Outstanding! Not enough stars to accurately rate this!
Joy Bramble | New York, NY USA | 08/01/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A Firm Believer for 17 years, I have worked out with Tracie Long--a former Firm instructor/workout lead/choreographer--on numerous occasions and she has never been better than she is in this workout...nor have I ever seen her look better (her body is amazing!). And the workout...phenomenal! It works your core, balance, and agility, the medicine balls adds intensity to the cardio, and the glute work serves up a burn like you won't believe!
Tracie, as always, is at once remote/reserved and engaging. Though a former cheerleader, she WILL NOT cheer you on through the workout. Though she may seem unaffected by the routines/somewhat mechanical for the better part of the workout, there are definitely times when it is clear that she is feeling the burn just as you are. Her cueing: flawless. Flawless. She is a no-nonsense, athletically built woman who does not play and that, in turn, encourages me to give it all that I've got.
The workout is, I would say, equal parts cardio (90% done with the ball) and intense/unique glute work. It's a sweatfest! I began sweating during the warmup and the sweat kept coming until the very end! As one reviewer has outlined the workout in detail, I will only add that ANYONE who works out regularly to DVDs at home should do this workout...even if only to find out how rigorous a non-dumbbell/medicine ball workout can be.
My many, many years of workouts have prepared me for this workout...and this workout, along with my Firm workouts, will be my foundation for many more years of workouts!
Outstanding!
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Fun and effective
nickel | hurley, ny | 03/02/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love tracie long training dvds. I usually use this DVD once per week to supplement jogging and yoga. It really tones your lower body like running can't do and shapes your butt! You can really feel the difference in your lower body after working muscles that normally don't get overexerted. Even when i'm feeling non-motivational its easy to work out because you don't have to drive anywhere. Its really fun and challenging, and i also love the music. You will feel stronger and more confident after doing this workout."