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Tae Bo 2004 Capture the Power Set |
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| Capture the Power Set -- Excellent Series -- Beginners and Novices |
| Yes, I have the Capture the Power, this is an EXCELLENT series for beginners and experienced Taeboers who wish to improve their form...Billy&Shelly show you how to do each move...IT'S GREAT!! - posted by chubbi on 6/20/2006 |
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| Not as good as I once thought |
| I bought the strength and power DVD - not the first two. Of those I can tell you, they will give you a good light intensity day workout. However, they are very poorly produced. There is too much confusion among the background exercisers. There are too few repetitions and too much walking in the strength and power workouts. I use 1.5 pound boxing gloves, so I'm not sure if 1/2 pound weights would do much. Some combinations are indeed fun and different from most of his usual ones. I'm glad he seems to have stopped using this format. - posted by Sarah on 5/21/2006 |
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| Glad I took a second look!! |
| While waiting for my Billy's Bootcamp set to come in the mail, I went back to my bookshelf, dusted off this set and decided to review this set (since I'm going through a "tae-bo" phase)and was mad at myself for not using these sooner. This is a great set for those of us that want to focus more on the form and and find the slightly slower pace more within their reach. This is helping my confidence, focus and form more than I can say. And I love the fact that he does acknowledge those of us that aren't as limber (yet). I think the negatives come from those who are more used to the "High Energy Fast Billy" as opposed to this more focused, slower paced style in this one. It's a matter of taste but if this is your flavor, go for it. - posted by Sharon P. on 1/20/2006 |
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| Fun Intro to Tae Bo |
| I found this to be a good workout but am already looking to add some of the more advanced cardio workouts. Some of the strength moves for the legs are challenging, and have helped me to develop better balance. I do wish that Billy would devote more "energy" and "focus" to doing the same number of reps on both sides. - posted by Mike on 12/19/2005 |
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| Still a Good Cardio Workout |
| I classify this series as beginner/intermediate level. It may not be as challenging as the Advance tapes of Live and Original Collections but it is still a good cardio workout on days that I just need to be energized. I exercise 6 days a week with 3 days of cardio alternating with 3 days days of muscle toning. I'd do the most intense cardio (Tae Bo Live or Cathe)at the beginning of the week, Power or Energy mid-week and some Dance Exercise or Power Walk at the end of the cardio rotation. In my opinion, this is one way to stay fit and at the same time not push myself too much to the point of exhaustion or injury. - posted by Rina on 9/20/2005 |
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| Those complaining are missing the point! |
| Exercise does not have to wipe you out to be effective! This Tae Bo set is a mind-body workout. Rather than just punching or kicking as fast as you can it requires you to think and concentrate on the muscles that you are working. I own the Get Ripped series and they are great for when you want maximum cardio, but I think this set makes me concentrate and focus on form which can only improve what I'm doing in the Get Ripped series. I love the Tae Bo balls. Like Billy says, my arms were flailing about until I started using the balls. They helped me improve my form. Good form makes excercise safer and more effective. Tae Bo is not about exercising as fast or as hard as you can. This Tae Bo set is a must have! - posted by Julie on 9/19/2005 |
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| Good for beginners |
| I weight train, jog/run, and do step aerobics. I was looking for another excercise to cross train with, and I became interested in kickboxing. I bought Billy Blanks' "Capture The Power Foundation/Energy" (not Power and Strength) DVD. I'm in good shape and I am quickly outgrowing "Foundation/Energy", but it IS a great place to start in Tae Bo. I've never done Tae Bo or any kickboxing before and it is important to be taught the correct form and methods to kicking and jabbing, etc. "Foundation" does a good job of teaching the basic form/movements of Tae Bo. "Energy" puts the movements taught in "Foundation" all together. Since in "Energy", Billy starts off each excercise by showing it slowly and then moves into the "Enegery" move, where the excercise is performed quicker and longer, there isn't enough continuous kick boxing to sustain a cardio workout. Billy does forget to do equal amount of reps per side on some excercises and he does suddenly break off of excercising and start moving among his class. If you can get past these "short comings" and the large group of people counting out loud continuously, then you can get a good basic start with learning Tae Bo, here. - posted by on 6/19/2005 |
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| Modify for more intense workout |
| I liked the "Strength" and "Power" workouts in this set for toning - Tae Bo is a fun way to blend cardio and toning. I am an intermediate/advanced exerciser, so to amp up these workouts, I use 3 lb. weights instead of the suggested 1/2 lb. weighted balls. I modify parts of the workouts to account for the increased weights that I am using and I also continue doing reps when Billy is talking. The added weights are great, but you won't be able to do the super-fast moves with them (which is fine with me because those are harder to control and seem forced at times). If you are using these workouts for toning with added cardio benefits, I think you will enjoy them. If you want Billy to run you ragged, this set may not be the right one for you. - posted by Joanie on 6/4/2005 |
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| Good for a light day |
| I do not find any of these tapes worked up a sweat. So I use them when I need to back off a day but still want some kind of cardio. I would NOT consider any of these advanced. - posted by Sally on 4/29/2005 |
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| After hearing reviews, I want Tae Bo 2004 |
| After reading all of the negative/slow paced/boring reviews, I think this will be perfect for me. I bought Tae Bo a few years ago and could only do the Instructional workout-which I lost weight with. The advanced tapes were way too fast for me. I need to lose about a 80 pounds so After reviewing all of the comments I think that I will order the Tae bo 2004. I think this will be the perfect pace for me. I can't wait to try them. - posted by Lisa, Alaska on 4/18/2005 |
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