Tracy Anderson’s Dance Cardio Review
Looking for an at-home dance workout routine where you can work up a sweat and tone your muscles? Tracy Anderson’s Dance Cardio workout might be just the thing you need!
Is anyone else struggling to get back into an exercise routine? After a few weeks of scattered workouts, I’m still trying to get myself back in the grove. Maybe that’s why I impulse purchased a new workout DVD from Target. (I mean, it was on sale for $5.99. And I had a gift card.) I grabbed Tracy Anderson’s Dance + Cardio
because I have her Perfect Design workouts and I really like them.
What are Tracy Anderson’s workouts like?
If you haven’t done a Tracy Anderson workout before, think of it sort of like barre class: Lots of repetitive, small movements that make you ask yourself how in the world such a small movement can burn so much. I love her workouts for days when I’m just not feeling like jumping around with a lot of cardio. Naturally, I was intrigued since the purpose of this one was cardio. And dancing. Who doesn’t love to dance?
Does Tracy give you cues during the routines?
Tracy doesn’t talk during the entire workout, so you never really know what’s coming. This is fine if you’re the free-spirited workout type and you don’t really care if you do 7 or 9 reps or you might be kicking your right leg when she’s punching her left arm. Needless to say, it’s a little difficult to follow exactly but you don’t necessarily need to follow it exactly.
Who is Tracy Anderson’s Dance Cardio made for?
I think this workout DVD is best if you…
- Enjoy lower impact workouts. There is still a bit of jumping, but there aren’t any burpees, lunges, or that kind of thing.
- Want a quick 30-minute cardio session. I like that this workout is a lot shorter than her other DVDs but it still got my heart rate up.
- Like flexible workouts without a lot of direction. You have to do a bit of guessing on where she’s going next, but it also means you won’t get sick of the same old phrases when you watch it for the 45th time.
I don’t think this will be my go-to workout, but it’s nice to have it in the rotation. I do like it when I can mute a workout and blast my own tunes, without worrying that I’m going to miss the directions.
Interested in other workout videos? Read other workout video reviews! Be sure to check out Tracy Anderson’s Perfect Design workout if you want to tone your muscles with minimal equipment.
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I just can’t imagine someone not talking in a workout video. Is it weird that I want to buy it just to see how that works?
Thanks for the review, super helpful. I’m definitely in a rut. 🙁
I can’t believe she doesn’t talk through the entire thing! I’ve done one of her arm workouts on YouTube before several years ago and come to think of it, I don’t remember her talking. But I do remember my arms feeling really tired and I didn’t have to use weights or anything so that’s good.
My current favorite workout are Body Attack classes at my gym. I tried doing the home workout thing but I lost the motivation to keep up with it. But I always look forward to a BA class. They’re so much fun!
Sounds like a fun video! and your weekend sounds like it was amazing 🙂
xo,
Angela
I’m heading back to the gym tomorrow after a whole week off. I got sooo sick last week and getting out of bed early to work out just wasn’t happening. I’m feel ready for a good run, though, so I can’t wait to get back to it!
Vishnu introduced me to an app called Fitness Buddy and I’m really loving it. Check it out if you’re looking for new workouts – mostly strength based. I’m going to blog about it soon!
Have you ever tried any workout videos from Cathe? Or products from Beachbody? In my opinion, Cathe and Beachbody videos are the best at-home workouts you can do. To me, it wouldn’t be worth putting on my workout clothes to do a Tracy Anderson workout. That’s just my opinion! 🙂
I am horrible at dancing workouts! Zumba and me are a hot mess! Ha! Lately I’m enjoying HIIT and strength workouts. That and some yoga and a little cardio kickboxing while teaching 🙂
tracy anderson looks so in-shape and fun and like i wanna be her best friend – i can see why you impulse-bought her dvd 🙂 but i gotta go now because i saw a picture of healthy cookie dough bites in your post below this one and i’m all kinds of excited about that 🙂
Margs under a heated blanket sound awesome haha! When I get into a workout rut, a new workout usually helps. It looks like you’ve got that covered with the new workout DVD!
I am loving Barre workouts lately! I just need to find a gym close to me that offers them : / I hate that Tracy Anderson doesn’t talk during her workouts. It just makes me want to yell at the screen. I’m not that coordinated, girl!