Current thoughts about Tracie's Longevity series?

toaster · 02-07-10, 09:34 AM

I have read most of the thread on Tracie Long's new series, and I am strongly leaning towards purchasing Defining Shape. (It took me awhile to realize that I don't click as well with Tracie's cardio; plus, although I love circuit workouts, I have a ton of these but don't have as many pure strength workouts.) I am also somewhat interested in Back Up.

Now that people have had these for a little while and tried them several times, does anyone have any additional thoughts to share? Are any favorites emerging? If I did buy a second Tracie (e.g., Back Up), I would be purchasing that instead of Kellly Coffey-Meyer's Muscle Definition, so feel free to make any comments along those lines. (I prefer Kelly to Tracie as an instructor, but after reading extensively about both workouts, I think Tracie's would better fit in with my collection at the present time.)

Thanks!

dnna · 02-07-10, 09:44 AM

I have them and have done them all and there is no fun factor for me- I just don't want to take one of the shelf and do it. I did the step one again and it was drudgery to ME- not slamming TL -jmho
maybe because it is just TL and no background people- but if you like a serious get to work/ get it done workout this might be for you.
donna

Lexy · 02-07-10, 10:11 AM

I just got the Longevity series and have done each once so don't remember everything about them. I like them a lot but they don't have a fun factor. But I don't think Kelly's have a fun factor either. Actually, I'm not a fan of Kelly - not sure why.

Defining Shape has the least amount of cardio but I think it still has some. Most exercises are combination style so you can get your HR up a bit. Back Up has at least 20 minutes of cardio and med ball "sports" drills. Loved it! Lots of shoulder work in a functional sense.

I need to heavy up the next time I do these. I bought them for their functional fitness aspect, not strength, and their "longevity" as far as still using them as I get even older. I didn't feel worked hard for any particular muscle group but felt GREAT after doing them. Definite keepers for me. But if you're looking for more straight up strength dvds, I think Kelly (or someone else) would be a better fit.

kimmie2191 · 02-07-10, 10:15 AM

The only one I have kept is the stepping workout and I am debating on that one. This series did not have any fun factor at all for me.

lorajc · 02-07-10, 10:22 AM

OOhh.... I love Back Up and Staying Power. I have not yet tried the step workout and have done Defining Shape a couple times, but it is not a fave.

The ones I like have really fun med ball segments with fun athletic cardio. I like the mix of moves in them. Satisfies my exercise ADD.

ETA: but I guess you don't like Tracie's cardio...sorry

Patti S. · 02-07-10, 10:25 AM

I agree with the majority, no fun factor. Defining Shape has been my favorite of the set (probably because it's all strength), Staying Power is my least favorite due to the cardio segments which I find REALLY boring. Traded the step one right away because I don't like step and I'm "eh" about Back Up.

Won't be buying the Focus workouts 'cause (for me) Tracie has jumped the shark.

toaster · 02-07-10, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the feedback so far, everyone! I do like working with the med ball, so I might enjoy those cardio segments if I were to purchase Back Up. I don't mind the weight segments getting my HR up--in fact, that's a plus to me. But maybe I should just get Defining Shape and see what I think...

debbied · 02-07-10, 01:15 PM

ITA with Lexy. There is no fun factor, but it certainly serves a functional fitness purpose. I think it's an ok workout. I will keep it, but don't imagine I will pull it out unless I have one of those conversations with myself.

The ironic thing for me is that my 14YO DD absolutely LOVES it. She has done my TJ among others and certainly prides herself on knowing all the instructors (she found an article in one of her teen mags about Beth Chamberlain and Kbells). I asked her why she likes this one and her reply was that 'it makes me feel good.' HTH

toaster · 02-07-10, 02:07 PM

I just wanted to note that there are NO reviews posted for this series yet--I hope that some of you will add your impressions, good or bad, to the reviews section!

jeanniem · 02-07-10, 02:26 PM

Of the series, Back Up is the only one I would recommend. To me the rest are unbalanced and not as challenging as her prior videos.

I just did the full step workout and the last tune has uneven reps (right vs left) which I really hate. (one reason Strong Bear is frustrating for me).

IMO Tracie depended on her personality to carry the workouts rather than the workout being the selling point. She has a great personality on screen, but that's not enough to make up for the sound level issues or the weakness of the workouts.

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02-07-10, 09:34 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Current thoughts about Tracie's Longevity series? I have read most of the thread on Tracie Long's new series, and I am strongly leaning towards purchasing Defining Shape. (It took me awhile to realize that I don't click as well with Tracie's cardio; plus, although I love circuit workouts, I have a ton of these but don't have as many pure strength workouts.) I am also somewhat interested in Back Up. Now that people have had these for a little while and tried them several times, does anyone have any additional thoughts to share? Are any favorites emerging? If I did buy a second Tracie (e.g., Back Up), I would be purchasing that instead of Kellly Coffey-Meyer's Muscle Definition, so feel free to make any comments along those lines. (I prefer Kelly to Tracie as an instructor, but after reading extensively about both workouts, I think Tracie's would better fit in with my collection at the present time.) Thanks! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

02-07-10, 09:44 AM
dnna Join Date: Sep 2002	I have them and have done them all and there is no fun factor for me- I just don't want to take one of the shelf and do it. I did the step one again and it was drudgery to ME- not slamming TL -jmho maybe because it is just TL and no background people- but if you like a serious get to work/ get it done workout this might be for you. donna

02-07-10, 10:11 AM
Lexy VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Amelia Island FL	I just got the Longevity series and have done each once so don't remember everything about them. I like them a lot but they don't have a fun factor. But I don't think Kelly's have a fun factor either. Actually, I'm not a fan of Kelly - not sure why. Defining Shape has the least amount of cardio but I think it still has some. Most exercises are combination style so you can get your HR up a bit. Back Up has at least 20 minutes of cardio and med ball "sports" drills. Loved it! Lots of shoulder work in a functional sense. I need to heavy up the next time I do these. I bought them for their functional fitness aspect, not strength, and their "longevity" as far as still using them as I get even older. I didn't feel worked hard for any particular muscle group but felt GREAT after doing them. Definite keepers for me. But if you're looking for more straight up strength dvds, I think Kelly (or someone else) would be a better fit. __________________ Lexy It is better to travel well than to arrive - Buddhist proverb Train because you love your body, not because you hate your body. (Girls Gone Strong)

02-07-10, 10:15 AM
kimmie2191 VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Carolina	The only one I have kept is the stepping workout and I am debating on that one. This series did not have any fun factor at all for me.

02-07-10, 10:22 AM
lorajc Join Date: Jul 2005	OOhh.... I love Back Up and Staying Power. I have not yet tried the step workout and have done Defining Shape a couple times, but it is not a fave. The ones I like have really fun med ball segments with fun athletic cardio. I like the mix of moves in them. Satisfies my exercise ADD. ETA: but I guess you don't like Tracie's cardio...sorry

02-07-10, 10:25 AM
Patti S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orange County, CA	I agree with the majority, no fun factor. Defining Shape has been my favorite of the set (probably because it's all strength), Staying Power is my least favorite due to the cardio segments which I find REALLY boring. Traded the step one right away because I don't like step and I'm "eh" about Back Up. Won't be buying the Focus workouts 'cause (for me) Tracie has jumped the shark. __________________ "We are so fortunate we get to exercise" - Erin O' Brien

02-07-10, 10:43 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Thanks for the feedback so far, everyone! I do like working with the med ball, so I might enjoy those cardio segments if I were to purchase Back Up. I don't mind the weight segments getting my HR up--in fact, that's a plus to me. But maybe I should just get Defining Shape and see what I think... __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

02-07-10, 01:15 PM
debbied VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Florida	ITA with Lexy. There is no fun factor, but it certainly serves a functional fitness purpose. I think it's an ok workout. I will keep it, but don't imagine I will pull it out unless I have one of those conversations with myself. The ironic thing for me is that my 14YO DD absolutely LOVES it. She has done my TJ among others and certainly prides herself on knowing all the instructors (she found an article in one of her teen mags about Beth Chamberlain and Kbells). I asked her why she likes this one and her reply was that 'it makes me feel good.' HTH __________________ Debbie *Constantly in a state of gratitude.* Dream big because the only thing that can hold you back is a life without dreams. Sean O'Malley If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, it's just possible you haven't grasped the situation. Jean Kerr

02-07-10, 02:07 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	I just wanted to note that there are NO reviews posted for this series yet--I hope that some of you will add your impressions, good or bad, to the reviews section! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

02-07-10, 02:26 PM
jeanniem VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002	Of the series, Back Up is the only one I would recommend. To me the rest are unbalanced and not as challenging as her prior videos. I just did the full step workout and the last tune has uneven reps (right vs left) which I really hate. (one reason Strong Bear is frustrating for me). IMO Tracie depended on her personality to carry the workouts rather than the workout being the selling point. She has a great personality on screen, but that's not enough to make up for the sound level issues or the weakness of the workouts.