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03-25-16, 11:03 AM | |
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Yelly, I also hope that you reconsider. I also thought you made valid points in your posts and didn't need to delete them. I also agree with cherimac that it's hard to read feelings and facial expressions through a computer screen. And it does go both ways as you pointed out.
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03-25-16, 11:28 AM | |
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Yelly, I've enjoyed quite a bit of your threads, and I too hope you reconsider
Anything that comes out of Tracy Anderson's mouth will sure be polarizing, and while on one hand I've decided to stay away from the general discussion thread for threads like this one, on the other I'll say that I've made great friends here, and found wonderful information that has been quite useful in my journey. I guess people should be able to choose whatever form of exercise out there, without fear of shaming, or schooling about other body/fitness goals that are "good and commendable".
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03-25-16, 11:59 AM | ||
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I also don't believe anti-TA threads will stop anyone from trying her workouts. People are going to do what they want, and sometimes negative threads call attention to workouts they might not have otherwise considered.
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03-25-16, 12:37 PM | ||
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As for Cathe's actions, I haven't visited her forum in ages. So maybe, it's changed. Back then, she used Chris and other forum members to bully other members that had constructive criticism. She has even called out at least one VF member on her forum because that member was disappointed that one of her series had inadequate warm-ups and cool-downs. The linked thread shows another example(s). There was also the fiasco with DVDs not playing in certain DVD players. As for the workouts themselves, I don't like when she does upright rows because they are dangerous for the shoulders. I usually substitute a different exercise. She also does too much isolation work for the biceps and triceps for my taste. At one point, I did get tired of her using too many Power 7's, 15's, etc. in her workouts. She could have been a little more innovative but I was also used to CIA workouts. Despite this, I still have a lot of her older workouts. I haven't been buying her new ones lately because she doesn't really offer anything new that isn't in her older workouts.
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Hi everyone - I know I am late to the party... but I just wanted to offer some points as someone who regularly does TA streaming and follows her on instagram. I also do Cathe workouts - lol.
The mention of TA advocating for teeny tiny arms etc... I think are more from an earlier time period - when she came out with the MAT workout. Since then - if you ever visit her instagram - she really advocates for empowering women as mothers, professionals and any walk of life they are in. For those who subscribe to her streaming she weekly puts out a TAMILY article that features a woman who is striving and achieving to be her best self - these women are NOT celebrities. She also has made many posts about moving your body, being in sync with your body and accepting it for it being the best shape that it can be (individually). In addition to Gywynth Paltrow - she has also been linked to Lena Dunham who she praises for getting out there - doing her workouts and enjoying the movement of her body. Her trainers (featured on the streaming site) are of all different body shapes - several them very curvy and not in the "teeny tiny" category. I can agree with Debbie S.- that her workouts are TOUGH (streaming and continuity). I am drenched after an hour of full body balance moves. I also really enjoy the focus it takes to master some of the creative moves she comes up with. As for the article - it seems that it is difficult to judge - since someone else wrote about TA- not TA herself. Some of us aren't even sure if the article is a parody of her ideas. It is clear that workout celebrities often have ideas we find strange or unfounded. It is also clear that peoples idea's and philosophies can change over time - so we need to take it with a grain of salt and use our common sense to decide what is best for ourselves as individuals. Finally - I am a TA fan - but I am also a fan of exercise in general. We are all on a quest to find what works best to make us our best. TA works for me and make me feel at my best- I am happy for those who have found kettlebells or Hiit or heavy weights work for them too. Cheers to you all |
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