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 Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Fat Blasting Cardio & Total Body Fat Blaster :: 0766216071
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Author: Guest
Billy is energetic as ever, and it is a good workout. But both of the workouts make use of bands. There is no information on where to get the exact bands that Billy is using (they look thinner and longer than some I've seen.) Fat Blasting Cardio can be done and be useful without the bands, although having them would probably increase the workout. Total Body Fat Flaster on the other hand is basically worthless if you don't have the bands. It's not even really a kickboxing or Tae Bo tape. I used weights and copied their moves. I'm not sure I will buy the bands, because the people on the screen with Billy appear to be having issues with the bands so it just looks like it would be very awkward.
Part of me is sorry that I bought this set, because it is not actually what I was expecting from what is advertised on the box and in the marketing materials. But I'm trying to give them a chance for what they are, which I guess is good but not great. In an effort to come up with something "new", he's created a workout that is just awkward.
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Author: Guest
When I think of Tae Bo I think of lots of cardio, not so much with this video. You must have his bands (at a cost of $20) in order to get a full workout. I did it without the bands and it was not too bad, but very boring. He starts out with a warm up and some cardio to get your heart rate up, but then puts on the bands for 40 minutes. The DVD is 55 minutes long, so without the bands your just kind of standing there. If you have never worked out before, your own body weight can provide enough resistance to give you a good workout, but its worthless if you are in shape. Truth be told- its worth it if you buy the bands.
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Author: Guest
I just bought this video from a store, should have bought it on Amazon and read the reviews, because I did not know I would need the resistance bands "Billy Bands", and it does not state it on the DVD cover. The workout was pretty good, and as with Billy's other Tae Bo workouts, I worked up a sweat. But about 10 minutes into it, he whipped out the bands and used them for the entire workout. I would rather not have to buy props to go with these videos, as with Billy's other videos, you don't need anything but yourself. As the other reviews stated, I could definitely see how the workout would become much more challenging when adding the bands...I guess I felt duped!
I am a fan of his first basic and advanced videos, and I also enjoy Kathy Smith's kickboxing workout. If you want to buy the $15 bands off his website, this could be a good option for you.
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Author: Guest
I'm a Taebo fan- started with it back in 1999 but stopped after awhile & got into other fitness instructors (like The Firm-this did nothing for me, sorry! and Cathe Friedrich- she's one of the best advanced fitness instructors out there!) But after I had my daughter this past March, I knew I needed something to melt the pregnancy pounds away & quickly! I gained almost 40 pounds on my 5'3" frame- I started with the "Get Ripped" advanced about 7 weeks postpartum; unbelievable how quickly the pounds & inches just flew off. I was still doing Cathe for weights but wanted to switch up the cardio, so I purchashed this set. One of the best things I've done so far!
This is cardio & toning in one- but more effective than I could ever anticipate. I'm currently down to my prepregnancy size (4/6) and want to go even further. My arms, shoulders, back and waist are even more defined than before pregnancy! And my legs are getting there but these are my trouble spots so I know I have to continue on to really change the shape of my thighs!
I'm only giving it 4 stars because of the infamous Bily Blanks off counts but I'm used to it now, so it doesn't really bother me as much as some of the other posters. Get this set plus the bands (sorry but you need them to tone up), you won't regret it!
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Author: Guest
But that is what I was looking for, so I 'm not complaining.
Tae Bo Fat Blasting, as opposed to other Tae Bo workouts I've done, really works the upper body. Usually with Billy's other tapes it's my legs, thighs, and bum that are completely worn out aftewards, but with this one it's my arms, shoulders, and back. After doing this I can barely feel my arms they are so tired. Try lifting them and it feels like weights pulling them down, lol!
You can order the resistance bands at Billy's website (or you can buy other general resistance bands at your store or Amazon). I've done this workout with and without the bands and it is definitely exponentially harder with them. But is a great workout.
My only two complaints: 1) Billy gives a cheesy motivational speaker sort of speech at the end that makes me roll my eyes (no biggie), and 2) you have to learn how to use the bands by yourself. Maybe a little short extra on the DVD explaining how to hold them, how to use them with the moves, ect, would have been helpful.
Anyway I highly recommend this. Other tapes I recommend: Kathy Smith Kickboxing Workout, Tae Bo Get Ripped Series, Tae Bo Flex, and the Yoga Zone series. GOOD LUCK!!!
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