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AN INSIDE L OOK BEHIND- THE-S TREAMS

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Metamorphosis DVD, I couldn’t have foreseen the impact it and find new opportunities to bring our entire community to- particular success story. This is the moment What imparting words of wisdom would
would have on others. We went in there with a goal: to bring gether starting with Tracy and our training team. clients realize that it’s more than losing you give to someone who’s about
our expertise and research to the world. We wanted anybody weight or inches. It’s more than a workout. WAS to try Tracy’s Method for the first time?
looking for balance in their lives to have the opportunity to Others have attempted to replicate
do so, not just our studio members. Tracy’s Method. Can you shed some light on what Something clicks inside them when they re- ABLE MK: For your first studio visit, we always sug-
sets it apart from the rest? alize that daily movement, making healthy gest that you leave judgment at the door.
My favorite part of the experience was the Metamorphosis choices, and showing up for themselves is TO For yourself and others. You’ll hear Tracy
testing group. I was able to see the impact we were making MK: When Tracy Anderson first came on the scene (and I better than losing weight. It’s better than the echo these words in her post-class chats
through each participant who was committed to the journey. first joined this team) we were the only dance-based fitness physical aspect of what Tracy’s Method can HAVE online and Vitality Weeks. From there,
They showed up for themselves every day, whether that be method that was working the body in this way. Over the bring them. There is a sparkle in their eyes, the studio team will show you around the
performing to the best of their ability, following the food years, we have started seeing so many people trying to repli- a newfound confidence, focus and lightness. TANGIBLE space and answer any of your questions.
menu, or measuring their body every 10 days. By follow- cate it. Not only is this harmful from a business standpoint Watching this unfold for each client in their Whether you are doing a private one-on-
ing the program to a T, their results were amazing doing the but it’s also harmful to all the people who follow these oth- own time is what I love seeing and being a one session, a group class or working on
program the right way. I am still in awe of the changes I er brands that haven’t done the research. Additionally, they part of. It’s the most memorable aspect of EVIDENCE your custom program, the trainer assigned
saw firsthand in the lives and bodies of these participants. haven’t put in the same time or education to support the this workout and job. to you will introduce themselves and make
This was a very important time for me. I was able to have results they claim. THAT sure you’re all set to break a sweat. During
tangible evidence that the work I was doing changed lives in For those who are unfamiliar, can you the workout, you’ll notice that we’re not
a positive way. I think there’s a misconception that any dancer can do or teach describe the intake and process a client THE like other traditional fitness programs.
it. But that just isn’t true. Tracy’s Method is so much more would experience working with the The instructor will not speak during the
Can you speak to the evolution of Tracy’s Method? than dancing on beat or coming up with choreography. We Prescription Team? WORK workout. Instead, we allow you to focus
work the body in specific ways and target how the mind and on yourself and “tracking” the movement.
22 MK: Tracy’s Method is all about a growth mindset. It’s one of body will connect to support a unified balance of strength in MK: The Prescription Team, aka PRX Team, I WAS Tracking is using your brain to connect 22
Y ANDERSON WINTER 20 (we used to only have mat class—no levels) to the equipment clients empty promises. rigorous audition and training process and LIVES heat and humidity will be turned up for Y ANDERSON WINTER 20
the body. The content that is created at TA and the way we
to what you see the instructor doing and
is a small, highly-skilled team. In order to
the most important things we look for in new trainers. The
be on this exclusive team, you must demon-
ability to continually challenge yourself and keep the founda-
utilize and select programs for each client is based on actual
how your body interrupts and mimics
DOING
and pumping to allow you to be engaged
We’ve demonstrated this in all aspects of the company from
set to support our clients to achieve their
It’s more than just a workout. So when copycats try to mimic
1 1 1525252 tion of your mission as you push it forward to new heights. experience and results that have been monitored and studied. strate that you have the integrity and skill CHANGED those movements. The music will be loud 15353
on how your body is moving. Lastly, the
it, they are missing the fundamental concepts and feeding their
most balanced self. This means passing our
the expansion of studios to the types of classes and content
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showing that you’re a successful trainer and
used to the choreography that becomes more efficient with
the health and elasticity of your skin and
each class that drops.
I think that’s what hurts the most. It’s knowing that people are
leader in the classroom. The PRX Team
to allow you deeper access to your mus-
of the research, achievements, and how to
to ignite your body, turn on your senses
results, therefore leaving them confused and unsatisfied. In the
end, we at TA help them find their way back to an authentic
use the content and choreography that Tra-
and adrenaline, and empower your body
over six years ago as a way to allow access to Tracy’s classes.
C Then, of course, there’s the Online Studio. This was launched being bombarded and saturated by options that can’t deliver goes through additional specialized training IN cles. All of these attributes work together C
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TRA The studio and its content has evolved so much since then! connection of showing up for themselves in a real way. cy creates. to move in ways you didn’t think possible. TRA
POSITIVE This is when you can show up for your
Each week, you receive a different level of muscular structure, Work-life balance is so important. How do you find time Once on this team, it’s our role to welcome health in a new, exciting way, release any
cardio complements for varying abilities and levels, plus 13 dif- for yourself during your busiest weeks? each and every new client and set them up stress, and focus on the present.
ferent elective pieces to supplement your workout. Now, more with using Tracy’s Method for their indi- WAY.”
than ever, our community at home receives a very customized MK: This last year was definitely a struggle. Between COVID-19 vidual needs. We take each client through a What advice would you give to someone
experience to support their growth and journey to being their and the studios being closed, it really showed me how import- series of questions and gather information whose New Year’s resolution is to start
most balanced selves, at home. ant finding balance is and how important my fitness is to me. about their body and their physical histo- exercising?
I notice a true difference in my focus, productivity, and overall ry. We speak vulnerably about how they
The launch of TA LIVE is an example of how we continue to attitude and energy on the days that I worked out first thing in feel and see themselves. This information MK: Just do it! There’s no such thing as wait-
push the boundaries of how to help our community on their the morning. It was this awareness that allowed me to make supports our body assessment of photos ing until you “lose weight” or “get in better
health and wellness journey. When we first started, it was one this a priority. Taking the time for myself allows me to be and measurements to identify areas that lack balance. From shape.” Start where you are and with what you have. When you
class with Tracy. Now, we have over 200 classes per month more present in other activities. It’s not always easy and there there, we use this information to create a custom program. awaken this fire in yourself, it’s then that you will “lose weight”
with our amazing training team. The trainers are the ones who will be days where you’d rather sleep in, but consistency is and “get in better shape.” That doesn’t happen with wishing
lead our studio communities every day. They help make the key. Everything else will fall into place if your own health and In other words, the Prescription Team is each client’s own per- and dreaming. It happens with everything we have to offer, from
Online Studio what it is—the chance to provide a studio expe- connection to self is a priority. sonal cheerleader, coach, and doctor of Tracy’s Method. custom program design for both in-studio and virtual sessions,
rience to those at home. to the group classes and online studio, to 13 new electives each
Is there a success story that has been your favorite and We provide them a “prescription” of how to use Tracy’s Meth- week. There is something for every body at every level of fitness.
Tracy Anderson Method was the first to have this kind of ex- most memorable? od. After the initial consultation and body assessment, the Pre- Make a promise to yourself to show up for yourself every day
perience and now everybody is offering some sort of streaming scription Team does regular check-ins to monitor the results with whatever you have and wherever you are in your journey.
service but it doesn’t matter. We continue to grow and build MK: That’s a tough one! Truthfully, it’s more a feeling than one and support each person’s needs to create health habits. Your future self will thank you! TA