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Amazon.co.uk Review
"Ah, we're rockin' now, baby!" World Martial Arts champion and occasional action movie star Billy Blanks has become (almost) a household name with his own brand of fitness video, Tae-Bo. It's a simple yet inspired idea: take martial arts and boxing moves (punching, kicking) and turn them into an aerobic dance-style workout that viewers can do in their own living room (providing you move furniture and any fragile ornaments out of range first). No equipment, no dieting, no frills required: just enough space for some shadow-boxing and kicking. The testimony of Tae-Bo converts confirm that it's a high-energy, calorie-burning routine guaranteed to work those muscles and sweat away the flab.
On this video our genial, energetic host leads an intensive 30-minute live workout in which you, the viewer, will definitely need all the encouragement he so generously hands out to stay the course--at least for the first time. He launches very quickly into the full workout, so it's a good idea to warm yourself up before starting the tape. Or you can forward to the second half, an instructional session in which Billy introduces all the basic moves of Tae-Bo. This is vitally important as you won't be able to follow the workout routine without some initial practice. Here he is assisted by four women who, disconcertingly for the average couch potato, look like they need no additional toning whatsoever and seem to be made of rubber, so flexible are they when undertaking the stretching and bending exercises.
Once you've completed the introduction, rewind to the workout. Tae-Bo really is fun: as Billy's enthusiasm catches hold and you feel those muscles start to burn you'll understand why it's become the most successful fitness series on video. "Good job, good workout". --Mark Walker
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
As the mum of 8 month old twins I don't have a lot of time to spend on exercise. I already have the Tae Bo DVD but with the workouts being an hour long it was a bit difficult to fit it in while my kids are napping. With the half hour workout on this video I have enough time to do my workout, have a shower and a cup of tea, and if I'm lucky get my kids lunch ready. I've already noticed a difference in my energy levels. So, if like me you don't have a lot of time I highly recommend it!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
This is the best Tae Bo tape to begin with. Make sure you first watch the instructional second half where Billy explains the kicks and punches, etc.
Then rewind to the start and get ready to sweat! The Tae Bo system is the most fun aerobic exercise programme around and it does work. Once you master this tape, move on to Advanced or Tae Bo 5 - Active. (I recommend the Active tape because it contains both a basic and advanced workout.)
Enjoy!
Then rewind to the start and get ready to sweat! The Tae Bo system is the most fun aerobic exercise programme around and it does work. Once you master this tape, move on to Advanced or Tae Bo 5 - Active. (I recommend the Active tape because it contains both a basic and advanced workout.)
Enjoy!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I bought this video a few months ago after getting very depressed with my weight and finding all other exercise videos boring - this tape has done wonders for me - it's easy to follow, interesting and really gives you (as a beginner) a good workout. I have lost over 2 stone in the time I've used it (and have since taken up kickboxing proper as I've enjoyed the moves so much). However, I now need something more advanced and am hoping that the 57 minute Tae-Bo advanced video will soon be available over here. While I still enjoy this workout (and to a lesser degree the Tae-Bo 2 which was not as advanced as I'd hoped) I need something more.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5 Stars
I was all over this DVD when Tae-bo first came on the the scene.
I have at least 5 Tae-bo DVD's in my collection, and this is the one to start with, if you are new to... Read more
I have at least 5 Tae-bo DVD's in my collection, and this is the one to start with, if you are new to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Just My Opinion!
Ripped T shirts at the ready
If you want to start with low impact or just want a laugh then you must buy this on DVD if you haven't got an old VHS player. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by M. R. Seller
Makes me want to keep going!
Billy blanks is friendly and fun and the workouts are highly enjoyable. They are a bit tough at first, but get easier with time. Read more
Published on 14 April 2009 by E. Newton
The best workout video ever!!!!!!!!
I bought this last year, and just decided to review it after I came across it again whilst searching for more fitness videos.
It really is the best fitness I've ever tried. Read more
It really is the best fitness I've ever tried. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2004
Amazing workout for starting off!
This workout is great, i was really unfit before using this video and at first it was a struggle but in a matter of about 3 weeks I could do it no problem. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2003 by Nathalie
Billy Blanks 1 - Future of Fitness
Not a bad video! I like it as it has a half hour training session and an instructional video. Half and hour is all I need or I tend to get bored and start thinking about stopping... Read more
Published on 17 July 2002 by Zoe Kelly
fabulous workout, its had me addicted from the start.
I just love doing this workout,,its had me hooked from day one,,I look forward to doing it every day and am seeing results after four weeks,,never had much muscle definition before... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2002 by sonyamartin1@aol.com
Disappointed after all the hype
After all the hype I though this video would really take me to tae-bo, as my work and kids commitments make it hard to attend scheduled classes. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2002
A must-have!
I recently bought the Billy Blanks Future of Fitness workout video, and I think it's fab! I've never tried other workout videos because to be honest, I've never really needed to. Read more
Published on 24 April 2001
An excellent, fun and energetic workout for non-starters!!!
Definitely fun and energising for non-starters like myself! I find I dont normally follow through on video exercising but this one I am dedicated to almost every evening -... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2000
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