Tracey Mallett's The Booty Barre Beginners & Beyond

This video is one of my favorites from Tracy. The music is awesome, and it works out your whole body, completely low impact. Tracy has a great personality and is very engaging, not to mention drop dead gorgeous. Everyone in the video looks like they’re having a good time while working hard and it’s very motivating.

I think this is the first workout video I've ever purchased that I actually like. Tracey's personality shines and she even reminds you to not feel silly because they're doing it with you. The workout itself is challenging enough without being too difficult. I appreciate the quick overview which provides tips on form. The workout is tougher than I anticipated - it looks easier than it actually is. I alternate this in on my cross-training days. I do wish it had more stretching in the cool down.

This is an excellent workout for those who are new to barre style workouts as Tracey takes the time to run through a tutorial class in one section of the DVD.The main part of the DVD is an express workout at 35 minutes but I think this is enough for beginners as you get used to this kind of workout and it's also good for those who are short on time.Tracey does go a little fast (no time wasted here) and the cueing is a little off in parts which made it a bit hard for me to follow at first and was discouraging - but I persevered and the more I did this workout the easier it was for me to keep up.My legs were definitely shaking during the workout and so I felt I got a good workout for the short time invested. This may not be a good one for those with bad knees - at first mine would get sore so I did not do this DVD every day - then as my strength increased and my form improved my knees don't bother me anymore.I love the music - reminds me of hip but daggy 1980s or early 1990s music and really gets stuck in my head. It's my first Tracey Mallett DVD and she strikes me as a lovely, positive, encouraging and inspirational instructor. It's a shame that people label her as an airhead cheerleader type just because of her hair colour and her happy upbeat personality!This has gotten me interested in adding more barre workouts to my DVD collection.

Well, I would love to say YAY! I mean she is great. Very nice personality, descriptions, relatable and keeps you engaged. My problem is this, I cant di the Express workout at all. Meaning, the DVD wontbplay the workout. I can only view the Intro and Tutorial. The Express just wont play. It keeps bumping me back to intro. No matter if I take out DVD, replay, retry etc. The DVD has no scrapes on it. I dont get it. I'm really disappointed bc I waited for this and now will have to reorder and wait again. Uggg. My DVD player works fine too. I wonder if anyone else out there had this also happen. Oh we. Guess my Bootie will have to wait until Tuesday when it gets here. Bummed.

Months later: I still really love this workout. It's still one of my go-to dvd's as it's quick and effective. I still consider it a positive workout DVD for women and men with a goal being *strong*. Our daughter and son continue to do the workout with me. I really enjoy this workout and am happy to do around my kids.First review:This workout is useful and quick. After having two kids, I felt like I needed some help in exercising the mid-section and looked to a Barre workout to regain strength and tone in my core. I will update with results.I must share that this is the most pleasant workout DVD that I have ever watched/owned. Tracey doesn't tell the viewer to "keep it up" or try to inspire, she just provides info on technique where needed and goes through the workout. I love that Tracey shares useful fitness info, shows the techniques and doesn't pander or try to inspire, both of which would make unnecessary judgments about the viewers.I was pleasantly surprised that there was no 'sexy this', 'bikini body' or 'ripped that' banter making unnecessary assumptions about the viewers body and goals. Since my kids exercise with me, I sometimes have to mute exercise DVDs because of the judgmental body image chatter, but not this DVD. Yay! I was pleased that Tracey represented a lean, strong, knowledgeable and healthy woman. I will purchase more of Tracey's workout DVD's!!

I have tried so many exercise videos, I couldn't even count them all. Several years ago the Dancing With the Stars celebrities produced some that were a total waste of money, had the same reaction the The Biggest Loser exercise videos. Heard good feedback on Jillian Michaels and the 30 minute Power Yoga that injured my back. Finally landed on this video! It has three different exercise levels that are clearly represented. Tracey is easy to follow, her voice and comments don't grate on the nerves after a few times through. She gives a separate, 10 minute introduction to listen to prior to doing the workout so you understand proper position and emphasis. I am in my fifties, pretty good shape, and this workout has challenged me for two years. I have two daughters in their 20's and they love the video and actually hijacked my first copy, so I had to order another. Highly recommend, makes you sweat, you feel like you've had a workout, but I've never strained my back doing it.

I needed a DVD for home when I cannot make my regular Barre class. Its very difficult to compare anyone to my Barre instructor at the gym. But this was actually a pleasant surprise! Challenging enough for those days that I can't make it to the gym. I would caution people who have never taken a Barre class. Because its all about form and technique. Thankfully....I have had experience with both. And Tracey has a very pleasant and upbeat demeanor.

she s pleasant to listen & follow. She knows exactly when to encourage to get you through a harder exercisethe work will give you a great work - it s like being in a real booty barre class