TA leg toning question

kariev34 · 08-28-11, 04:23 PM

I'm so used to traditional squats and lunges for leg workouts which TA does none of. Do you all still find her workouts good for leg toning? I feel it in my hips and butt but not so much anywhere else. She is such a change for me in how I workout that its almost kindof scary to do something so completely different.

cardiomama · 08-28-11, 05:52 PM

I think so, as the entire leg is engaged for the floor-work exercises, moving (kicking, extending, bent/straight leg lifting, pulsing) in different planes and the static leg has a lot of engagement holding the body in place (and lower body engaged & moving w/ the standing exercises for the abs & arms, too). And if you're using TA's cardio, those work the legs really well (in combination w/ the MS workouts). I'm just working w/ the first month of the Meta Omni workouts but I think the legs get plenty of work (not just glutes & hamstrings).

eventmom · 08-28-11, 07:16 PM

I'm on level 4 of hip continuity and I think my legs look better than I guess ever... I'm 50. Toned and the shape * I think * is much nicer, that lower quad bulge from stepping or even squats is gone. I do her cardio about 3x week not every day.

Scbayless · 08-28-11, 08:38 PM

I find it very effective and I come from a classic firm background (aka traditional squats and lunges). I think that you have to just keep going and you'll see awesome results too

traceym1 · 08-28-11, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Scbayless

I find it very effective and I come from a classic firm background (aka traditional squats and lunges). I think that you have to just keep going and you'll see awesome results too

it is also kind of cool because as the level progress you also feel the muscles work differently if that makes sense. it is a neat feeling.

kariev34 · 08-29-11, 06:30 AM

Thanks guys. Its just such a different way to workout then what I have been doing for almost 15 years. But, change is good and I'm enjoying doing something different.

goldillocks · 08-29-11, 06:55 AM

I don't remember seeing a TA exercise where Tracy works the quads directly. I think Tracy doesn't like squats and lunges which she sees as resulting in bulking when done repetitively. I can feel my quads working mostly with her cardio with some of the higher impact moves.

CindyC923 · 08-29-11, 12:19 PM

Hi,

I agree with all the previous posts. TA leg work is great for toning and strengthening. I don't care if I never to another squat or lunge again since those moves did not seem to do anything good for my lower body. I think all those years of squats and lunges are what caused my very painful hip flexor problem. Doing TA workouts has helped that although I am still careful to not strain it during lower body and/or TA Ab work. It did flare up the other day after doing Post Pregnancy DVD but after taking a day off from workouts, it is fine. My only regret is waiting so long to try TA DVDs.

Cindy

kariev34 · 08-29-11, 04:31 PM

Thanks again! I don't do her cardio or any type of dance cardio for that matter. Its not my thing. I plan on running, doing kickboxing, and the elliptical.

Cindy, I love this statement "My only regret is waiting so long to try TA DVDs" This is why i'm finally trying to stick with it.

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08-28-11, 04:23 PM
kariev34 Join Date: Oct 2010	TA leg toning question I'm so used to traditional squats and lunges for leg workouts which TA does none of. Do you all still find her workouts good for leg toning? I feel it in my hips and butt but not so much anywhere else. She is such a change for me in how I workout that its almost kindof scary to do something so completely different.

08-28-11, 05:52 PM
cardiomama Join Date: Sep 2004	I think so, as the entire leg is engaged for the floor-work exercises, moving (kicking, extending, bent/straight leg lifting, pulsing) in different planes and the static leg has a lot of engagement holding the body in place (and lower body engaged & moving w/ the standing exercises for the abs & arms, too). And if you're using TA's cardio, those work the legs really well (in combination w/ the MS workouts). I'm just working w/ the first month of the Meta Omni workouts but I think the legs get plenty of work (not just glutes & hamstrings).

08-28-11, 07:16 PM
eventmom VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: oklahoma	I'm on level 4 of hip continuity and I think my legs look better than I guess ever... I'm 50. Toned and the shape * I think * is much nicer, that lower quad bulge from stepping or even squats is gone. I do her cardio about 3x week not every day.

08-28-11, 08:38 PM
Scbayless Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle WA	I find it very effective and I come from a classic firm background (aka traditional squats and lunges). I think that you have to just keep going and you'll see awesome results too __________________ Rotation of tonique, yin and TA. With a little Cathe sprinkled in for good measure.

08-29-11, 06:30 AM
kariev34 Join Date: Oct 2010	Thanks guys. Its just such a different way to workout then what I have been doing for almost 15 years. But, change is good and I'm enjoying doing something different.

08-29-11, 06:55 AM
goldillocks Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Athens, Greece	I don't remember seeing a TA exercise where Tracy works the quads directly. I think Tracy doesn't like squats and lunges which she sees as resulting in bulking when done repetitively. I can feel my quads working mostly with her cardio with some of the higher impact moves.

08-29-11, 12:19 PM
CindyC923 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts	Hi, I agree with all the previous posts. TA leg work is great for toning and strengthening. I don't care if I never to another squat or lunge again since those moves did not seem to do anything good for my lower body. I think all those years of squats and lunges are what caused my very painful hip flexor problem. Doing TA workouts has helped that although I am still careful to not strain it during lower body and/or TA Ab work. It did flare up the other day after doing Post Pregnancy DVD but after taking a day off from workouts, it is fine. My only regret is waiting so long to try TA DVDs. Cindy

08-29-11, 04:31 PM
kariev34 Join Date: Oct 2010	Thanks again! I don't do her cardio or any type of dance cardio for that matter. Its not my thing. I plan on running, doing kickboxing, and the elliptical. Cindy, I love this statement "My only regret is waiting so long to try TA DVDs" This is why i'm finally trying to stick with it.