Booty Ouch

Booty Ouch

May 16th, 2010 @ 10:00 am by Mrs. Ribbons
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Almost two weeks ago I started a new workout routine that I sort of believe in. That’s pretty much the best endorsement exercise can get from me.

I read Gwyneth Paltrow’s newsletter, GOOP, for the LOLs. Usually she’s talking about the $900 boots you need for fall or her new diet that consists entirely of kale juice. But the other week she had a video created by her trainer, Tracy Anderson, that really intrigued me. To view it, click here.

Why do we care about Gwyneth “goop” Paltrow’s workout? Because these are her legs:

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Now that we’re on the same page, I liked this workout for two reasons:

It doesn’t require any equipment, so I don’t have to drag myself all the way down the hall to the gym. Secondly, as someone who took ballet all the way through college, her moves come very naturally to me. Nothing feels awkward or stilted like a lot of other exercise videos out there.

The first time I did the mat workout I was ready to die. My butt was sore to sit on. The GOOP newsletter mentioned doing dance cardio after the mat workout, but being an intrepid internet denizen, I managed to find a meager replacement, for free of course.

Apparently Miss Tracy is a promoter of dancing on a treadmill. If you have a giant house or a park nearby (and a lot of self-confidence), you can of course do all of these without a treadmill. But I lurve it. Skipping on a treadmill is so hard, I use running as a break from it.

Though the weight loss has been limited to a pound or two, I’ve noticed the lovely sore feeling in my butt all week and my arms look a little more defined. These are things I like. The only major drawback is you’re expected to do these 6 times a week, which is pretty time consuming. I made it five days last week and twice this week, in addition to being totally incapable of doing her cardio for 45 minutes straight, so my results are on the wimpy side, I assume.

What’s your favorite free workout source?

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26 Responses to “Booty Ouch”

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Roux (message) 1,356 posts, Bumble bee

Hmm, its not really free, seeing I had to buy it in the first place, but Wii Fit Hula Hooping has done wonders for my abs. I think its because FI and I are so competitive that I go full on no holds barred to beat his record. I’m always so the next day, so I know its working.

5/16/10 @ 10:40 am (reply)

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Roux (message) 1,356 posts, Bumble bee

so sore** lol, I need to reader faster or type slower.

5/16/10 @ 10:41 am (reply)

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kimmibear (message) 30 posts, Newbee

i just bought the TA method mat workout and did it last week for the first time. it was ridiculously hard but i definitely can feel some differences. good luck!!

5/16/10 @ 10:50 am (reply)

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Miss Bubbles (message) 186 posts, Blushing bee

Good luck Ribbons! And please, everyone, no one actually only drink a diet kale juice…

5/16/10 @ 11:17 am (reply)

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Miss Stripes (message) 1,063 posts, Bumble bee

I LOVE it! Does anyone read GOOP for any other reason than to make fun I wonder?!

5/16/10 @ 11:44 am (reply)

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Mrs. Lemon (message) 628 posts, Busy bee

I’ve been using her post-pregnancy workout, and boy does it hit your tummy in the right places! I started doing the leg workout though, since the pp workout only focuses on the abs and arms really. And my thighs are what really need all the help in the world!

5/16/10 @ 11:48 am (reply)

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shannag

Ugh! I can’t do some of those and it’s driving me crazy! Who recommends actually buying her workouts? Not sure if I want to add those dvds to my health budget on top of gym membership fees. Where do you go to cobble together a workout from free videos? Youtube?

5/16/10 @ 12:06 pm (reply)

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Miss Hermit Crab (message) 3,566 posts, Sugar bee

sounds awesome!

5/16/10 @ 12:42 pm (reply)

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lairdea (message) 275 posts, Helper bee

I netflixed Jillian’s 30 day shred. I’m the queen of starting things and never finishing them, but somehow I actually shredded 30 days in a row, and now we’re on day 32. And I’m still going. I saw a lot of difference at first, and then it definitely slowed. But I like how I look so now I’m just trying to maintain.

5/16/10 @ 1:01 pm (reply)

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LisaM (message) 160 posts, Blushing bee

This is actually the first time I saw her video. I am so looking forward to trying this in the gym.

5/16/10 @ 2:22 pm (reply)

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CCSR (message) 573 posts, Busy bee

I personally despise Tracy Anderson and her whole “women shouldn’t lift more than 3lbs weights because it adds bulk” — ugh. And that people shouldn’t just run on the treadmill bc it adds bulk? Has she SEEN any runner’s body? I have yet to see a long-distance runner with any sort of bulk.

5/16/10 @ 3:22 pm (reply)

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elliemae (message) 400 posts, Helper bee

i so want to try this..but i can imagine how fast my face will hit the floor..or how fast my feet will tangle in themselves somehow

5/16/10 @ 4:05 pm (reply)

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Miss Jenniefart (message) 63 posts, Worker bee

My fiance is an excellent free workout source!He trains me for my powerlifting-which ulitmatley gives you a giant arse, tree trunk legs and a thick waste!but i’m working against it!

5/16/10 @ 5:03 pm (reply)

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Miss Ribbons (message) 2,018 posts, Buzzing bee

@kimmibear: I definitely want to buy some of the videos after the wedding!
@Miss Stripes: I always wonder that.
@Mrs. Lemon: I’ve mentally bookmarked her post-pregnancy video. ha.
@shannag: I searched her name on youtube and I also signed up for her email notifications, which periodically releases short videos.
@CCSR: I know there’s some controversy surrounding her and I’ll never try her diets (they’re a little crazytown), but I really like her mat workout!

5/16/10 @ 5:09 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,295 posts, Bee Keeper

i’ve been jogging and found a ab routine that doesn’t require crunches that i plan on trying out. hopefully it’ll work since i’ve always had issues with my tummy area.

5/16/10 @ 6:09 pm (reply)

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krissybee (message) 3,921 posts, Honey bee

i love her mat workout! i haven’t done her dance cardio but i heard its really good too. the only thing is i find her workouts reeeeaaaaalllllllllyyyy long..such a time commitment! and i do them few and far between.

5/16/10 @ 7:06 pm (reply)

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jmc (message) 882 posts, Busy bee

@CCSR: Yeah, and I have definitely been reading things lately that say the exact opposite (that you should lift heavier weights). Whatever. I guess you can pick and choose what you pay attention to, but that annoys me as well, the 3lb weight thing.

5/16/10 @ 9:52 pm (reply)

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