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Billy Blanks' Ultimate Tae Bo |
  Effective! |
| I hadn't done Tae Bo or strong exercise in years when I bought this. I often only do 30-45 minutes of the workout and by doing just this small portion everyday I have already lost 10 lbs in a matter of a few weeks. I felt like I was going to die the first few times I did this workout, but now it's becoming a breeze- yet still VERY effective. Some of the music is confusing and the volume is off a little bit at times, but it's pretty minor and all that matters is that the workout is still very challenging and effective. Despite any small problems, the workout might have, you can't argue with the results! - posted by Returning Exerciser on 8/7/2008 |
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| This is my cup of tea! |
| I have a few requirements for 5 star reviews: 1. The DVD must be well cued with decent music 2. I must stay in my Fat-Burning Heart rate zone for at least 40 minuntes, 3. The instructor must be fun, and 4. I like DVD's that allow for modifications for bouncy moves (or one that will minimize bouncing..38 D) This DVD is perfect in all of the above aspects. It's fun, long enough for a good workout and includes moves that will tone and keep your heartrate up! I use this DVD often because it works. - posted by Trish on 6/26/2008 |
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| Classic Tae-Bo |
| This is the classic Tae-Bo that I've been waiting for. No nonsense, intense movies but very challenging. The 90 minutes really flew by and halfway through they take a bit of a "dance break". If you are into simple and effective but fun moves, this is it. This is the best Tae Bo yet. - posted by Lisa on 6/11/2008 |
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| Awesome! |
| Great routine! 90 minutes of pure Taebo energy. What makes this workout advanced, besides the length, is that there is very little downtime between moves. You go from one combo right to the next without stopping. As on previous workouts, Billy will have you do several sets of an exercise. The first 2 or 3 sets are slower "practice" sets, and then you speed it up. Throughout, Bill offers excellent form tips and suggestions. If you really follow what he says, you'll feel the exercises twice as much in your muscles. My one criticism is that there is no stretching at the end, just some tai chi-type movements to bring the heart rate down. BTW, if Shelley is pregnant it is barely noticeable and by no means is she "hobbling around." - posted by Martha on 4/28/2008 |
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| I really love it!!! |
| This DVD I really enjoy doing! It's fun, I sweat and I feel really energized when I'm done. I actually do this with my 18 year old son and he loves it too. Billy has the the reps not 100 percent accurate but a whole lot better than his other videos. I've done the full 58 min. and started 10 min. into the next segment, I hope to be able to complete the full 90 min. in a couple of weeks. I really recommend this DVD... - posted by Lillie on 3/31/2008 |
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| Disappointment |
| Bought this video for a new Tae Bo challenge, but was disappointed. "Intensity" comes from double time music that is hard to keep up with and makes some of the moves dangerous to perform due to the speed. The "energy" of some participants is overboard and annoying, as is the constant yelling and "Yes, sir!" responses throughout the video. Only plus is that he has a few new moves and some additions to old classics, which mixes things up. Not one of Billy's best. - posted by empabel on 3/29/2008 |
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| Good - not the best |
| I don't hate this DVD, but don't love it either. It is a good workout, but I think Shelly is pregnant during this one, so I had a hard time being motivated with her hobbling around in it. I think she should have sit this one out! It didn't motivate me as much and I agree that the silly shouting was a little much. Other than that, if you just focus on Billy it is a good workout. I have many of his DVDs and this was just not as good as some of his others. - posted by Lisa on 3/12/2008 |
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| Good video when you have a lot of time to invest... |
| As a long time Billy Blanks enthusiast, I must say that this is a refreshing fitness DVD. I try to use it at least once every two weeks on the weekend when I have an hour and a half to invest in my cardio fitness regimen. He covers many of the moves that he has used throughout the years in the 1 and 1/2 hour video, and you will like the scale a little more after completing this workout! - posted by Miscellaneous on 3/8/2008 |
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| Billy keeps it interesting and fun! |
| Yes, it's 90 minutes, but it sure doesn't seem like it! Let's face it: there's no instructor like Billy. He makes the time fly by and keeps you guessing (and challenged!) with this workout. You simply can't get bored when he mixes it all up: kicks, punches, toning, and even the "tootsie roll"! This gets your heart rate up for sure, but you won't be gasping. I found this to be perfectly paced. Not only did it keep me moving and energized, I can honestly say I had fun. - posted by Molly on 2/22/2008 |
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| WHOA! |
| I considered myself to be in really good shape from doing lots of Tae Bo, plus running and weight training, but the first time I did this workout, I only made it 30 minutes! It was really intense and made me sweat like crazy from the beginning. Definitely high energy and very intense, you WILL get a great workout from this and all of Billy's videos. Plus what I love about Tae Bo is that even though this is a very cardio orientated workout, you also get a TON of toning, because kickboxing uses so many muscles at once. Way to go Billy! - posted by Liz on 2/14/2008 |
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