Tracey Staehle's Total Body Bootcamp Review: Metabolic Conditioning

Today's Review: Total Body Bootcamp: Metabolic Conditioning
Tracey Staehle, 201 ***** ( 5 of 5 stars)

This dvd has three 35-41 minute workouts on it. Each workout contains a warmup, workout, finisher, tabata drills, and a cooldown The dvd is chaptered very well and you can choose the tabata segments or finishers from the menu. You will need a variety of equipment for each workout but equipment options are always shown. The set looks like an actual bootcamp gym with 3 -4 background exercisers who all work out at their own pace. One exerciser shows exercise & equipment modifications. Tracey coaches some of the workouts and Dustin cocahes some. The warmup & cooldown are the same on each workout.

Workout One: Dustin coaches this 39 min cardio workout. You won't need any equipment for this. Each round consists of 30 seconds of (tough) work followed by 15 seconds of rest. There are a total of 6 exercises in each round & you do 4 rounds. Exercises include: burpees, squat hops, plyo lunges, plank jacks or plank moguls, Mt. climbers, and star jacks. 10/15 Finisher: squat hops & plank moguls for 8 rounds w/ a short rest between moves. Tabata 20/10: lying ab toe touches & ab leg scissors with a short rest between exercises.

Workout Two: Tracey coaches this 41 min strength & cardio workout. You will need a med ball, a KB or DB, and optional TRX and gliding discs. Each round consists of 4 exercises for 40 seconds followed by 20 seconds of rest performed for 4 rounds. Exercises include: roundhouse kick & squats, KB or DB frog squat jumps, med ball slam, and TRX squat jumps, TRX (gliding disc or no equipment) Mt. climbers. 10/15 Finisher: squat & plank frog hop-ins w/ a short rest between exercises for 8 rounds.Tabata 20/10: squat hops & static squat holds- no rest between moves for 8 rounds.

Workout Three: Dustin coaches this 35 min cardio + strength workout. You will need a band/tube and a med ball. This workout structure is you perform the same exercise 4 times for 50 seconds each with a 10 second rest between exercises. There are four different exercises and you get a longer rest period between each new exercise. Exercises include: med ball squat adding a hop, band pushups to Mt climbers, band lunge to plyo lunge, band squat & OH press to band jump squats. 10/15 Finisher: long leg ab holds & bicycles w/ a short rest between exercises for 8 rounds. 20/10 Tabata: hi knee sprints & burpees.

I rate these advanced workouts when using heavy poundage and W/O #1 is an advanced cardio workout! Love that its go at your own pace, LOVE the sequencing, love all the options/ modifications shown. The workouts remind me a bit of the S90 workouts- which I love. The sequencing & short rest periods allow you to really give it your all during the work periods. No wasted time but not rushed at all- you really make the most of your workout time in these. The time really flys by in these. Consensus: LOVE the set & can really see getting visible results!!! I received this dvd to review.

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Tracey Staehle's Total Body Bootcamp Review: Strength (LOVE it!)

Today's Review: Total Body Bootcamp: Strength
Tracey Staehle, 2011 ***** ( 5 of 5 stars)

This dvd has three 39-43 minute strength workouts on it. Each workout contains a warmup, workout, finisher, tabata drills, and a cooldown The dvd is chaptered very well and you can choose the tabata segments or finishers from the menu. You will need a variety of equipment for each workout but equipment options are always shown. Tracey works out in the actual Bootcamp gym with 3 -4 background exercisers who all work out at their own pace. One exerciser shows exercise & equipment modifications. Tracey coaches some of the workouts and Dustin coaches some. The warmup & cooldown are the same on each workout. The dvds provide a minimal cuing option.

Workout One: Tracey cocahes this 39 minute strength + cardio workout. You will need a kettlebell or dumbbell. You perform 4 rounds of 6 exercises. Each exercise is performed for 30 seconds of work followed by 15 seconds of rest. You get 60 seconds rest between rounds. Exercises include: KB swing, KB high pull, dumbbell burpee to overhead press, push up - toe touch, lunge to dip, static bridge & 1 arm shoulder press. 10/15 Finisher: squat jumps & plank jacks for 8 rounds with a short rest between rounds. 20/10 Tabata: squat jumps & static squats for 8 rounds with a short rest between rounds.

Workout Two: Dustin coaches this 41 min mostly strength workout. You will need a band/tubing (I used dumbbells). Five exercises are performed for four rounds. Each exercise is done for 40 seconds with 20 seconds of rest between exercises & a 60 second rest between rounds. Exercises include: band tri kickbacks, squat & OH press, bent over row, squat & chest press, & deadlifts. 10/15 Finisher: body weight squats adding a hop, & pike to plank hops for 8 rounds with a short rest between rounds. Tabata 20/10: sprint & burpees for 8 rounds with a short rest between rounds.

Workout Three: Tracey coaches this 43 min (tough) strength + cardio workout. You will need dumbbells or a kettlebell and a TRX trainer or a stability ball. Each round consists of 120 seconds of work- alternating 2 exercises every 30 seconds followed by a 30 second rest break.You perform each round 2 times and there are at total of 5 rounds. Exercises include: DB or KB squat add a jump, TRX rows or DB upper back flys and TRX or DB Y raises, stability ball or TRX hamstring curls and a static ham hold, pushups and 1 arm & 1 leg hi plank, and alternating single leg burpees. 10/15 Finisher: 1 inch ab hold & bicycles for 8 rounds with a short rest between rounds. Tabata 20/10: ab toe touches & ab leg scissors for 8 rounds with a short rest between rounds.

I rate these advanced workouts when using heavy poundage (especially w/o #3- nice & tough). Love that its go at your own pace, LOVE the sequencing, love all the options/ modifications shown. The workouts remind me a bit of the S90 workouts- which I love. The sequencing & short rest periods allow you to really give it your all during the work periods. No wasted time but not rushed at all- you really make the most of your workout time in these. You could def get visible results with these workouts! The time really flys by in these. I received this dvd to review.

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Tracey Staehle's Total Body Bootcamp

I am very excited to introduce you to the newest workouts from Tracey Staehle: Total Body Bootcamp! The set includes six (awesome!) workouts on two dvds. Guaranteed to whip you into shape and have fun while youre doing it.  I am LOVING the workouts and the challenge! The workouts are tough, but fun, time seriously flys, and the sequencing is fantastic in these!!!! Stay tuned for full reviews here on Fitness For the Rest of Us! 

Tracey has been generous enough to offer our readers a $5 off discount + flat rate US shipping  for $4.95 on the dvds! Just use the code "take5" at checkout. It expires on 10/7 so order soon! And head on over to Two Belles Fitness to WIN both dvds!

Total Body Bootcamp is the only workout you will need for fat loss and muscle definition. With six complete workouts on two DVDs you get cardio, strength, core work and a whole lot of motivation. You will be amazed to see how your body adapts to increased demands and how far you can push yourself. Not only will you gain strength, you will get great results and never be bored! Tracey & Dustin will keep you motivated and engaged and make you learn to love intensity not duration. This TBBC workout will provide many advantages that most exercise routines cannot offer including aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, muscular endurance, and fat burning.

The 30, 40, 50 & 120 second intervals completely exhaust your muscles of their stored energy making this HIIT training superb for immediate fat burning and weight loss. You will see REAL RESULTS. If you are serious about your workouts and want to change the shape of your body, this is the workout for you.  Any level of fitness can participate; you just go at your own pace.  Each workout shows modifications for form and equipment. These workouts can be done with minimal equipment & maximum motivation!

View video clips on Tracey's blog!

The set includes:

• Total Body Bootcamp Strength dvd: 3 workouts
• Total Body Bootcamp Metabolic Conditioning dvd: 3 workouts

Workout Options:

• Offers multiple equipment options
• Shows multiple modifications for each exercise
• Utilizes a variety of optional equipment for maximum benefits and variety
• 35-43 minute workouts
• Fully chaptered- pick & choose which segments you want to do each day
• Chapter options include: tabata drills, finishers, ab work, workouts, warmups, cooldowns, & intros
• Features circuit style workouts sequenced to allow for maximum effort & calorie burn
• Offers a minimal cuing option or the full motivational cuing
• Fun equipment options: kettlebell, dumbbell, band, TRX Trainer, sandbag, medball- use all or use none & still get a fabulous workout!
• DVDs available for purchase on Fit by Tracey together (at a discounted price) or separately

For more information:
Visit the Fit By Tracey website
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Tracey's Blog

Dont forget to enter to win both Total Body Bootcamp dvds on Two Belles Fitness and be sure to use the fabulous discount code "take5" on Tracey's website to save big when you buy!

I received samples of these products to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.