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Tracie Long's Focus: Break Through

Backcover description: Fitness expert, Tracie Long, takes cardio to a whole new level with this 30 minute medicine ball cardio workout. Using full range movements that Focus on extending through the body from head to toe while engaging the core, Break Through’s c

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Tracie Long's Focus: Break Through

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Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Higher

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Upper body:		3 minutes	(17%)
Lower body:		2 minutes	(11%)
Upper/lower:		7 minutes	(39%)
Abs:		6 minutes	(33%)

	(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)

Instructor:		Tracie Long
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Certified instructor description: A compact, time-efficient program that utilizes a medicine ball for both fat-burning and body-sculpting. The ball increases the overall intensity while adding rotation and balance elements. The first section alternates pure cardio with core-focused, ball-enhanced toning. The second segment features a medley of layered sculpting exercises (e.g. a simple side lunge transitions into a lateral jump and finishes with a tough “balance lunge” on one leg). The program ends with a challenging floorwork section. Clear, easy-to-follow cuing by a former Firm master instructor. ©2010. DVD has: Chapter menus, Wide screen.

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Tracie Long's Focus: Break Through
Great little workout
Tracie really gets a lot done in 30 minutes. I was quite surprised that she never quit. You just move from one exercise to the next and don't waste a second. I love the functional moves that really work the core. This is one of the best med ball workouts that I have done. On the ab work I could actually feel my lower abs working. Tracie's instruction is spot on. What a little gem when I am short on time. - posted by kathy on 4/27/2012

A great little metabolism booster in 30 minutes....
but yes, you might need a smaller med ball than usual. This workout is great for a small space and it is not boring at all. I plan on getting the other focus workouts. - posted by RuthNYC on 4/8/2012

Just ok
I agree with the other negative reviews that a standard medicine ball will be too large/heavy to use with this workout. I use a light hand weight instead. The pace is rushed and there is virtually no cueing. The music is not that great and sometimes drowns out her voice. It could have been a good workout DVD, but misses on a lot of points. - posted by Pam on 8/15/2011

Good with a few flaws
This was my first Tracie Long workout. Despite the lack of background exercisers and a simple set, Tracie easily held my attention for 30 minutes. The moves were innovative and I was really sweating after only 30 minutes. I also really liked the music. As another reviewer mentioned, there really isn't much of a warm-up. I also disliked the camera work which showed a lot of her lower body when she was doing a multi-part move with the upper body. Why are you zooming in on her simple lunges when she is doing a choreographed multi-part move with the medicine ball in the upper body out of camera range? All I have is a 5 lb medicine ball. This worked great for some segments but for others, it was either too ungainly or heavy for me to keep up. I don't know if I need a variety of ball sizes or Tracie is just going too fast (the pass under the leg segment was when it was most noticeable.) Finally, although this workout is marked as higher I was able to pretty successfully modify it to lower impact if you are interested in doing that. I might buy another Tracie video again but I'll have to consider it as they are relatively pricey and I had a few quibbles with this one. - posted by Vanessa on 5/17/2011

No
I'm one of the few dissenting voices here, but I really don't understand the popularity of this instructor and this series. I own two of the Focus workouts, which I bought to use with my medicine ball. Sadly, the regular sized med ball I have (4lbs, nothing crazy) is just too large and hard to use in Tracie's workouts. There's no way I can do several of these moves safely, since my ball is much bigger than my hand (and not squishy). I also feel like everything's really rushed in this, and that I can't focus on the moves because she's racing through them. Her cueing is horrendous, and there wasn't really a warmup. I also think the price is outrageous, seventeen bucks for one thirty minute workout. - posted by Jamie on 4/25/2011

Great, Quick Workout
The moves with the compact medicine ball are unique and constantly varied, making the time fly by. A very efficient workout in that it hits every area in the 30-minutes. A few spots seemed a little frenetic (i.e., the transitions could have been a little smoother), however, and thus only 4 out of 5 stars. - posted by Courtney on 4/21/2011

Tracie Always Deliver
Really tough. Tracie really knows the areas to attack to make you "feel it" the next day. Been a huge fan of hers from the beginning and she is a great instructor. Really happy with this one. - posted by Valerie Lewis on 4/17/2011

Now I actually workout when I only have 30 minutes!
I have other thirty minute workout DVDs but this one is the best workout for that short time period. I know I'll get a great workout within thirty minutes and I can feel the endorphins for a while when I am finished. The medicine ball feels completely different than using weights so it's a good way to mix things up as well. - posted by Gina on 4/15/2011

All the exercise you'll need for the day!
This workout is all you'll need for the day! Even though it's only 30 minutes using a hand ball, the moves are intense and will really make you sweat! There's lots of fat burning, as well as standing abdominal twists. The ball is fun to use, and you can really feel your muscles working. I was surprised and delighted at the great workout I got with this dvd. I usually have to do several 30-minute workouts to get the same effect. The abdominal floor work is tough and effective. Tracy's cuing is as good as ever, and she's in top shape! - posted by Myra on 3/29/2011

Want my money back
I have no desire to do this one again. It did get my heart rate up but I felt rushed and it was hard to follow. The mat work was a joke. I did not feel this challenged me at all. I don't have time to give more specifics as to why I do not like this one. This DVD was not worth $20.00. I am a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness instructor. I love to get new ideas from others in the industry. Unfortunately I did not benefit from this one. - posted by Christine on 3/24/2011

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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.

Floor aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a 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.