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Tae-Bo Workout (SET OF 4: Basic, Instructional, Advanced, 8-minute Workout) [VHS]

Tae-Bo Workout (SET OF 4: Basic, Instructional, Advanced, 8-minute Workout) [VHS]Actor: Billy Blanks
Studio: Ventura Distribution
Category: Video

List Price: $29.98
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Seller: mrschwootz
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 214 reviews
Sales Rank: 30

Format: Color, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 138 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 4.4 x 4.3

ISBN: 630560875X
UPC: 664221100132
EAN: 9786305608752
ASIN: 630560875X

Theatrical Release Date: 1999
Release Date: October 12, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com
Billed as the "future of fitness" and hawked by numerous celebrities, Billy Blanks's Tae-Bo actually deserves much of the hype it's receiving. A mixture of boxing punches and martial arts kicks, Tae-Bo is fun and easy. One of the best elements of this four-tape set is that the first tape (which is 40 minutes long), Tae-Bo: Instructional, lays out the movements you need to successfully complete a workout. Once you've mastered the steps, you won't have to fast-forward through half the tape to get to the workout, nor will your workout be slowed down by the repeated lessons. After you feel comfortable with the movements (and they're really quite easy to follow; nothing too complicated to trip you up), you're ready to move on to Tae-Bo: Basics, a 27-minute workout (5 minutes of warm-up, 18 minutes of Tae-Bo, and 4 minutes of cool-down) that will have your heart pounding and your body sweating. Next comes Advanced, a 57-minute workout that will have your heart racing, pulse pounding, and sweat glands working overtime. There's razzmatazz on the moves, with slightly more complicated combinations that should be fairly easy to master if you've completed the first two tapes. This video seriously raises the bar on the difficulty factor.

In addition to the short warm-up, the cool-down, and the 30 minutes of Tae-Bo, Advanced Tae-Bo also includes 18 minutes of muscle-crunching floor work. You know you're in trouble when even the guys in the tape have trouble keeping up. Make sure you have truly mastered the first two tapes before attempting this one. The 8-Minute Workout is a highly compacted workout (actually 14 minutes long when you include warm-up and cool-down) for those days when you're too short on time for Basic or Advanced. While the 8-minute idea is compelling, it's not an adequate substitute for the longer workouts. Blanks, a seven-time World Martial Arts champion, is a superb instructor, providing encouragement and careful instruction (if you don't know by the end of the tape to hold in your stomach, that's no one's fault but your own). The only downside to these tapes is the less-than-exciting music. Not only is Tae-Bo great exercise for all levels, but the punches and kicks are wonderful for working out stress and aggression. This is the aerobics exercise video for people who are bored by aerobics. --Jenny Brown


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4 out of 5 stars Excellent intoduction to Tae Bo   November 13, 2009
Marrissa Edwards (california)
Would recommend this for someone starting out Billy Blanks Tae Bo. In the instructional video, he explains the correct way of doing the punches and kicks and what areas and muscles of your body you're working on. I did a once run through the instructional video but found it boring coz I was already doing Tae Bo cardio prior to purchasing this. And unlike the Cardio version which had lots of breaks in between (butterfly), this video even the Basic workout, seems too fast for me. But I'll still follow this video a couple more weeks. I guess when you can remember the steps, it'll be easier.


5 out of 5 stars Tae-Bo   November 4, 2009
Robin S. Skolnik (Greenfield, WI United States)
It was just what I was looking for. I bought the new version, but it is too intense for me right now. Came right away too. I used to have the old one, but could not find it. Thanks for great service.


5 out of 5 stars great workout   October 11, 2009
Dana Mcglohn
I have always enjoyed Tae Bo. It is the only exercise out there that keeps me interested and working out. I love this first published workout as it has everything, an intro, basic workout, short workout and the killer advanced workout. I lost my original VHS so was so happy to find this workout on DVD.


5 out of 5 stars Tae Bo DVD Set   June 26, 2009
T. Williams (Mid Ohio)
I received emails when my order was received as well as when it would ship. Arrived in great condition.


5 out of 5 stars Tae Bo Still Kicking   June 18, 2009
M. Bernard (Texas)
I am really enjoying my work out video's.
Although it took some getting use to VHS again but overall, they are in
excellent condition.


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