One of Hollywood’s most sought after fitness trainers, Tracy Anderson has been so successful in helping celebrities that her book, Tracy Anderson’s 30-Day Method: The Weight-Loss Kick-Start that Makes Perfection Possible, has a forward by Gwyneth Paltrow! So, if you want a body like Shakira, Paltrow, Madonna and Courtney Cox, a book written by their fitness trainer could be the way to go.
The 30 Day Method: An Overview
Tracy Anderson has been a ballet dancer and has published a fitness DVD to help at-home clients. In this book, she shares her unique secret on how to get a toned, small body, much like dancers and not like athletes, some of whom have more bulky, muscular bodies.
According to Anderson, the secret to developing a compact, slim body is not to work the main muscles, as suggested by most fitness experts. Following three decades of research, Anderson states that developing the accessory muscles instead of bulking up the major muscles is the key. When the smaller muscles are developed, they pull the bigger muscles in, so that these muscles are tightened and toned. There is no bulking, but toning and tightening take place.
To achieve a lean and wiry body, the author lays down a 30-Day program. In the first part of this program, the dieter has to carry out muscle design work – 10-day sequences that work different muscles at different intensities. The sequences are described with pictures.
Following this is the Cardio workouts element where the body is kept constantly on the move. Beginners are asked to step-touch in regular intervals. Advanced users must complete the dance moves and their 60 minute routine.
The last component is the meal plan. The book lays down detailed menus for 25 days, with recipes given for each of the meals. In the final 5 days, dieters will perform a system cleanse by eating purees, soups, puddings and so on.
The 30 Day Method: A Review
The author taps into her wide experience both as a dancer and as a fitness expert to come up with a weight loss and body sculpting program that promises a beautiful body.
The book contains a good amount of information. The take is somewhat different as the book focuses on accessory muscles instead of the major muscle groups. But, going by the number of celebrity endorsements, this method could work wonders. Naturally, celebrities do have an easier time in sticking to a program due to their free time and resources.
The program is not that easy. However, the hard work you put in brings results as you see the fat melting and skin tightening around the muscles.
Pros:
- Targeted program that can produce results if followed faithfully
- Detailed, step-by-step program
- Contains a number of delicious recipes
- Written by a trained fitness expert
- Can be followed by anyone at home
Cons:
- Made for women more than men.
- Requires a lot of time commitment on a daily basis for the workouts.
- Doesn’t leave room for other ways to workout.
In Conclusion
The tough eating regime and the demanding exercise program may not be to everyone’s taste. However, if you want the toned body of a Hollywood A-lister, you obviously need to put in loads of hard work. This book shows you one way to do so. Is it doable? That depends entirely on you!
Make sure to read our article about celebrity diets before you make a final decision about this book and read the user reviews on the 30 Day Method
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