Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo - Instructional Workout, Basic, Advanced, 8-Minute Workout

Had been away from cardio strength training for a while and remembered how much I enjoyed this. Price could be better but it was worth jumpstarting my health again. Muscles quickly remembered all the steps. The music gets redundant just like with any workout video, so after a while you may want to use your own which matches the BPM. I’d also slow down on the brief neck warm ups if you have issues. Modify as needed.

I worked out to these videos 20+ years ago and got in the best shape of my adult life. I lost over 100 pounds in a year. Then I let myself go and the weight returned. When I recently decided to start taking control of my weight (again), I reached for by Tae-Bo tapes and realized I hard worn these videos out. I have been looking for DVDs of these workout for years. I have tried so many other workouts. While I have enjoyed many, I didn't see the results I did with Billy Blanks. I am beyond thrilled with these. I started working out again and look forward to my next workout. And I still laugh at the same old tired jokes I've heard from Billy Blanks more than a couple of hundred times.

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!

I ordered this to help me loose weight and get in shape in my home during the covid months!

I knew some kickboxing techniques before I bought this pack (Kathy Smith's Kickboxing for one, which is amazing), so I only scanned the instructional tape. But if you have never done this before, then use the instructional tape a few times before progressing. The basic tape is a solid workout that helps develop the muscles you need to do the advanced tape.The advanced tape is a very strong workout. At first I thought his inspirational motivation was kind of hokey, but as the workout progressed, I really started to like it. During the floor work, which is very challenging, he really keeps me going. There is one exercise, however, that smarts and it feels like he talks forever. But I keep with it and have really seen my body become more developed and my balance is a lot stronger.My only complaint is that there is not any streching. In the advanced tape there is one strech after the leg work, which is definitely not sufficient. The tape ends with squats which are a great way to cool down, but then it just stops. I stretch on my own, because I feel that stretching is an integral part of exercising.Overall, this is a great workout. When I first started kickboxing workouts, I was frustrated because it took me a few times to get the moves and it took me even longer to get strong enough to really work the moves. But it is worth it. I feel stronger, more centered and definitely look stronger and more defined.

I had the VHS tapes back in the day. I wanted a fun workout and always enjoyed Tae-Bo. It is just as good as I remember. There are different difficulty levels so it has something for everyone. My son and I have been working out together and getting back in shape. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a fun but effective workout!

I used these Tae-Bo tapes everyday for several years many, many moons ago and love, love, loved them!When I decided to try to get into some kind of shape again I tried a bunch of other, more current workout routines but I couldn't stick with them; they were not fun, or they were too involved or too lacking.I searched for my old standby, the Tae-Bo tapes and was really happy to find them still available. I bought them and have used them every day since they arrived - which is longer than I've stuck with any of the other programs I tried..It's true that the music is.... humorous and lacking but that's not what I bought them for. I bought them for their effectiveness, easy to pick up and follow routines and the end results.I would recommend these to any one searching for a workout that is fun, easy to pick up and actually works.PS - if you don't like the music on the tapes just turn on the stereo or your iPod and listen to the music you like.... after using this a couple of times you don't really need to hear what is being said - you can follow along visually.

For those of you who think Basic is too easy and Advanced too hard, may I suggest do the 8-minute workout first then the second half of the Advanced which contains the floor exercise. Total time would be about 30 minutes only. My friends and I (all mothers) do this every other day and we're now one size smaller !

Money spent well this item arrived early n I'm statisfied with it

私はこれでストレス発散、脂肪発散、リズムに合わせてキックにパンチ！みんなでやっても一人でやっても、もう誰も止められない。さぁ！あなたも今日から Ｄｏ！ Ｔａｅ Ｂｏ！