward for the 2nd time and just love it -- everything about it! This is probably my favorite step workout right now.

01-01-10, 02:37 PM
BarbK VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida	I've done them all once now - but not in order and did Defining Shape last, which I thought was great up to the balance segment (the first 30 minutes). When she went into the balance segment, I didn't think it belonged there or blended too well, then onto the way-too-easy (beginner) floor work which was a total disappointment. But overall, I liked this workout. --- Yesterday, new years eve, I did TLP - DSP and yes, these workouts aren't anywhere as intense as her older stuff. --- Am I missing something? What does everyone like about Staying Power? What weight Medball are you using; I'm using 6 lbs and it just doesn't get my HR up at all. I've done the entire workout and the 22 minute premix as an add-on.

01-01-10, 03:01 PM
LovingLife VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Santa Cruz mountains, CA	[QUOTE=BarbK;1470974]I've done them all once now - but not in order and did Defining Shape last, which I thought was great up to the balance segment (the first 30 minutes). When she went into the balance segment, I didn't think it belonged there or blended too well, then onto the way-too-easy (beginner) floor work which was a total disappointment. I haven't done Defining Shape yet, but could you add ankle weights to the floor work to make it more challenging? __________________ Renee Allen "I know you're tired, but jump higher!" -- Cathe DISCLOSURE: I had a professional relationship with Beachbody. For details, take a look at my profile or see my blog www.foodplusfitness.net .