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Summary: Good workout - for me and my wife!
Review: DVD is a great medium for workout videos. You can instantly go to any workout (although there are not chapters within each workout - which makes sense when you think about it). There is no tape to wear out and repurchase, which, with something you watch every other day or so, is a nice feature in itself.The instructional workout is actually a little harder than the basic full speed workout as you are moving through the excercises in almost slow motion. However, it is invaluable for learning the correct form for each movement. Be warned (in a good way) that this is not the aerobics workout from the mid-eighties. It feels like practice for a sport rather than modified dance and makes you feel more powerful when you have mastered the kick, punches and combinations. Be careful of hyperextending knees and elbows (which Billy Blanks stresses several times in the instructional section). These workouts make a nice complement to weight training. And remember this - Billy Blanks does not look like he does from just doing aerobic excercise. He obviously spends many hours in the gym with weights in addition to this type of workout. But if fat burning and cardio activity are what you want, it doesn't get much better than this
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Summary: "Freshman 15?" What's that???
Review: I got to college and was determined NOT to put on the infamous "freshman 15." Instead, I got into the best shape of my life. I became addicted to Tae-Bo a little over three months ago and can't stop doing it! It does not matter what fitness level you're at, you can do Tae-Bo. Tae-Bo is amazing because it allows you to take your frustration, anger, fears, etc. and channel them into something productive: getting in shape. Billy Blanks keeps you motivated throughout the entire workout. The workout is energizing and so much FUN! I cannot imagine going back to regular and step aerobics. This might sound crazy, but Tae-Bo has become a way of life. I work out about 6 times a week or whenever I can find the time. Every day, I notice more and more definition in my abs. I punch harder and kick higher with every workout. My skin has a glow to it now. I'M ACTUALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SWIMSUIT SEASON! I'm not tired anymore and my energy is off the charts! My self esteem and confidence levels have sky rocketed. I used to walk with my head down, staring at the sidewalk. NOT ANYMORE! Tae-Bo is the most empowering thing that I have ever done for myself. I'm not afraid to walk across campus after night classes anymore. This is not just another fad. Tae-Bo has actually been around for about a decade already and it's not going anywhere. I will continue to do this workout for the rest of my life. Still skeptical? Visit the Tae-Bo website and then, give Billy 30 days. If you have the will to get into shape, this is the way to go.
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Summary: ordered and e-bay cancel
Review: 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?
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Summary: Powerful and Energizing
Review: I am a 44 years old female and basically I never enjoyed exercising until I started doing Tae Bo two months ago. Already I have lost one dress size and twelve pounds. I feel stronger and more energized than ever before. I love this work-out! I bought the original tapes in 1999, but I got stuck on the instructional tape and eventually got bored and quit. I started back on June 1, 2002 and it has been such a blessing for me and my friends. Since then, I moved on to the Live versions of Tae Bo. My arm and leg muscles are becoming more defined and they now have some resemblance of the way they looked when I was 20 years younger. I have not changed my diet as of yet, but I am still losing weight at a rate of approximately one and an half pounds per week. I do Tae Bo four-six times a week and I enjoy every minute of it. I look better than I have in a long, long time. Thank God for Billy Blanks! Thank God for Tae Bo!!
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Summary: The only thing that gets me moving!
Review: I have tried everything to work out...I live near a park and tried walking, I joined a gym and stopped going after 6 months out of boredom, and also because it is too far from my house to walk and parking is too difficult. I also got tired of waiting for other people to finish using a machine, and I got tired of people bumping into me during aerobics classes. So I got Tae-bo since I like working out, but need to have fun to stay motivated and stick to it. I decided to lose weight, and I lost 7 pounds before exercising, and last week I started using Tae-bo. I know that is a short time, but I used it 5 times in the last 7 days (the basic workout), and I feel great! It takes less than a half hour for the basic workout, and it feels like a couple of minutes, it goes so fast! Billy Blanks is very motivating also, which helps. And I know that a lot of people don't like the fact that in most exercise videos, only people in tip-top shape are doing the exercise, but I find that motivating. The abs on these people alone motivates me to keep going. Definitely get these tapes (or DVDs) for yourself! It is made for you if you are just beginning, or if you have worked out a lot before. I have not used the advanced tape yet (just started basic), but I watched it and it definitely looks like a goal I would like to achieve in the future. I also have asthma, and a lot of times aerobic exercise flares it up, but this has yet to do that to me! I don't even need my inhaler after working out, which is great. Get these tapes!!! (continuation):
Now I have been using Taebo for nearly a month, and I am seeing incredible results!! I have that "line" back in the middle of my stomach, my arms seem much more toned, and I feel great! I am still uding the tapes 5 or 6 times per week, and I love it! When I used to go tp the gym, I would wake up everyday and try to think of excuses not to go. Now I wake up everyday and try to think of ways to find the time to fir my tae-bo into my schedule! I love it, it gets rid of stress, and I feel better than ever. And still no asthma trouble. Not up to Advanced yet, but I will get there in a few months I am sure!
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Summary: "Freshman 15?" What's that???
Review: I got to college and was determined NOT to put on the infamous "freshman 15." Instead, I got into the best shape of my life. I became addicted to Tae-Bo a little over three months ago and can't stop doing it! It does not matter what fitness level you're at, you can do Tae-Bo. Tae-Bo is amazing because it allows you to take your frustration, anger, fears, etc. and channel them into something productive: getting in shape. Billy Blanks keeps you motivated throughout the entire workout. The workout is energizing and so much FUN! I cannot imagine going back to regular and step aerobics. This might sound crazy, but Tae-Bo has become a way of life. I work out about 6 times a week or whenever I can find the time. Every day, I notice more and more definition in my abs. I punch harder and kick higher with every workout. My skin has a glow to it now. I'M ACTUALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SWIMSUIT SEASON! I'm not tired anymore and my energy is off the charts! My self esteem and confidence levels have sky rocketed. I used to walk with my head down, staring at the sidewalk. NOT ANYMORE! Tae-Bo is the most empowering thing that I have ever done for myself. I'm not afraid to walk across campus after night classes anymore. This is not just another fad. Tae-Bo has actually been around for about a decade already and it's not going anywhere. I will continue to do this workout for the rest of my life. Still skeptical? Visit the Tae-Bo website and then, give Billy 30 days. If you have the will to get into shape, this is the way to go.
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Summary: Yes, It Really Works
Review: 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.
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Summary: The fat "melted" off!
Review: When I first saw Billy Blanks infomercial on TV, I thought, "Yeah, another bag of wind." But the more I watched him, the more I realized he really was interested in helping people. He spoke so passionately about his beliefs and had me feeling I really could conquer my weight problem. So, I bought the set and have no regrets at all. I encourage everyone just starting to master the Instructional one first. I jumped to the Advanced one right away and found myself immediately going to the Instructional one in order to do the moves right. My tapes are rather worn out and I am going to purchase the DVD. You will not regret following his routines -- I started at 204 and lost 15 pounds without dieting (I HATE to diet!) -- just used his routines. I actually felt that he was talking to me during the workout and I found myself extending further than I thought I ever would. Thanks Billy!
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Summary: kick butt action!
Review: This is an intense workout that will really get your heat pumping and your spirit lifted. It has a way of targeting your abs. and legs. Billy uses intense movements which get your cardio up and then slows it back down with toning movements. This really burns the fat without comprimising your muscles. All in all these two advanced workouts on one dvd are well worth it!
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Summary: Terrific All-Around Workout
Review: I first purchased this set of Tae-Bo tapes during the middle of my junior year in college. While I have been an avid runner and cross training fan for many years, I have never been able to tone up as fast with any other exercise routine. Within 1 month of bringing Tae-Bo into my normal workout line-up (30 minutes of cardio warm-up prior to either the advanced or basic tapes 4 times a week), I dropped inches around my hips and gained noticable definition in my arms and stomach while still eating as I normally do. Now I use it year-round to help me prepare for the outdoor running season. The trick to getting all you can out of each workout is to concentrate on doing the moves properly and at your own pace until you can work through all the reps of each routine. I promise it too will leave you huffing and puffing no matter what your fitness level. Sure the music is a little cheesy and the count is slightly off, but it's been 4 years since I've started using the Tae-Bo system and I have not felt unchallenged yet. I can't wait to try Tae-Bo 2004!
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