Tae-Bo Workout
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend Billed as the "future of fitness" and hawked by numerous celebrities, Billy Blanks's Tae-Bo actually deserves much of the hype it's receiving. A mixture of boxing punches and martial arts kicks, Tae-Bo is fun and easy. One of the best elements of this four-tape set is that the first tape (which is 40 minutes long), Tae-Bo: Instructional, lays out the movements you need to successfully complete a workout. Once you've mastered the steps, you… Product details and pricing info |
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208 Customer Reviews Posted
- I love Tae Bo!
- I have been a Tae-Bo/Billy Blanks fan for about three years, and I have this workout on DVD. I like to alternate strength training and cardio, 3 to 4 days a week. Tae-Bo Advanced is one of the workouts that I like to use on my cardio days. I simply use the first 33 minutes of this 53-minute workout and do my own cooldown and stretching. This is a tough workout for me, an intermediate-level exerciser. Billy Blanks and even the music is so motivating, that just when you think you have no more "kick" left, you just want to push yourself to keep moving. The next day, my muscles feel a combination of sore and tighten. I used the Instructional tape in this series only once, but it is necessary to insure proper form for effectiveness and to prevent injury. The Basic workout is great for beginners. I've previewed the 8-minute tape, but I've never done this workout because I normally have more that 8 minutes to exercise. It is very important to work at your own pace, especially the "kicking" segments, which are sometimes done too fast. Otherwise, I highly recommend this on DVD.
- 2003-10-15, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- STILL THE BEST WORKOUT AROUND!!!
- I bought Tao Bo when it first come out. It's still the one I turn to when I want to really sweat and burn. Granted, it's not a slick, polished MTV type production, with perfect looking people. It's real, raw and honest...with REAL, somewhat unattractive people REALLY working out and REALLY sweating. I think that's what Billy was going for. No pills, magic belts or crazy diet plans and potions. Then as now, he promises real results if done consistantly, not tried once half-heartedly and left on the shelf the collect dust.
Thank you Mr. Blanks for bringing honesty back into fitness.
- 2003-10-03, 6 of 6 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- the real thing
- For everyone searching for an exercise video that works: Tae-bo is the only one. No matter what tapes I buy or what classes I go to, Tae-bo is the only that can make me smile while working my butt off. Tae-bo is hard work, and it's sometimes difficult to fit it into your day, but it's all worth it. Stop wasting your money and try this one.
- 2003-10-02, 2 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- If you want to sweat, get!
- These tapes are for those who plan to get their exercise on! Even though Blanks says it's necessary you'll feel that the introductory video is kinda wasteful. The basic and advanced are top notch but my particular favorite is the 8 minute workout. He gives you a quick 8 min. thingie that you can squeeze in anytime of the day. Just about the time when you're gonna sweat you're done. He gives you a nice cool down and you feel as if you accomplished something. The key is to hold in those Abs while you're working.
So all in all, I'm very happy with this purchase and I think you'll be too.
- 2003-07-25, 2 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Makes you sweat, but be careful!
- I love the intensity of these videos, especially the advanced workout. I really enjoy working up a sweat because many workout videos don't have that effect, so I dont' feel like I'm working even if my muscles are moving alot. These really get you moving and you WILL feel accomplished after your workout. In fact, I've done the advanced workout with friends who I would consider to be in better shape than I am, and they've had trouble getting through. I didn't have that trouble, because (this is the important part) I have had years of martial arts training.
Billy Blanks is a martial arts champion, so his body is used to these types of movements (punches, kicks, etc). If you aren't used to using these muscles, take it slow at first or you will serously regret it. Plus, I have to criticize Billy's form. His punches and kicks are sloppy so I had to self-correct to keep in the form I was trained in. Martial artists may have trouble dealing with his "style".
Overall these are a great workout but please take your time adjusting to the intensity and movements.
- 2003-07-03, 6 of 8 people found this review helpful, Rated:
