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Tracie Long's Focus: Power Up

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Level:		Inter/Advan

Aerobics impact:		Higher

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Upper body:		5 minutes	(28%)
Lower body:		10 minutes	(55%)
Abs:		3 minutes	(17%)

	(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)

Instructor:		Tracie Long
		Instructor profile

Customer rating:

(average of 7 customer ratings)


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A wide variety of moves in a compact, very challenging program. Similar in intensity to the early “The Firm” step workouts, it’s a diverse blend of aerobics and toning (Tracie was an original Firm Master instructor). The first section burns calories with powerful, high-impact jumps (up on the step, and then off). The second segment intermixes step aerobics with wide-ranging, off-step movements. The last section features a medley of equally-intense body-sculpting exercises (e.g. on-step, “plyometric push-ups” are tough!). Straight-forward, one-on-one cuing. ©2010. DVD has: Chapter menus, Wide screen.

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Tracie Long's Focus: Power Up

Don't Stop the Cardio

I agree with previous reviewers. I would've loved this workout if the rest and recovery sections were deleted. First, it is only a 30-minute workout, therefore, I want to sweat and feel exhausted at the end. The rest and recovery sections made the video feel beginner to intermediate. Overall, I do like all of Tracie's videos, but I am starting to feel as if she is tailoring her workouts for the 50+ age bracket as the cardio sections in all her videos (except for Step Forward) seem to be short and lower in impact with those dreaded "recovery" sections. - posted by Amy on 8/12/2010

great short workout

this workout was great for those of us short on time....easy to modify to make harder (or easier) if you need. Very refreshing different from what I'm used to. Would recommend it. - posted by adrienne on 8/5/2010

Great Workout!

I will be doing this video for years to come. This is one awesome video......... - posted by Ludovina on 6/18/2010

Short and tough

I love this video. It is not long but it get right to the point...a tough workout. - posted by Ludovina on 6/18/2010

Great workout!

This gets your heart pumping fast. I like that there is no wasted time. The step section is hard, lots of jumping. I feel it is similar to Jillian's 30 day Shred, they work you hard for 30 min, keeping it moving, no set up and blab about what is coming next. Just work. (I don't understand why people complain it is too short when they know it is only 30 min.) It is a great, not easy 30 min workout. - posted by Denise on 6/13/2010

Pretty good but not great

This workout is definitely intermediate, not intermediate/advanced. To me there is a warm-up and it is plenty sufficient. What I didn't like was the rest and recovery during such short aerobic moves. I just kept jumping and running when she marched and rested and even then it was not challenging enough. She even includes a minute cool down between sections, also not necessary! If you are used to doing Cathe, you will be disappointed. I also don't understand when she cues "march" when she does some side to side lunge type move. That is not a march. Later she says "march" and then does. Strange. The last section is mislabeled as 10 minutes of toning on the Collage bar graph - its really six minutes of toning ("plyo" push-ups, abs, and tricep dips on the step) and three minutes of stretching. I used a mat for the stretch, much more conducive to actually stretching that sitting on the step. I used the mat for the push-ups and ab work also which to me are less awkward. Having said all that, I liked this workout overall. It was kind of fun for a short easier workout and I modified to make it more intense - when she slowed down, I didn't. Tracie is someone I like to spend time with. Its a not a bad workout when you are short on time and Tracie is a great instructor - no dread factor. - posted by Cheryl on 6/9/2010

Short On Time

I really wanted to love this one - I love the Firm and I love a 30 minute work out because that is all I can squeeze in. I was just disappointed with this one. There is no warm up at all - you jump, literally, right into split lunge jumps on the step. The workout did fly by and you never get bored, but I didn't feel like any one section of my body was worked out long enough to get fatigued. At the end of the tape, I was sweaty, but I certainly felt like I had energy to keep going. I prefer the intensity of Cathe, Jillian, the Firm, and even some old school Tamilee. Bummer. - posted by Kristen on 6/1/2010

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Reading a Time Graph

Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.

Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.

Chapter menus

You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).

Wide screen

The program fully fills a wide-screen television screen. Note: These videos will display black bars at the top and bottom on a traditional 4 x 3 ratio TV screen.

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Step aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The step aerobics segments involve stepping up and down on a platform. The moves range from simple stepping to more choreographed exercises. These segments require a step bench platform. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.