Tracy Anderson Method

Not for the faint of heart. Loved every minute and cannot wait to be back; if you need your hand held during a workout or are easily intimidated, don’t come here! Amazing atmosphere and energy

Thy don’t offer single classes or drop ins. I was told only option for a nonmember was purchasing 5 pack of private training sessions. Was not given price. I was told that prices would be discussed during the personal consultation, which was complimentary.
If i lived close by I would love to have a membership to this gym or buy personal training every once in a while. Memberships started around $ 300/​mo and personal training sessions for 5 were $ 1,000. The prices are steep, but the results don’t lie!
I am also a big fan of the DVDs. Met with Stacy and she was great! Super helpful even with choosing (or re-​choosing) the right centric for me. Everyone was kind and friendly.
The gym is small and HOT but its the right size, and has everything you would need. Music was loud when I went in as there was a class in session (only a few people in attendance, but I wouldn’t mind that. more personal attention).
If you can afford it and live where the commute to Studio City wouldnt ruin your life, make the trip!

First things first: why are Unilocalers posting about Tracy Anderson’s DVD series on the Unilocal page for the studio? Their reviews are helpful, but this IS NOT the correct forum. So if you’re looking for info on the actual studio IGNORE all of the reviews that mention «Metamorphosis.»
Now down to the nitty gritty.
Cost:
Memberships run from about $ 300−600/month with a 6 month commitment.
Here’s the breakdown when I joined:
$ 300/​month Unlimited Mat (Muscular Structure) and Dance (Cardio) classes
$ 400/​month Unlimited Mat, Dance, and 6 – 8 Band Classes (Muscular Structure)
$ 600/​month Unlimited Mat, Dance, Band, and Custom* (Muscular Structure, more about this later).
I believe private training sessions are about $ 200/​hr
Classes:
Offered all day, from very early morning to early evening but you must reserve your spot through their online booking system.
The Custom* Program is a set of Muscular Structure (aka toning) exercises tailored to each individual based on their body measurements and supervised by a trainer. Think semi-​private training sessions. Custom classes are offered all day long and are limited to 4 clients. Most of the time I find myself working out by myself with just one other client.
Facilities:
It’s a small studio, but the space works for what they’re doing. It’s sometimes super cramped during peak class times, especially when there are multiple personal training sessions taking up space too.
It is HOT and humid… but that’s by design. They use space heaters AND humidifiers… ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhkkkkkkkkkk!!! Tracy wants you to sweat! From what I understand it helps keep muscles warm and helps detox. I think I also may have read something about it helping the skin stay tight too.
My BIGGEST and only complaint is that the facility lacks showers. That’s the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.
Trainers:
All gorgeous and lean with round, perky tushes! Very often, I find myself daydreaming about what life would be like if I had their perfect abs or lean arms but I digress. They are all very helpful, friendly, and attentive.
Bottom Line: This is the most amount of money I have EVER spent on fitness, but it is well worth the cost. I liken the Custom Programs to private training, so if you compare it to the cost of private training it’s actually great value!

I’ve been working out here for a month and LOVE it. All the trainers are the sweetest ever, and all about keeping you motivated. What’s amazing about this gym, yes it’s $ 300/​month for the general membership, but you basically can workout as much as you want AND have semi-​private training sessions that the staff mixes up for you on a bi weekly (about) basis. I love love love it, and it’s super duper hard. I sweat like I’m in a sauna.

I’m trying Metamorphosis and kind of like the resistance stuff, though it is so bloody boring I have to turn on my own music to pass the time while I do it. I’m eager to see how well it works since I tend to bulk up rather easily and am trying this in order to work on getting smaller, leaner muscles. That is the good part of this program and it’s what gets those two stars up there.
Now for the problems with her method and it goes for the Method and Metamorphosis (and they’re pretty big): her cardio workout is the really bad kind of high impact. Yeah, you will burn calories but it’ll be at the expense of your joints. Also, she doesn’t really teach you anything. She just jumps about and expects you to follow her. No good.
Finally, her Metamorphosis program includes a so-​called «Dynamic Eating Plan» which is COMPLETELY UNREASONABLE. You’re expected to workout for an hour a day while consuming a grand total of around 700 calories. She also forbids the following foods: caffeine (okay, so it is kind of unhealthy, so that seems reasonable enough), starches (not even the whole grain kind like brown rice or kasha), salt, and fats (What?! I can’t even have the healthy kinds, like olive, avocado, or grape-​seed oils?!) Hell, you’re not even supposed to have lemon in your PLAIN WATER! She says it’s because you’re «retraining your body» but really, you’re just starving yourself. Yes, you will absolutely lose weight if you follow this program, but it won’t be long term weight loss. It’s the crashiest (I know that’s not a word) of the crash diets. Oh, also, Google «Tracy Anderson Method gave me Blackouts». It is not quite the same program as Metamorphosis, but a lot of the recipes transfer over like Sweet Potato Corn Pudding. They all total up to about 700 calories a day, with one hour of exercise for Metamorphosis and two hours for The Method.
Overall, it’s a recipe for disaster.

I really like the Metamorphosis set of DVD’s.
I started working out August 1, and missed several workouts and am doing my own diet, because I can’t buy all the stuff it takes to do her diet, and it’s too time consuming. But today is the 22^nd and I’ve lost 3 pounds and at least an inch off my waist. And that is with a lot of cheating on the weekends.
But now, after reading all the negative postings, I am concerned that some of what I am doing is dangerous and may cause injury. I do have concern that my muscles aren’t getting a very good workout. I don’t want to lose my butt. Tracy’s butt is kind of flat, to be honest. I am sure that has to do with her not working the big muscles, like her gluteus maximus. I do love the dance cardio workout!!! To be fair, Tracy says you can free-​style if you wish, just keep moving and jumping. I free-​style a lot, because I can’t jump non-​stop for 30 minutes, but I am getting better and better, every day. And I am soaking in sweat at the end of 30 minutes. So, for that reason I love it. I also love that the 30 minutes literally flies by. I am always amazed how much I get into it, and can never believe it’s over. I’ll take some of these reviews into consideration and try not to hurt myself! Thanks!

I had high hopes for Metamorphosis but … I don’t really get it! Its my 5^th day and I can’t possibly see myself doing the dance cardio for much longer… its really hard on the knees/​balls of your feet and just kinda reminds me of my drunk college days jumping around a club more than anything else. And, it’s a bit boring with very little instruction.
Same complaint goes for the resistance portion — barely any instruction… like I said it’s my 5^th day and I’m only minimally sore… not a good sign.
As a point of reference on the soreness, my first few classes at Pilates Plus… I had to basically roll off of my bed because my abs were so spent! Definitely not the case here.
Pretty disappointed, thought this would be the workout program to end all others.

Method Max in studio training is $ 650/​mo– Unlimited classes and reformer work outs. $ 450 for all mat classes and band classes. $ 300 matt classes only… Studio is rather small, crowded, plain, and is not air conditioned. I’ll stick to the dvd work out.

This review is based on my experience back in 2007 and my friends in 2009.
First off you walk in and it has a cool-​sexy vibe to it. They sold me on a 6 month package deal for hmmm– can’t recall exactly but about $ 2500. I met with Tracy Anderson who is super tight, petite and adorable. Any sized 2 woman could easily aspire and believe they can attain a similar physique with much effort and proper diet.
There is an initial consultation where you express your goals and they customize a routine for you on Tracy Anderson’s customized version of a reformer. You sign up for classes online. You show up for your appt and there might be 2 – 6 people there for their customized workout but only 1 – 2 trainers to guide you. Sounds ok but if you’re a bit slow like me, especially at 5:30 in the morning– it can be very frustrating.
This was the most frustrating part of my workouts. If you are a bit uncoordinated and a little dense (moi) watch out because they don’t really have the time to show you every move more than once, and they sure as heck can’t maintain an eye on you to ensure you are doing them correctly.
2^nd frustration: It was a bit clicky– if a regular client was working out that had established a relationship with the trainer– you end up feeling like you are interrupting their chat when you need assistance.
Reality is if the instructor was 95% focused on the clients she/​he would have enough time for everyone…
3^rd irritation– they provide you with a 10 session workout and customize a new set after each 10 session is complete. Only problem is that it is sold as customized based on your results and goals. It turns out to be more of 10 routines they have and everyone gets rotated on them…
My pregnant girlfriend just did a 3 month stint and was happy that she didn’t buy a larger package. She shared complaint #3 primarily and felt they were always short staffed. She loved the mat classes but not the reformer and hated the sweaty, hot room.
For the packages and price, I anticipate a much more polished and professional crew. I did get results and would consider going back if I lived closer and they addressed issues 1 – 3.

I signed up for an hour session with Martha (highly recommend her). I wanted to work out longer, but it’s very pricey ($ 150 an hour), so an hour was all I could afford. It was worth it!
The studio is small, which surprised me. It looks bigger on tv and the webisodes (maybe her webisodes were filmed in her New York studio?). But it’s cute and clean, and hot. As you know, Tracy’s likes you to work out in a heated room. I think I also saw Lo from «The Hills» working out with one of the other trainers there. If it wasn’t her, she looked just like her.
Anyway, I did only mat work and picked up a few new exercises to do. I felt slimmer when I was done. The only small criticism I have is that she wouldn’t write down the workout, Mostly for copyright reasons, which I can understand. I tried my best to make mental notes.
The next time I’m back in the LA area, I think I’ll just do a class, maybe the dance aerobics class. If you find yourself in LA area, and and have the money– go to her studio. You’ll have a great time!
Also, her dvds are great and effective.