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Summary: Never get tired of this workout
Review: If you are looking for a workout that you will stick with, there's a good chance that Tae Bo is it. These videos do have their faults, but I have been doing them for several years now--this is not something I can say about any other workout video or equipment. I may stray from Tae Bo from time to time, but always come back. The most valuable video in the set is the Basic. It is a good, short workout. The instructional video is good to watch once. The advanced workout is REALLY advanced and many of the moves are HARD to do. When the Basic video became a little too "basic" for me, I turned to the advanced version and found I couldn't do it. However, it did give me ideas to advance the basic version on my own. I incorporate some of the additions in the advanced version to the basic to make it a more challenging, more effective workout. I have never done anything but watch through the 8 minute video. If I can only work out for 8 minutes, I find it's not worth my time. Billy Blanks is a good leader, but he does lose track of counting occasionally and the repititions for each side are not always the same. But, overall, I highly recommend Tae Bo.
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Summary: Unbelievoutstandingable
Review: I had heard that Tea-Bo was a great workout, but this is unbelievable! With the basic workout, you get 25 minutes of heart-pounding exercise. It's over before you know it. The DVD is great. I can switch from one program to another instead of inserting different VHS tapes. The sound could use some help though. It plays as Dolby Digital, but it only comes out in two channels. This is a small price to pay for the excellent workout. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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Summary: You'll Feel the Burn!!!
Review: This is a great deal having 4 sets of Tae-Bo workout. It really gets you moving. First there is the instructional workout then you move onto the basic workout. Next is the advanced workout and last but not least is the 8 minnute workout. The instructional workout tells you all about tae-bo and how to do tae-bo and its about 14 minnutes. The basic workout is not a fast pace but not a slow pace workout. Its right in between those two and is about 27 minnutes. The advanced workout is about 57 minnutes and is for people who know how to do tae-bo really well at a fast pace which is probably why they call it advanced. The last video is the 8 minnute workout which is only 8 minnutes. It may only be 8 minnutes but it gets you moving. Its the final touch to the collection because you really are pumping iron in this workout. After doing the workout several times you'll feel the burn and thats a good thing. After working out you will feel great.
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Summary: Unsafe moves, frantic pace
Review: I was quite disappointed in this video, and expected a lot more thanks to all the media hype. Actually, this is a very poor quality workout video for many reasons...All B. Blanks does is count 1 to 8 from start to finish, yell "come on" all the time, which is sooo annoying, and provides very little fitness education. You really don't even need the Instructional video at all, since the moves aren't that complicated, so the 4-pack is a waste of money. Don't expect to get a good work-out in 8 minutes either. You have to work out at least 30 minutes at a time, at least 3 days a week, to see any benefit. The music is awful, and the moves aren't even coordinated with it. When the moves are double-timed, it's impossible to keep up, the moves are frantic and unsafe, and even the exercisers on the video aren't keeping up. B. Blanks spends most of the video saying "come on, come on girl" rather than exercising, and he almost never exercises through the double-timed moves. I gave this video 2 stars rather than one because you probably will lose weight doing it, but I've done a lot of exercise videos and think that there are a lot better, safer exercise videos out there where the instructors are more interesting and the moves more organized overall. Another thing that annoyed me about this video was the exercising AFTER a cool-down. Very strange. Goes to show that if you do enough infomercials, you can sell anything.
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Summary: Simply Awesome
Review: Tae-Bo, where have you been all my life?? I was tired of purchasing health club memberships, only to have to put up with a social gathering just to work out. Along comes Tae-Bo, and I can't say enough about it!! I have just begun the basic workout, and I feel a sense of accomplishment that I was able to complete it!! The moves are simple enough for a guy with two left feet like me, yet challenging enough for a great workout. Billy Blanks is an outstanding instructor, and even at work I find myself tightening my abs, for fear that he is watching somehow. A someone who has battled depression and anxiety, I can tell you it's an awesome way to relieve stress. I am hooked. The DVD is a great way to go, as you can easily navigate which tape you want to do.
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Summary: If you're looking to sit around, don't buy this...
Review: All my life I've been overweight and tried fitness tapes from Denise Austin to Body By Jake. I've never been able to stick with them or keep motivated. I got a set of Taebo for my 18th birhtday and a year later I'm still motivated and 54 pounds lighter ( i would be alot lighter if I had more time :) Billy Blanks helps you not to lose focus and your constantly moving to burn fat and calories. I must admit you have to work at it for a while to get some of the moves down but once you got it -- no turning back. I'm now purchasing this collection on DVD and the Get Ripped collection on DVD. I recommend this to anyone who wants to get healthy , thin and who wants to look great. Don't be afraid to sweat with these tapes because it's all worth it at the end.
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Summary: OLDER AND STRONGER
Review: I started using the tapes back in Sept 2001. I am 5 feet tall and weighed 160 lbs. My clothes size was 14 heading quickly toward a 16. The first time I tried the beginners tape I could not even get halfway thru it. But I preserverd and it has paid off big time. Seven months later I have lost 30 lbs and I now fit comfortably in a size six. Now you do have to be faithful to the work out. The first two months I did the beginners tape five times a week. When I move up to the advance tape I cut down to three times a week because it is so much harder. I am over 40 and believe me I never thought I would see single digit clothes sizes again. So give it a try. Young or old. If you need inspiration there is a 75 year old lady in the advance Tae Bo tape who keeps up. My mantra is if she can do it so can I ( considering I am 20 years her junior.)
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Summary: A great escape from traditional workouts!
Review: I bought these tapes when they were first marketed close to 6 years ago, and I have never been disappointed. Three of the tapes provide a good workout (one is instructional only), and the moves are easy to learn and fun to do. I enjoy doing all kinds of exercise, and these tapes gave me the chance to shake things up. You can move up in levels, and go from beginner to advanced in no time at all! Once it becomes too easy, I simply stop using it for awhile, and when I return, the challenge is new again.
The only downfall to this workout is that there are some moves that I found to be dangerous. Generally, all the moves are safe, but at times, Blanks will ask you to do "double time" and it is at these speeds that the moves are uncomfortable. This discomfort is not felt at the slower speed, and I still get a good workout. The discomfort may be a result of a knee injury (from skiing) so don't let that stop you! The routines are adjustable to your level and comfort, so play around with the moves, and enjoy!
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Summary: Great workout for plus-size women!
Review: I am a plus size woman (size 20) and former high school cheerleader. Billy Blanks is the perfect motivator for me to workout with him. Contrary to prior reviews, the advanced video is not all that hard, but it does take some coordination ladies! If you can stay on beat and learn quickly like cheerleaders do, then you'll do great working out with Billy. I usually do the Advanced video and then the 8-minute video for a cool down and thats the perfect combo for me.
All in all- GREAT workout! I've dropped 4 sizes so far and working my way down! :)
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Summary: Lots's of Fun!
Review: Well I started the instrucional & basic videos of this set about three weeks ago with my friend (Alycia, one of the other reviewers). Like her, I don't play a winter sport but wanted to keep in shape. Since I started I've been doing the basic just about every day. I think it's a really great work-out but also a lot of fun. Unlike Alycia, I'm not trying to lose weight or anything (I'm 80 pounds :P) but I just feel better if I do some sort of exercise during the day. I'm really busy with the other things I do (including algebra homework!) so I don't have a lot of time. That's another great thing about the basic vid-it's an awesome work-out but only about 30 minutes long.
If you decide to do these videos, I suggest to make sure you have a lot of water with you and drink it throughout your half hour. Also, make sure you do the instructional at least a few times to make sure you don't pull a muscle. The instructional goes through the correct ways to through punches and kick, as well as giving you a more efficient stretch before you start.
Another thing the video emphasizes through it's many different people in the background is that anyone can do this. They show people with different body types and of different ages. (From about 7 to 80!) Hey, even my social studies teacher has done it! So definately check these tapes out and have FUN!
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