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Tae Bo: Amped Basic (with Amplifier Bar) |
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| These DVDs are definitely not for an advanced exerciser. I've been working out 6 days a week for 9 months and these DVDs were so easy. I didn't sweat, I didn't get out of breath, and after 50 minutes I didn't feel like I worked out at all. Definitely disappointed. Will save for lighter days. - posted by KC on 11/30/2011 |
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| Tae Bo Workouts Are Excellent |
| I'm one of those guys that liked workouts that get results. I decided to give Tae Bo a shot to try something different. I enjoy them. I have the Amped and Bootcamp series. Bootcamp Ulitmate is the hardest out of all of them in my opinion. But the Amped series is good too. I read someone say that all the workouts are the same. Not true. I've also read someone say that Billy Blanks only works out one side of the body and not the other. Again, not true. Oftentimes he will do an exercise on one side, and then do the same exercise on the other side 5 minutes later to mix things up. There are also diet guides that come with the programs..Amped for sure has one I know. I mainly use Tae Bo as a maintenance program, and it works very well. I've seen results from using it. If you take the time to learn the moves, do them RIGHT, you will get a good workout. I don't think it's boring myself. If you're looking for something that you will get results with, give it a try. - posted by Norm on 12/18/2010 |
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| Billy Blanks is a workout genius! |
| If I had to narrow it down to one thing I love most about the Amped Collection, I must say its the Rockin' Abs Workout. In the first couple of weeks, there were no major changes in my abs but after getting the moves down right and actually listening to what Billy instructed, every time I did Rockin' Abs, I always saw results! Still am, good ones too. Billy tackles the Abs like no other workout video I've seen before; Julian Michael, P90X, and all those other quirky dance workout videos too. I've tried them, they are decent but like I said Billy Blanks is a genius! I love love his videos, his words of motivation, and his passion-driven mindset! He's been doing this for so long now; you know he's all in! I've decided to make him my handy personal trainer for life. He's never let me down. - posted by Michelle on 10/5/2010 |
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| Use it for fatburn |
| I do not agree with all those bad reviews! You should use this workout for the right purpose. You shouldn't use it for muscle toning, its not the right stuff for that. The bar isn't that heavy and Billy doesn't do a lot of toning anyway. You won't have a lot of burn. But he does use some good interval training which makes your hart rate go way up. So for fat burning and condition training, Tae Bo Amped, especially the Fat Burning Accelerator and Full Throttle videos, are great! - posted by Stanly on 9/9/2010 |
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| Didn't get my heart rate up enough |
| I love Tae Bo: Fat Blasting Cardio & Total Body Fat Blaster workouts -- even without using the Billy Bands, they really get your heart rate up for a great calorie burning workout. But none of the Amped workouts got my heart rate up enough to give me much of a workout. - posted by Valerie on 7/6/2010 |
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| The BEST workout I've used.... |
| I was always a runner, and decided I needed to mix things up a little bit because I was starting to get bored and hurting my shins, feet and I had even torn a tendon on the bottom of my foot. When I started using Billy, I bought a 5$ DVD at a local store. I was absolutely certain this was the workout for me. As time when on, I bought 2 other DVDS and then discovered the Amp workout. I was sore for weeks, but kept pushing myself to do more. I think he is very motivating and keeps me wanting more. I now own 14 Billy Blanks DVD's and have all my friends doing his workout as well. My coordination and balance has improved and also my energy level is higher. Whoever says this workout is a "joke" obviously can't finish the workout or has no patience. All I have to say is, I have gotten the results I wanted, and a new hobby with Billy's workouts. If Only I could be in one of his classes and meet him personally. And you've got to love Shelly, too!!!! - posted by Sherrie on 6/9/2010 |
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| Awesome Product...Best One That I Have Tried |
| I just bought this product last night and I finished my first video and it was awesome. I am usually tired after a workout but this just kept me wanting to do more. I am looking forward to the results that this is going to give me I am hoping to lose about 35 pounds. I am currently at 200 pounds and I am 5'6" so my target weight is 165.I hope you go and purchase this it's awesome. - posted by Erica on 7/2/2009 |
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| Tried something new |
| I have been working out with Hip Hop Abs, that as well is a great workout, but with Tae Bo Apmed, I have notice I sweat more and my balance is getting better. At first I was having problems with the bar staying locked, so yes I was having to stop the workout to fix the bar, but that's what happens when learning a new workout but I learned how to keep it locked. I agree if you have problems with the bar use the 1-2 or 3lb weights. Same results. I'm in my 3rd week and really enjoying the workout. I don't feel I have wasted my money. Remember, learning something new or getting results don't happen over night. Just keep a positive mind. - posted by nylady66 on 12/18/2008 |
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| Billy rocks out!!! |
| If you can knock out this video with your firm stick with no twigs and use great form and count out loud I guarantee tha you will get a great toning cardio buring workout. I am so turned back on to the extreme cardio Billy provides I just can't understand the negetive reviews. This is a fun workout. Make sure you do all the moves like instructed and hold your legs and core firmly in place. My abs are looking so much more defined and my strength is totally gaining. By holding the lower body and core rigid my strength is growing and my balance improving. - posted by tina on 9/28/2008 |
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| Not so great... |
| When I saw this package, I thought I was gonna be completely satisfied. The amplifier is annoying! Like everyone else said, it does not stay in place, so you can't do the moves without having to stop and fix it. I'm not sure how Billy's amplifier (along with the whole crew) stays in place so nicely?!?!? The first 3 videos have the same moves just in different order and different number of sets. The core express was ok because it really does work your abs, and the live in LA was the only one I ended up enjoying. (only because it incorporates upper/lower body strength training with the amplifier). - posted by RocioLulu on 7/14/2008 |
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