Teen Meta

[furmomof6]

Originally Posted by JP44

My 15 yo DS (Aspergers Syndrome) has proprioception issues. It's not uncommon and it severely limits his ability to participate in sports. It's why we have him mostly use machines for weight training. There's a disconnect between what his body is actually doing vs. what he thinks it's doing.


Joan

Joan, I hope I didn't offend you by using the smirking face with that word! Though based on your response, it doesn't appear that I did. Just making sure... It just struck me as an odd term that I never heard before, but now I understand what it's all about.

Originally Posted by cherimac

I like all the input and the things I've learned here. I really want my daughter to love exercise and not be afraid to lift weights. But honestly, I don't think that a "teen" workout is necessary~my DD likes to exercise to other workouts of mine anyway.

+1

[zraipel]

She must have known that I am on the no-buy 'til Feb

[nairie]

Can't wait for reviews! And such a great price, as it includes 4 (?) DVDs!

I hope she has previews soon! And I hope it's not all on the knees floorwork.

I love floorwork but only on the side/on the back variety (like Sylwia does in Tonique mat). Too much on the knees/plank work, although a GREAT way to work the entire body, puts TOO much stress on my back and wrists

[glamgal]

Did anyone notice that it comes with a "Metaband specially created for teen workouts"??? I'm interested to know more about this part of it...

[nairie]

Originally Posted by glamgal

Did anyone notice that it comes with a "Metaband specially created for teen workouts"??? I'm interested to know more about this part of it...

Yes Jennifer, I saw that too! I wonder what the metaband is!

[lila_says]

I'm assuming it is a resistance (aka firewalker) band --- that says Tracey Anderson on it.

[nairie]

Oh that makes sense about the resistance band! Sounds like it'll be a cool program!!

[shoegoddess]

Originally Posted by SpiritSong

I think TA may be one of the last instructors I would want influencing a teenage girl. There is enough pressure to be teeny tiny out there.

Totally agree!

[juberann]

I usually stay quiet on TA topics because I just never feel she's worth my time but, LORD FORBID she become a role model for teenage girls. Her "teeny tiny" message is ridiculous and dangerous. Like teen girls don't have enough pressure already (I know, I have a 16 year old girl). I don't even want my daughter knowing who she is much less what she has to say.

[JP44]

[QUOTE=furmomof6;2149368]Joan, I hope I didn't offend you by using the smirking face with that word! Though based on your response, it doesn't appear that I did. Just making sure... It just struck me as an odd term that I never heard before, but now I understand what it's all about.


Not at all, Christine! I understood from your post that you were unfamiliar w/ the term & just looking for clarification. TA seems to use her own vocab at times so any uncertainty is completely understandable.

Re: the actual workouts - before dismissing them as inappropriate for teens due to messaging, I'll wait & see what they are actually like. I have a 17 yo daughter myself.

I think TA has evolved re: how she sells her program (not much teeny tiny talk anymore) & I don't know that her emphasis on light weights is that different from many barre programs or Tonique for that matter.


Joan