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Now you can purchase the #1 Fitness video program, the original Tae-Bo in a VHS 4-pack orDVD.Includes Tae-Bo Instructional, Basic, Advanced, and 8-minute workouts. ... Read more

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Literally
Living in New England, my running routine has somewhat gone down the tubes due to the frigid weather. Plus my class schedule has so many 8-5 days in it that I don't have time to hit the gym. SO, I decided just after Thanksgiving to start doing a workout tape regime that would kill less time and still keep me in shape.

My first tape...Callanetics. Great sculpting workout, but no cardio. The immediate first thought...Tae Bo. I have a lot of friends who sang the praises of Billy Blanks, but I had yet to see myself what cardio kickboxing was all about. I bought the DVD version (1) because it was actually cheaper than the tapes and (2) had all the tapes rolled up into one slim package that would probably last longer anyway.

I did what the instructions told me and did the introductory workout first. This teaches you the basics of the moves he likes to incorporate into the routines. Although I feel that he could have explained some of the positions better (i.e., when you do the roundhouse kicks, turn the foot you're standing on OUT...it will help twist your hips down so you can lift your leg as high as possible while working out your gluteal muscles...he doesn't emphasize this, just tells you to keep your hand on your hip and kick to the side), you find out his workout is relatively simple in technique. However, he warns you that he CAN and WILL make it more PHYSICALLY difficult as you progress.

I then advanced to the basics workout. Being an avid runner and gym rat, I found this to be a pretty decent workout. Built up a respectable sweat and felt empowered...just pictured kicking ex-boyfriends in the face. :) Plus, I surprised myself with how fierce I can feel...really lets out stress and remains fun.

The advanced workout...whoa. Not for the faint of heart. 45 minutes of cardio with many many many fast sequences of kicks and jabs that will make you feel like a puppet being yanked in eight different directions...it's great. :) Then, the floor work...you probably have never done so many doggy-lifts in your life! Killer! :) I highly recommend this DVD!

Taebo will get you going!
I have been doing power yoga, jump roping, running, power walking, some martial arts (at studios) and a little weight lifting and I couldn't even get toned. I was still getting slightly depressed and I felt my motivation go down. BUT then I luckily found Taebo. Billy Blanks is this incredible motivator that really gets you going. Before I got to an advanced level I started to see stomach muscle tone and overall lean muscle tone--it's really amazing. Yes, you should spend an extra 15 min of stretching prior and after each workout, but if Billy Blanks were to have included a stretch out in the videos than it would have been boring. Yes, the music [is bad]. However, you can get over those petty concerns if you take your fitness goals seriously. Don't whine, get off your seat and just do it! I'm now doing Taebo 5X a week and cardio 1X a week--despite the fact that I have recently recieved radiation treatment for Grave's disease (and will require a life time of meds). You can transcend any emotional pain in your life by your pure determinism!

They could have picked better music!!!
I love TaeBo, but it's a little difficult to get pumped up to elevator hiphop! Please! Overall, the workout is awesome. I saw results in 2 weeks, and it makes me feel strong, sexy, and empowered (I just picture kicking and punching my ex-husband in the face when I need that extra boost! LOL). This is worth the money. Maybe when you get the moves down, you could crank up some real music to kick-butt to!

ordered and e-bay cancel
I order this DVd for $20 two days later E-bay cancel my order an
said they had no more. Now I look on e-bay they have the same
taebo DVD at a higher cost???Is this a rip off or what?

Yes, It Really Works
I have had to work to control my weight since puberty. I have been working out since I was 16 yrs. old and of all the things I have tried, I have never gotten into shape as fast as I did with Tae-Bo. About a month and a half after I began the workout, people were asking me what I was doing. I was so pleased with the results! And not only do you lose weight quick, but you feel so much better! Strong and energized. I thought what I payed was pretty inexpensive after seeing what it did for me. ... Read more

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Ultimate ABS: There is no substitution for Billy Blanks’ Ultimate TaeBo ABS, which includes the best abdominal workouts from all the TaeBo workout systems. This workout will tone, sculpt and create those rock-hard abdominals we all crave. Your customers will love to start with this video on their journey to a sexier stomach. Ultimate BUTT: In this era of the Glutes, working out to this video is essential for maximum performance, contouring and development of the all-important "Butt". Ultimate TaeBo BUTT can help to strengthen and tone these hard-to-target muscles, and along with developing these muscles will also enhance their visual appeal as well. ... Read more

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Great Workout
I use this video three times a week and I love it. I stretch out before I turn the video on, then I work out for a half-hour and quit. The video is almost two hours, so I get four work outs before I have to start the video over again. I like it because I get a better variety than my normal taebo videos, and they are all the more advanced workouts. Only buy this video if you are in pretty good shape, or you will get frustrated from the start. A couple of times during the video they seem to cut the reps short, and you have only worked out one side of your body. But other than that one flaw, this is one of my favorite workout videos, and has kept me in shape over this long winter.

bad son bad!
this dvd didnt give me a fake bottom that i wanted it gave me a squishy one. if youd like to take this up with me email me at hyperbabe5858@aol.com. You will notice that i am a man with a woman address it was given to me by my great uncle (fly). so this dvd will not give you the bottom of your dreams! It will give you a bottom that will not get you into a beauty contest! only buy this if you want a squishy bottom! vote nenis for president! {:-+

much love,
your bottom

Not effective
This DVD makes you sweat BUT not effective. They have put many different classes on one DVD and it jumps from one exercise to the next very quickly. There are some routines that are only done on the left or right side...not both. Don't waste your money.

Another addition to TaeBo
I am in my mid-twenties and have worked out to TaeBo Live series about 6 months before trying these. So I consider myself to be in fair to average "shape", and I still had a very tough time with the floor exercises that come at the end of each workout. The grueling but rather effective floor exercises are when I felt the actual abs and glute muscles 'work' the most. You will be on your feet the first portion of these workouts doing traditional TaeBo moves. These Ultimate Abs and Butt are both advanced workouts compared to my experience with TaeBo. In other words, if you try these having not worked out in a while or are out of shape, they'll be considerably difficult to finish (especially the floor exercises). You need to have completed at least the TaeBo Instructional and preferrably the TaeBo Basic programs before you attempt this. Billy Blanks is a good motivator, but it's slighty annoying that he doesn't finish each repetition set with you (you'll see). He demonstrates the movement several times then moves around to the other class members that are working out as he "cheerleads" them and the viewer to complete the reps. I would rather see him complete each workout as the viewer has to do. The upbeat music is in tune with the exercises and is motivating. These workouts are not perfect and while each movement is adequately demonstrated sometimes the reps move too quickly which can be dangerous to keep proper positioning. The reps for each side for example left and right leg are NOT always even. Lastly, this is a series of several different classes worth of exercises (supposedly the butt and abs targeting portions) assembled as a complete workout. That is to say, you can see Billy's and the class members outfits change every few minutes. That is different from the TaeBo Live programs which are start to finish taped workouts with the same people exercising. That difference may not bother many people, but I prefer the live style. Though not suggested in/ on the product, I think that you will need an exercise mat to be comfortable on the floor for as long as the abs and butt floor exercises take (better for back of head, knees and general comfort). You luckily don't need any special equipment, but a chair to hold on to for the standing part of the workout might help. The butt workout is around 40 minutes, and the abs workout is just under an hour. Overall, I don't regret purchasing as I got two different, complete workouts on one DVD, and I would recommend this product given my guidelines above. ... Read more

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Brilliant but not if international buyer
I have many tae bo dvds and as they are scarce in the UK I buy the US through various sites. I was disappointed to find that this set did not come with the bands, as noted by other reviewers. I have managed to purchase them through collagevideo.com. Otherwise, this program is both innovative and everything you can come to expect from tae bo and then some. Definitely not for a beginner.

Challenging for Advanced!
First, allow me to answer the "Billy Bands" question so many have in below comments. If you cannot buy "Billy Bands" then go to your local sporting goods store and purchase any resistance bands. They are the same thing. Or you can use wrist and ankle weights if you cannot find resistance bands.

Now, I must say that this is a wonderful highly effective work-out. I have taken Cardio Kickboxing (Tae-Bo) for six years, and taught it for the last three years. I am definately in the advanced category. I've done some of Billy's work-outs at home once-in-a-while. Most were interesting, some too easy for me, some a good work-out. The Fat Blasting 2-Pack which includes Total Body Fat Blaster and the Fat Blasting Cardio DVD's are the best that Billy has put out. The bands are fun and I sometimes alternate with free weights to achieve different results. My husband enjoys doing them with me and we both think these are very challenging cardio work-outs. Keep in mind that these realy are pure Cardio with very little, if any, ab work. However, if you have done any Tae-Bo before or have taken a Cardio Kickboxing class in a studio, then your proper form will work your abs enough during the work-out.

I would not recommend this work-out for beginners. I also urge anyone that is interested in Tae-Bo or has only done it at home to take a couple of Cardio Kickbox classes at a local Martial Arts Studio (not a health club). You will be surprised how hard it is to get the form correct without live instruction... and improper form leads to injury or slow results.

If you really want to hurt
This is the workout for you.The first time I did it, I had not ordered the resistance bands.It did not seem to do much without the bands.I had been doing the Advanced Tae-Bo before this.Well, I finally got the bands (it takes about 3-4 weeks to get them), and it is extremely challenging.I have not been able to get through the whole thing yet.I am slowly working my way up so I am not so sore that I cannot walk the next day.If you want to burn fat, tone, and gain muscle I highly reccomend this DVD.Be prepared to sweat and hurt!

Beware if you live outside the US or Canada
A word of warning - if you live outside the US or Canada you will find it extremely difficult to find the resistance bands used on this DVD.Don't bother trying to buy them from the offical Tae Bo website - they won't ship to you if you live overseas. Although the workout is still good without the bands, it is very frustrating to see how much better it could be and not be able to join in. I think it is poor planning to make the DVD available to anyone in the world but not the products that accompany it.

Great workout
Hi, I bought this DVD from your site a wee while ago. It is a GREAT workout, I really recommend it. What I want to know is, how can I buy Billy Bands from outside the US/Canada? I'm in New Zealand, and would really like to be able to add this resistance option to my workout... any comments/suggestions? ... Read more

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Get Ripped is the most complete set of workouts for total body fitness.It will continue to energize you with fast-paced new moves and new music that drives you to peak performance and give you that "Get Ripped" look. ... Read more

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Not better or worse, just different.
I was a huge fan of the original TaeBo advanced workout, so I was really excited when this new DVD came out (especially since my first workout was on VHS and is about ready to give out). Beware that this Taebo workout is much different than the first. Movements are much faster, giving you a more intense workout, but also increasing the risk of injury. There isn't any floor work in this video, which I miss because the first video had a great abs section. Your butt and thighs will probably be toned enough after the regular floor workout, however, so a floor session for these areas probably isn't needed. Finally, Billy Blanks is much less annoying in this new edition. Mind you, he's still annoying and likes to preach to you about how fit you'll be, but he doesn't go off on sermons while you're busy doing yet another extra set of some painful move. Billy, although I wish you would shut up a lot more, I must say, your workout videos are the best around. I saw results after the first week!

Every muscle gets it....
The Get Ripped Advanced series are 60-minute workouts that will work your entire body, head to toe, and leave you drenched in sweat! Ever since I started using these workouts, I haven't been able to find any comparable to the intensity and challenge of them. I'm an advanced exerciser, and these tapes are strictly for advanced tae-bo fans. I love how Billy uses workouts that really work every part of the abs, over and over. You will DEFINITELY need a bottle of water during these...yes, his production level is still the low-budget, cheesey type; however, I'm still getting every penny's worth because these tapes are used over and over again; never boring...to me, that's worth more than high production value--forget the mountains, beaches, beautiful music and wardrobes; these workouts are for REAL people of all shapes/sizes, and they will work for you faster than any other workout. Don't be afraid to try them (they can seem intimidating at first); once you get it, you'll stick with it!

Production was OK, workout was great
With the first workout, I worked up more of a sweat than I ever have. I did notice they weren't doing the moves equally on both sides and were not in synch sometimes. It doesn't matter too much for me, since they go very fast and it will probably take me awhile to follow everything. There is a lot of variety, so I didn't get bored at all.

Sweat Sweat Sweat!!!
This is a great work out for those "in beteween" days I don't weight train. Very challenging lower body moves, keeps your heart pumping you will sweat!

Super intense, fun workout!
If you are looking for a very challenging but fun workout, here it is. I have been doing the original Tae Bo workout for about a month and decided to try another one with a little more challenge. It is definitely a better workout, better music and good energy. I would not recommend this workout for the beginner, but to anyone with a little experience. ... Read more

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"Legs to die for" is what your customers will get with this high-intensity leg workout. TaeBo’s Ultimate Lower Body works the quads, calves and feet to create the legs you’ve always wanted. Strong legs not only look good, but also are essential for strength and atmina in any workout regimen. Ultimate Upper Body:Forearms, biceps, triceps, shoulders, chest - all these muscle groups are included in TaeBo’s Ultimate Upper Body. This workout targets each individual muscle, with a variety of different workouts. This video is geared to tone and tighten the complete upper body with an all-in-one workout , so that you need nothing else. ... Read more

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Great workout!!
This is a really great DVD. There are 2 workouts which are both really good and challenging. I would compare it to the level of the Tae-Bo 2 videos. You will really work both your upper and lower body with this video. ... Read more

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Great Workout to Mix Things UP
This was my first Tae Bo DVD, so I can't really compare it to what the others were like. I teach pilates, spinning classes and aqua aerobics 2-3 times per week and on my own I run and do yoga. I just wanted some other type of workout for the one day a week that I wasn't doing any of the other things.

I thought it was great because it did get my heart rate up, although not like a challenging cycle class, but I knew I was burning calories. I also discovered a couple of muscles that must not be getting a good workout from the other activities. All in all, it was fun and a good way for me to mix things up from my regular weekly routine.

Yes, the music is a little repetitive and the people counting to eight constantly can be a little irritating, but I also think you can find something wrong with every single video you do, so whatever. It did it's job- good workout.

disappointed
when i got this dvd in the mail i was so excited because i have all of the advanced tae bo videos, including the get ripped series and i was hoping this would be a new advanced dvd. well, it's not. also, the music is really awful. very repetitive. i love the exuberance of his older videos, where u could see a ton of people working out behind him. there was always something new to look at. now the only interesting person to look at, besides billy blanks himself, is his daughter shelley. not that that's a bad thing. she's a walking advertisement for all the good things tae bo can do for your body.
so if you're into a slower workout, go for this one. if not, don't bother.

TaeDon't
I bought this DVD looking forward to yet another great Billy Banks workout. This did not happen. I didn't even break a sweat. I would recommend this DVD for people who are either not familar with TaeBo or, who want to learn about TaeBo. Stick with the Get Ripped Series, much more effective workout.

Love this DVD! Great Energy!
This is the first Taebo DVD I have tried and I absolutely love it! It gives me so much energy. Billy Blanks is very motivational. I like how each step he starts off slow then speeds up. Took me awhile to get up to his speed though. But after mastering the move, now I can pick up the pace. I was concerned the continous counting 1-8 would drive me crazy. But actually it turned out to be a good way to stay focused. I can't wait to try another one, but now, which one do I choose?

Tae Bo Cardio
This DVD is excellent, excellent, excellent. The cardio is wonderful and challenging. This is no exaggeration--each time I do the workout, I weigh a 1/2 lb. less the next morning! If you are considering buying a workout DVD, this is a wonderful choice. ... Read more

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Seven-time World Martial Arts Champion Billy Blanks unleashes a fitness explosion, with his latest and greatest series of TAE BO workouts that will BLAST the fat away!Start shedding pounds immediately as he helps you punch, march, and kick it out of existence through intense sessions designed to demolish flab, working with or without the resistance band.

Fat Blasting Cardio

Get your heart pumping with this ultra-effective cardio workout, and Billy will guide you on your way to a complete flab-meltdown.He takes you through the TAE BO-based signature workouts that have enlisted people all over the world, working with you every step of the way while his one-of-a-kind moves and can't-stay-still music generate a brand-new you in record time! ... Read more

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Great Heart Pumping Workout!
This is a great workout. I was a little aprehensive being a "Get Ripped" Freak. I thought nothing could beat the advance workout of that, but I was wrong. This workout was better because it wasn't as long and there are a lot more intricate moves that targets more critical areas. Of course I enjoy Billy's encouraging words and the moves are more sharp and precise. I didn't sweat as much as I do with the "Get Ripped Advance" but my heart was pounding a mile a minute and I felt really "worked".

This is a great addition to anyone's workout collection. Once again Billy doesn't disappoint. Try it, you'll love it. I've lost 28 pounds eating a sensible diet and working out to Taebo every morning for 4 months along with going to the gym.

This workout truly brings results!!!!!!!!

Wow, is right, even his daughter Shellie is sweating
I have added Tae Bo to my work out and have really worked my way up from, just watching through many parts, to at least walking in place in some parts, to jogging while he did his leg kicks to now being able to get all the way through a 50 minute work out with out my heart coming out of my body.You will lose weight and inches and feel really great.This tape is a great addition to his normal insanity and his daughter Shellie is really hurtin' for certain so you know they are getting in a great workout along with you.As always Billy is the most encouraging coach on any tape I have, and I love his personal style.This is a must have for intermediate workouts and if you get the bands you will have a great advanced workout in your arsenal when you can't get to the gym or outside for that 5 mile run.I did only give it 4 stars cause as usual Billy sometimes does not tone evenly on each side, but this is really only a minor issue in a couple of places. If you have worked out with Billy before, you are already aware of this short coming of his tapes.

wow. what a workout!
I did this workout and boy did I sweat.It is much better than all of the other tae bo tapes because of the billy bands.It is better than the ultimate Bootcamp dvd bacause there are no squat thrusts, or push ups; or abs; just all cardio! There are very few "walk it outs" Most of the exercises are double time.Get this one and enjoy a sweat fest.If you don't have the billy bands, go to Billyblanks website and order them.You won't be sorry. ... Read more

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Love the results from this workout
After doing this workout for a short time, I was amazed to look in the mirror one morning while getting ready for church, and noticed I actually had defined abs! I was stunned and thrilled. I've worked out on a regular basis for years and this is the first time, I've ever actually seen abs on my body. I don't understand the reviews that say you won't sweat and do not work your abs. Those people should touch their abs while holding one of the standing Flex positions and feel for themselves the engaged muscles.
I recommend this workout to anyone. It is difficult if you are not used to the moves, but you will pick up on them soon enough. And that's part of the fun of finding a new workout.

great workout
This is my first teabo video and I have to say I got hooked right away, within the first two weeks I started to see the results especially in my saddle bag area and my upper stomach! The hardest part of this video is hopping around trying to keep my balance so I make sure the hubby isn't around to laugh at me while I workout but this is so much fun I am definately buying more teabo workout videos to mix up my weekly workout routine.

By far the most dissapointing Tae Bo Experience thus far
I own and love the original Tae Bo workout set. Although low budget, even for the 1990's, Billy Blanks managed to deliver a good cardio and muscle buidling workout. The Flex workout (2002) on the other hand is the most disorganized, erratic and poorly edited version to date. The music is virtually non-existant. The video starts and ends suddenly, there is no ab workout and the amount of stopping, misstarts and "flex" sequences ensures that you will NOT work up a good sweat. "Flexing" is simply a different way of stating that you will be standing still with your arm in the "punch" position or your leg in the "kick" position - which may have marginal coordination/balance benefits - -but no cardio or muscle building effect that I can feel.

It is not for the beginner as there is virtually no instruction, yet the pace is slower than instructional at times. And it is certainly not for the advanced as you will ultimately fast forward this DVD as I had to. I even popped in the VHS tape of the 1997 workout afterword just to get a good ab workout.

The entire Flex DVD is very repetitive and in the five years since his original VHS Tae-Bo beginner tape, the only thing that has changed is that his side kick Sherry has blond ringlets and a fake tan. Stick with the original Tae-Bo series if you are looking for a good workout.

Poor Production Quality
The Tae-Bo concept is wonderful, but "Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo Flex" is the worst sequel to come along since The Scorpion King. It's a major step down from the classic Tae-Bo VHS tapes I bought 4 years ago. First of all, I have to question if the "flex" aspect of the workout really does any good. I'm no expert, but just standing on one foot and holding a pose doesn't seem to be useful either from an aerobic or anaerobic perspective. But, whether or not the content is worthy, the presentation of it certainly leaves a lot to be desired. Billy Blanks' performance was pathetic. He kept screwing up his lines and had to be corrected by his assistant. This is clearly something that they whipped out in one take with few rehearsals, if any.

And then there's the brain dead formatting. This production of Goodtimes Entertainment (www.goodtimes.com) doesn't even take advantage of the fundamental features of a DVD! There is only one item on the menu: "Play." What's the point of that? It may as well just start playing. Better yet, how about a few more menu choices, like scene selection. Hello?! The 45 minute program isn't broken down into chapters at all, so the Skip Ahead button doesn't work. (You can't even use the Skip Back button to restart at the beginning.) This is supposed to be a DVD that we'll wear out watching over and over, yet they expect us to sit through the introduction every time. If it were up to me, I would have put in at least 4 chapter breaks: intro, warm-up, workout, cool-down, and credits. ( I don't need to be reminded how to warm up, and would rather do that while watching CNN, then skip straight to the workout.)

I bought "Flex" in a 3-pack with "Flex Express" and "Cardio." Cardio isn't as bad content-wise, but it's not compelling either, and it still suffers the same poor production quality.

A Great Workout
I bought this DVD with the plan to use it as I travel because I spend quite a bit of time in a hotel room for my job. This workout is great given the fact I have limited space. It is an intense workout without all the running around many fitness other exercise videos have you do. Like the other Taebo videos, this is also an excellent workout. The moves are easy to follow but are intense with the "flex" aspect to it. ... Read more

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They’ll sweat like never before as TAEBO 2 motivates and guides followers through the ultimate total body workout.Explode to the next level of physical performance sales. ... Read more

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Seven-time World Martial Arts Champion Billy Blanks unleashes a fitness explosion, with his latest and greatest series of TAE BO workouts that will BLAST the fat away!Start shedding pounds immediately as he helps you punch, march, and kick it out of existence through intense sessions designed to demolish flab, working with or without the resistance band.

Total Body Fat Blaster

Banish flab from every part of your body by taking-and keeping-it off once and for all with these rapid-fire moves, high-energy music and Billy 's uniquely effective motivation.You won't find a better total-body workout anywhere else, because he brings together all the weapons in his powerful TAE BO arsenal to help say goodbye to unsightly fat for good! ... Read more

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You’ll sweat like you will never before with new explosive moves and sizzling new soundtrack.Be a part of the hottest fitness revolution of the millennium with TAEBO 2 Get Ripped. ... Read more

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Great Workout!
I have been cardio-kickboxing for years, so when I recently decided to buy some DVDs and weights for working out at home, I was eager to try out the much-hyped Tae Bo workout. I thought the Basics workouts would be too easy, and I do add a little more bounce to my workout than is in the tapes (when I have the energy, that is). I was wrong. With a solid effort, these "basic" workouts can kick your [behind! It is also good to have workouts divided into 25 minute (and one 8 minute) segments, if you don't have time for an hour's worth of exercise or if you want to reverse order for variety. Blanks has good form and uses all the basic stretches, punches, and kicks that my instructors over the years have used. He explains each move for those who are unfamiliar, and he starts slowly with each new move. (If this is too slow for me, I simply double-time it.) I also like Blanks' supportive, "let's have fun doing this" attitude and friendly encouragement. I am looking forward to getting the advanced DVDs for more combinations and greater variety of moves.

Video one is five stars, video two is three stars
Video one begins on the floor with an intense ab routine followed by glutes. After doing the original basic series for 3 months, five times a week, I decided to try something else. I have done this video for three weeks now and it's still very difficult to get through the glutes section. However, I don't feel right if I don't do this ab routine. Other ab routines from other videos just don't give me the same benefits.

Video two focuses more on the legs. One irritating thing is that he keeps saying in what I perceive as the hardest part of the workout that this is just the basic video. It's not very encouraging. I do like how Billy reminds you to focus and you'll get through it.

I have damaged cartilage in my right knee from years of dancing, so I look for videos that are entertaining, mentally stimulating, but provide as little impact as possible. Video two strains my knee, so I have only done it five times and prefer video one, given visible improvements in my abdominals and posture after just three weeks.

Boot Camp
This isn't a work out, it's boot camp. If you aren't in really good shape, or like to be able to move the next day, DO NOT DO THIS. Try Windsor Pilates instead, work your way up to this. Other wise you'll be in serious pain the next day! His counting is terrible and does too many reps on one side and not enough on the other....

Good basic kickboxing workouts
This 2-tape set consists of two basic Tae Bo routines. Basic Workout 1 includes floor work in addition to a standing kickboxing routine. This video begins with instructor Billy Blank's standard 5-minute stretch routine. Following the warmup comes the toning segment: 4 minutes of abs work and then 4 minutes of targeted glutes work performed on hands and knees. Then Billy leads one of his basic kickboxing routines consisting mainly of punches with some knee lifts and kicks thrown in; Billy also emphasizes the abs while in a standing position. The kickboxing segment lasts about 10 minutes, and a final 3 minutes of cool-down stretches complete this 26-minute workout. Basic Workout 2 is entirely a standing kickboxing routine. There is a similar warmup (about 4 minutes) followed by an approximately 18-minute cardio workout. Billy does a few more combinations here, and again, he always reminds you to work your abdominals from a standing position. This workout ends with a Tai Chi type cool-down segment.

As an instructor, Billy Blanks is very likeable and extremely enthusiastic. However, his counting is not always accurate, and he frequently completes an uneven number of sets from one side of the body to the other. These tapes would be good for those who like simple kickboxing routines focused mainly on punches and which include some toning in addition to cardio.

Fuerte!!!
Si necesitas bajar de peso y tonificar a la vez este es el DVD que necesitas. Tiene dos secciones de alrededor de 25 minutos y una de 8 minutos por si no tienes mucho tiempo. Es un ejercicio bastante fuerte, por lo cual a los que estamos un poco sobrepeso se nos puede hacer un poco dificil al principio, pero despues te diviertes muchisimo. No le di una puntuacion de 5 solo por que la segunda parte me parece un poco monotona. Pero por lo demás es excelente. EXITO!!! ... Read more

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Billy Blanks, creator of the Platinum Award winning Original TaeBo Video Library, is back to introduce the incredible new evolution of his ultimate total body workout.Billy Blacks’ TaeBo Live puts you in the middle of all the explosive action with dozens of TaeBo Heroes just like you.Recorded live in Los Angeles, it’s like working out with Billy at his own TaeBo Training Center!You’ll experience the amazing power, spirit and energy that has inspired millions of people, including Hollywood’s hottest celebrities and superstar athletes to get in shape and feel great.TaeBo has been featured on TV’s Oprah, E! Entertainment, Good Morning America, and in People, Vogue, Shape, Allure and Cosmopolitan magazines.Now distributed in over 60 countries, TaeBo is the hottest workout on the planet! ... Read more

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Billy Will Make You A Conquerer!
I bought this tape set after using the "old" Tae-Bo tapes for about a year. Since starting Tae-Bo, I've lost over 40 lbs and have a lot more energy.

The Beginner Tape explains all the moves - I highly recommend watching this first.

The Basic Tape is a great 30 minute workout, however there are a couple of minor goof ups: Billy seems to have trouble keeping the exercise counts consistent on each "side" when you're working out. In one spot, Billy starts a new movement before the complete 8-count from the previous move is completed (and his workout buddies in the background get confused). There is another point in the video where Billy tells you to work the "other side" but he promptly starts the exercise on the same side already done. And sometimes when switching to the "other leg" he doesn't do the exact same exercise after the switch. These problems are all minor, and I've come to anticipate them as I watch. Also, the Tae-Chi style cool-down session on the original Tae-bo tapes is better than the one on this tape. It's almost as if Billy runs out of time, and doesn't want to go over 30 minutes. This tape is ALL cardio. No floor work for legs, buns, or abs.

The Advanced Tape is truly for individuals with a high fitness level. Although I seem to find that the original Advanced Tae-Bo tape gets me breathing and sweating a little harder than this "Live" version. Still, this is a killer workout, and not for the timid. I use ankle and wrist weights when doing the Basic Tape, but this one is killer all on its own. The cardio portion is followed by a grueling floor portion for legs, buns, and abs - and you will be watching the clock praying for time to speed up. I keep the VCR display counter on the screen during this tape so I can keep an eye on how long the torture will last!

To be honest, I really don't use the 8-minute tape. I've watched it once, but 8 minutes of cardio, no matter how intense, is simply not enough to maintain a good fitness level. Sure - it's better than nothing, so if you're in a rush then pop this tape in. But you're better off committing to at least 30 minutes a day.

Minor problems aside, this is certainly a workout video worthy to be added to your collection. I suggest getting the original set (where Billy claims he will "make you a Conquerer!), as well as this "Live" set, so that you can keep variety in your training. I find myself using the Beginning and Advanced tapes from both sets on a regular basis.

I've enjoyed these tapes, and my wife and I have both enjoyed the results.

Tae Bo is Brilliant!
Everyone should give Tae Bo a try. Approach it with confidence and determination. Read online Tae Bo discussion boards for support and success stories to keep you motivated. But when you commit to working out, do it for spirit rather than your physical hopes. As Billy says, let the rest fall into place.

This particular set is a great set for Tae Bo fans or Tae Bo beginners. Although the instructional workout can be boring, you really need to watch and work along with it before doing your first workout. It will hopefully help you complete your workouts safely and effectively.

The basic workout is a great workout that beginners will find challenging. Eventually you may be able to move to the advanced tape, but take your time and build your skills, confidence, and endurance first. The 8-minute workout is not really something you should use on its own. I would suggest doing the basic workout and the 8-minute workout back-to-back as you progress between basic and advanced. Just try out various ideas to see what is best for you.

And don't get discouraged if even the basic is too tough for you to complete when you begin. Take your time and focus on completing the moves you make as cleanly as possible, work on good form.

Approach Tae Bo with the a determinded and strong mind! You will feel great!

Tae Bo is Excellent, but skip this one
Tae Bo is an excellent way to get fit and Billy Blanks is a master motivator, but skip this one. Billy often times seems like he's making it up as he goes and loses track of his count and excercizes. Moreover, the constant yelling of his assitant with the headset gets very annoying.

Some of the best, most varied Tae Bo workouts available
I own the Basic and 8-Minute workout videos from the original Tae Bo Live VHS set. I started with the 8-Minute tape, thinking that the shorter length would make it easier, but that is NOT the case! Instructor Billy Blanks jumps right into this workout with a very short (2 1/2 minutes) and fast-moving warmup; he moves much more quickly than his usual warmup pace here. As the title suggests, the main part of the workout is about 8 minutes long. Billy covers only a few types of punches (jabs and uppercuts) and includes only one kick sequence at the very end. However, there are a lot of standing moves to target the abdominal area, such as knee lifts and heel touches. Billy then leads you through about 2 minutes of static holds for more core work as well as balance, and the workout ends with approximately 1 1/2 minutes of Tai Chi type cooldown moves. Thus the entire workout lasts about 14 minutes.

The Basic workout is the toughest basic Tae Bo I've encountered so far, but it is also the most interesting, as Billy includes a greater variety of punches and kicks as well as more punch-kick combinations. This workout begins with a 4-minute warmup and then moves right into punches, placing an emphasis on your waist during the moves. At one point, there is a particularly tough arms segment requiring you to hold up your arms for what seems like forever--my shoulders were screaming! The legwork is also challenging, as you will perform several different types of kicks--including front kicks, side kicks, back kicks, and roundhouse kicks--in several different combinations. Although a few of the combinations were a bit hard to follow, I really enjoyed the variations that Billy included in this workout. This workout also contains some static holds (about 1 minute), and it ends with an extremely quick 1-minute stretch; the entire program clocks in at 31 minutes.

These Tae Bo videos are perfect for anyone looking for an interesting, varied kickboxing workout with a nice balance of punches, kicks, and combinations.

New to This
I am new to this; I love it so much that i Have already ordered 8 total workout and 6 vhs get ripped. GREAT!!!

The instructional tape is good; when you do it right you feel the effects; the beginners is good advances on the instructional; the advances advances on the beginners and the instruction. Buy it, you won't be disappointed! ... Read more

Description

A Fun Workout for Kids of all Ages! Seven-time World Martial Arts Champion Billy Blanks(r) has created a program for kids that puts the "cool" back in fitness!

In this workout, Billy takes the basics of his world-famous TAE BO(r) moves and adapts them just for kids to create a fast-moving, entertaining routine to keep them slim, strong, and active. With high-energy moves and music, Billy's brand-new workout shows youngsters that fitness is fun, while providing kids with a cardio "kick." Best of all, TAE BO KICKS(r) shows how to use your body at your own pace to stay fit and motivated for life!

Running Time: Approx. 39 MinutesColor/NTSC/Mono05-50463 ... Read more