Tae-Bo Workout (SET OF 4: Basic, Instructional, Advanced, 8-minute Workout) [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Tae-Bo Workout (SET OF 4: Basic, Instructional, Advanced, 8-minute Workout) [VHS]
Movie Review: Easy to follow & great workout
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not fond of exercising, so I'm not in great shape. But these tapes continue to be the only ones that I consistently go back too.
Why?
When you are doing the motions, he stresses doing them correctly, without "over" stressing or over explaining. He tries to get across the importance of keeping your muscles tightened, while doing the exercises for maximum benefit.
Easy motions. Easy to follow. I stick with the basic tape and resort to walking when I feel too tired. There's no need to do all the reps if you need a break. It's easy to jump back in and pick up again at any time.
It's short. In under a half hour you get warmed up, exercise and cool down. Sometime in there you gain a little confidence, even energy and feel like you are ready to take on the world again.
Cool video.
Movie Review: Whoa!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered my first set of Taebo tapes when Billy Blanks' first infomercial came out. I started out with the Instructional tape; it is kind of tedious but necessary in order to get the moves down pat. I then started with the Basic workout, which was fun. One day I decided I was going to try the Advanced workout, but when I took one look at how fast Mr Blanks and everyone else was moving in the warmup; I sat down with my mouth hangin' open & thought "Billy Blanks is truly out of his mind," then did the Basic. Next time I actually did the Advanced, and.....GOOD GRACIOUS ALIVE!!!! I was sore & achin' right down to my toes! But know what? It was still FUN! My tummy went down in no time flat after doing the workout a few times, every time I do Taebo I feel so energized; then at night I sleep like a rock! Mr Blanks is such an inspirational person with a beautiful spirit. You can tell his heart is in this.
And for those who have complained about his workouts being unsafe, the instructional video is to teach the correct techniques so that you don't hurt yourself, so if you don't take the time to learn what you're supposed to then you only have yourself to blame....Billy explicitly states in that video to listen to everything he has to tell you...my advice is this: don't be hardheaded...practice the instructional tape; it contains advice that is absolutely necessary to heed!
Movie Review: Potentially unsafe
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm a bit overweight, and bought this looking for an in-home exercise routine to help me burn some calories and shape up. A couple of times through the instructional workout and I had joint and back injuries. Research followed, and I have found page after page of people describing similar injuries as a result of the poor instruction and pacing.
This tidbit stood out: "the American Council on Exercise... ...advises that potential Tae Bo users should achieve a solid fitness foundation before beginning their workouts as even basic classes or videos require above average endurance, flexibility, and strength."
In other words, these videos are potentially unsafe for anybody who isn't already in fairly good shape, or for anybody supporting extra weight on their joints. Of course, it doesn't say that on the box or in the ads.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go put more ice on my knee.
Movie Review: I have had a hard time with these programs
Summary: 3 Stars
The strengths are in the casting, the participants are not eye candy. Risky move.
He represents an age range between 18 and 45; we see both genders, people who represent the many lifestyles and etnic groups present in contemporary North America. This is an inclusive program.
If you want to look at cute people and a fashion parade, this is not the approach for you.
I think Billy Blanks is sincere with his program, but he is not a very good instructor. This system has been brilliantly marketed to ''everybody'' but his choreography is too complicated and detailed. He moves way too fast, and offers poor explanations of what is going on.
If you want a good workout, less is more. I am very coordinated, and I have almost tripped and pulled muscles. Sometimes his models get tangled up.
I don't suggest throwing out Tai Bo; I think it is a very good program if you have better initial instruction. I was quite impressed with another program called ''tai fit,'' the leader, Lawrence, is a much better instructor. There are a lot of kickboxing-kind-of-things out there, keep practicing.
Movie Review: Must-have introductory package for Tae Bo beginners!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been doing Tae Bo for about 15 months, and have dropped 30 pounds (and counting!). I started at a very unhealthy 140 pounds (just for reference, I'm 5'4"), and I'm now down to a lean, mean, fighting-machine 110. I'm in better shape than I've ever been, and I owe it all to Tae Bo!
Before starting Tae Bo, I had tried several other workouts, to no avail. At one point I was working out with Jane Fonda an hour a day, every day, and was actually gaining weight! I bought the Tae Bo original 4-pack on a whim, but it sat on my shelf for years before I finally gave it a go - I had watched my sister do it, and it just looked too hard. Eventually I had trouble squeezing into my fat jeans and, frustrated, I made the commitment to lose some weight and stick with Tae Bo for at least a year.
I began by watching the Instructional video for a week and practicing the moves. Admittedly, this was rather tedious - the pace is very slow and you end up standing around most of the time. However, correct form is essential, both to prevent injury and properly work the targeted muscle groups. Before beginning even a Basic workout, you should definitely run through the Instructional video a few times. You won't regret it!
Once I had the moves down, I went on to the 30-minute Basic workout, and stuck with it for six months. I was so horrendously out of shape that I had to stop for breathers, even though Billy gives you plenty of rest in between exercises. It took quite some time before I was comfortable with the moves, but I did get there. If you're new to Tae Bo (or to exercising in general), you'll probably find even the Basic workout to be challenging. Don't give up, though - it might take some time, but you WILL see improvement. I was very frustrated at first, as I didn't start shedding the pounds right away, and my lack of balance was a significant obstacle. Around the fourth month, though, I noticed some definite improvement, and was confident enough after month six to move on to the Advanced workout.
Initially, I found the Advanced workout to be difficult, but after a few months I had mastered it as well. By this time I had lost about 20 pounds and gained a ton of confidence. I finally retired the original Tae Bo workouts six months ago and moved on to the Get Ripped and Ultimate Abs/Butt series. After seeing how demanding the newer workouts are, I'm extremely glad I started with the original 4-pack - had I overestimated my abilities, I seriously doubt that I would still be doing Tae Bo. I probably would have given up within the first week instead!
The Advanced workout, which runs 55 minutes, is paced more quickly than the Basic workout, though it's much slower than, say, the Get Ripped Advanced workout or the Ultimate Abs/Butt DVD. In addition to the kicking/punching combos that you learn in the Basic workout, you also do some floor work for your abdominals and gluteals. Billy really introduces a wide variety of exercises during this session, many of which you'll see again if you try out other videos. This is a great intermediate workout - it really bridges the gap between the Basic workout and the more intense Advanced workouts that he produced later on.
For anyone who's new to Tae Bo, I'd definitely recommend that you pick up this 4-pack before buying anything else. Each workout builds on the previous one and, when viewed in succession, they offer a great introduction to Tae Bo. If you try to just jump right in with an Advanced workout, you'll not only get discouraged, but you might even hurt yourself. For those of you who are shopping around for a new fitness program, look no further - Tae Bo is fun and effective. Plus, with so many different DVDs available, you'll never get bored or plateau. Should you find your mind wandering or your weight loss stalling, just try another workout.
A word of caution - Tae Bo certainly isn't without its flaws. The production quality isn't the best (this is especially true with the earlier videos). Billy also tends to switch quickly from one move to the next, and to do uneven repetitions on each side (a problem he has yet to resolve). Nonetheless, this is the best workout series I've tried. It's transformed me from a couch potato to a fitness freak!