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\"Tracy<\/p>\n

My journey with Tracy Anderson<\/em>\u00a0began with a dislocated ankle and a broken leg. I ran almost daily prior to the break, and felt terrified to sit on my butt for 4 months. I desperately looked for something, anything<\/em> that I could do to workout. Fast forward 2 years later, and I\u2019m writing a Tracy Anderson review.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

It\u2019s funny how life can throw you a box of lemons, and you either decide to make lemonade or cry over the lemons. I believe that everything\u00a0<\/em>happens for a reason, and sometimes you have to be put on your butt to get it. In this case, the metaphor translated quite literally.<\/p>\n

I discovered a lot of things during this time, and needed a \u201creset button\u201d to allow that to happen. During the weeks leading up to my ankle surgery and a month post operation, I couldn\u2019t do anything physical. I spent that time reading about my overall health. Not only did I discover Tracy Anderson<\/em>, I also self-diagnosed myself with hypothyroidism and got a blood test to confirm it.<\/p>\n

The signs of hypothyroidism were there since childhood, but I never slowed down long enough to pay them the attention they deserved. Likewise, I never slowed down long enough to be honest with myself about my workout regimen. I ran at least 4 miles a day, and did not have the body that I wanted. In fact, I was 15 lbs overweight. This was partially due to my hypothyroid disease, but my workout routine also had a part to play.<\/p>\n

How Tracy Anderson Changed My Workouts<\/h2>\n

So now that you have the back story, I bet you are wondering how in the world did I use the Tracy Anderson Method<\/em> with a broken leg! I found Tracy Anderson<\/em> on Pinterest<\/a> while searching for arm exercises. I never thought for even a second that I could do leg exercises with a broken leg.<\/p>\n

I soon discovered that the vast majority of her leg exercises were done while on one\u2019s hands and knees. Since my break was below the knee, I was able to do a lot of her moves. At the time, I would search Pinterest for TA arm and leg moves and create a workout list for myself.<\/p>\n

It was not until I was in a \u201cwalking boot,\u201d that I started Tracy Anderson Streaming. Keep in mind that I was still not allowed to put any weight on the walking boot. I would use the knee walker during the arm portion, and perform the leg moves that did not require weight on my bum leg.<\/p>\n

So here is the interesting part : I was losing weight, my body looked leaner and I had a broken leg <\/em>all at the same time. I had an Oprah aha! moment : \u201cRunning my ass off does not give me the results I want.\u201d Yes, I am burning a lot of calories. No, I don\u2019t have a lean and balanced body.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that I\u2019ve also worked out with personal trainers for years at a time. I did not get the results I craved with their traditional forms of strength training either. I bulked up even more, and moved back to a \u201crunning only\u201d regimen.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the dance\/arms portion of the Tracy Anderson Master Class. I had zero rhythm prior to Tracy. My sister was the dancer, I was the tennis player. I was very uncomfortable with the moves, and mostly confused in the arm\/dance-ish portion of the Master Class.<\/p>\n

My 16 year old daughter recently told me that she is wasting her time doing a Tracy Anderson workout. Specifically, she said that she spends more time trying to figure out what Tracy Anderson is doing than actually working out.<\/p>\n

She is right. This is exactly how you will feel in the beginning. If I had the option of running in the beginning of my Tracy Anderson journey, I would have given up and gone back to running. I crave a good sweat like anyone else.<\/p>\n

You know how they say anything worth getting takes time and effort ? It turns out they are right.<\/p>\n

Stick with Tracy Anderson, and you will see amazing results. It won\u2019t happen over night, and you will want to scream at the crazy moves that she maneuvers with lightening speed. Nonetheless, its all worth it.<\/p>\n

By the way, you absolutely will sweat during the Master Class. The Master Class is different than yoga, pilates or pure barre in that there is an element of pace. This is partially what frustrates people in the beginning, but its also what creates the calorie burn. (Disclaimer : I\u2019m not a yoga, pilates or pure barre expert. I also have nothing against those forms of exercise. In fact, I believe the Tracy Anderson method incorporates elements of those in her Master Class. )<\/p>\n

Tracy encourages additional cardio in the form of dance cardio if you have weight you want to lose. However, I am here to tell you that the Master Class has an element of cardio to it. Some weeks more than others, but I always sweat.<\/p>\n

Below is a detailed explanation of the changes I experienced with my body during 2 years of working out with Tracy Anderson.<\/p>\n

How Tracy Anderson Changed My Body<\/h2>\n

Through repeated practice<\/strong>, I started to understand how Tracy Anderson moved in her classes. Once that happened, I started to have more strength, balance, flexibility and a leaner physique.<\/p>\n

No I\u2019m not lifting 25 pound kettle bells, but I can do things I\u2019ve never done before.<\/p>\n

I can hold up my own weight with one arm in a really weird position while kicking one of my legs in the opposite direction. More importantly, I can do it 30 times at a crazy fast pace. Oh yeah, I can also do all that with ankle weights.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve noticed some very interesting changes in my body that must be methodical on Tracy Anderson\u2019s part. My back looks strong, yet my arms don\u2019t look overly tone.<\/p>\n

Proof is in the pudding, so take a look at this photo taken in Italy.<\/p>\n

\"Tracy<\/p>\n

I am less impressed with my back muscles in this picture than how my \u201cnew\u201d back makes my arms look leaner than before. I\u2019ve previously worked my ass off to have sculpted arms, and they still bulged behind my back. I think its because my arms were not in \u201cbalance\u201d with my back.<\/p>\n

I think this is pretty obvious, but I am fully aware that I don\u2019t have a perfect body. I am just a better version of me<\/em> after doing the TA method for 2 years.<\/p>\n

Anyway, Tracy\u2019s method also really lifts your butt. More importantly, lifting your butt gets rid of saddle bags.<\/p>\n

Stay with me. Stand in front of a mirror, and put your hands on your bum. Lift your bum, and tell me what you see in the comments below.<\/p>\n

Yup, saddlebags are gone. Its amazing how that works\u2026right ?<\/p>\n

One cannot talk about the Tracy Anderson Method without discussing the core. Interestingly, I\u2019ve noticed that the TA method works the obliques or lateral portions of the core more than the center.<\/p>\n

Again, I think this is done to design a strong but also feminine looking core.<\/p>\n

I still have a long way to go in my core, as this my stubborn area. However, I bet those abs look amazing under the layer of fat and loose skin!<\/p>\n

What you need to get started with the Tracy Anderson Method<\/h2>\n

First and foremost, you will need patience! After you have resolved to be confused for a while, you will need a few other things.<\/p>\n

Every Tracy Anderson Master Class uses 1.5 ankle weights, 2.5 ankle weights and 3 lb hand weights. You can get them here.<\/p>\n