Tae-Bo Workout - Advanced and Tae-Bo Live! Sneak Preview [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Tae-Bo Workout - Advanced and Tae-Bo Live! Sneak Preview [VHS]
Movie Review: Good Concept, Too fast
Summary: 3 Stars
To be honest, I can't see how a lot of people have given this workout 5 stars. I love the concept but this advanced tape is poorly done. First, the stretching at the beginning is ridiculous - way to fast for a warm up/stretch (practically gave me whip lash when I did the neck stretches). This was the biggest disappointment. Second, the double time movements are impossibe to do correctly (due to the speed) and dangerous. Third, the video quality is the worst I have ever seen and it seems like the routine was put together in one take without proper editing, cueing, etc.That being said, I still love the concept. I quit doing this tape due to the above reasons and bought the Kathy Smith kickboxing workout which was put together perfectly, with proper stretching, warm-up, etc. However, I have not given up on Tae Bo because it is my favourite type of exercise and recently bought the advanced II in the hopes that it will contain all of the above mentioned aspects that a safe and effective workout routine should include.
Movie Review: A workout for martial artists
Summary: 4 Stars
As a martial artist for 5 years, I have high recommendations for this video. The key is to adjust it to your own capabilities. Some of the moves are VERY high impact (for example, the jumping front kick) and will wreck your knees or ankles if you do them repeatedly. In addition, some of the moves are so fast they don't allow you to focus on the muscles you're working out. As long as you take this video at your own pace, it's great!For self-defense, though, this video isn't worth much. If you're looking for martial arts skills, sign up for a martial arts class. If you like Tae Bo, you'll LOVE martial arts, and you'll learn self defense techniques to boot!
Movie Review: Good workout, but really annoying problems
Summary: 3 Stars
Overall, I'd say this is a good workout. The cardio is intense and you really get the chance to tone your muscles. It's a fast way to work out your entire body. However... the sets are really uneven and proper form is often sacrificed for speed. Billy goes off on "inspirational" tangents while you're left doing multiple extra sets. I've been doing this tape five days a week for the last six months and have actually seen a noticeable difference in the toning on one side of my body! That's how off kilter the sets are. Also, there are several moves where he takes you into "double-time" where you are asked to do the move so quickly, any hope for maintaining proper form flies out the window. Even the people on the tape have poor form during these sets. I usually maintain "single-time." I keep better form, get the same results, and minimize the risk of injury. Even with these problems, I still like Tae Bo and I'm still doing the workout (I've just switched sides so I can even out my muscle tone)! I wouldn't recommend buying this Advanced Workout but maybe the "Live" version is better... I don't know, but it might be worth a try. Hopefully they've worked through some of the kinks.Movie Review: Advanced is an Awesome workout!
Summary: 4 Stars
This workout is awesome! After the cardio part, which is about 30 minutes, I had an average heart rate of 181!! After the floor exercises (about 25 minutes) my heart rate had an average of 161!! Anyway, this makes me sweat even more than I do when I run and seems to hit all areas of my body--instead of the same areas when I run. Anyway, you won't be disappointed!Movie Review: A challenging video
Summary: 4 Stars
I've checked out this video numerous times at my local library...and I absolutely love it! It is quite hard, but I like that about the workout because you know that you will see results! This video and a few of the other Advanced Tae Bo videos have really changed my body. All the fat on my hips dissapeared! I am a lot leaner and more muscular. That is why I love this video...you WILL see results if you do only two or three days a week! And it really makes you sweat! It's the best work out I have ever gotten from a home video. I feel such a great feeling of accomplishment when I'm done with it! My favorite part of the video is the floor work for the thighs, buns, and abs! Billy Blanks ain't lying when he says, "You're buns will be on fire!!!!" He really pushes you through out the whole video and his motivation really seems to help me. I love the ab and bun work! The girls in the front of also great motivation because they have such nice toned bodies! Anyhow, this video, in my opinion, would be great for anyone who has done the basic Tae Bo before and who is ready for the next step. This video is really hard but it makes ya feel so great after doing it! So if you want a good, hard workout then this may be for you!