Tae-Bo Workout: Instructional and Basic (Tae-Bo: The Ultimate Total Body Workout for Men & Women) [VHS]

You won't believe this--I can do Tae-Bo.

The moves are easy. I mean, E A S Y. It's an incredibly efficient system of very basic punches and kicks that truly do work the entire body. I've been doing the Basic workout now for just under a month, and I can see muscle pairs developing that I have never seen on myself. Not only that, but I can do this workout, every day, in my living room, without tripping myself up. Or knocking anything over. Or even stepping on my cat.

You will get tired, and sweaty, but after all that's the point of an aerobics workout. I find Billy Blanks a lot less annoying than most the people on these kinds of tapes; he has a an engaging presence and takes the workout seriously, but not too seriously. This is the first experience I've had with doing anything athletic where I felt real success, and I recommend it to people whenever the opportunity arises. If you decide to try it, I suspect you will, too.


SOMETHING FUN THAT REALLY WORKS!   March 6, 2000
29 out of 30 found this review helpful

As a skiier, high altitude climber and ultra marathon cyclist, I'm already in pretty good shape. Aerobics claseses were never challenging to me and always seemed rather ho-hum. Then I discovered Tae-Bo. Tae-Bo actually makes aerobics fun. The moves themselves are simple enough for beginners, while the pace is fast enough to challenge more advanced enthusiasts like me. I've been using the tapes for about a month and I've noticed an amazing increase in my aerobic fitness and flexibility--more than I thought would even be possible. But Tae-Bo is more than aerobics. This intense workout is also great for lowering stress and fostering a positive attitude. Some of my friends have lowered their cholesterol and blood pressure with Tae-Bo while others I know have lost an amazing amout of weight. To those who say the moves are too difficult--if you can't kick as high as the models on the tapes--don't! Just do what you can. You'll still see the benefits!


Absolutely fantastic   November 1, 1999
39 out of 42 found this review helpful

I started doing Tae-Bo almost 2 months ago after not having exercised in 3 years. This exercise works!. Yes, it is difficukt at first but it gets easier. I just added the 8 minute tape to my basic workout and it kicks butt! I really just needed to tone up and I have definitley noticed the difference in my arms and legs and my stomach is getting there as well:). For people that say this tape can cause injury, if you listen, Billy Blanks tells you to go at your own pace, which means you do not have to go as fast, kick or punch as high as the people on the tape. You need to keep in mind that those people have probably been doing this for a long time and it will be a while to get to that level. However, if you keep at it I am sure that most peole will get the results that they need. Keep Tae-Boing!