Customer Reviews

BILLY BLANKS TAE BO AMPED - 5 Workouts DVD Set - Jump Start Cardio, Fat Burn Accelerator, Full Throttle, Core Express & Live in LA

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These workouts are different from Billy's other series. To me, they focus mainly on the upper body. Each workout (except for the Live in LA) has half of the class using the 3 pound Amplifier and the other half of the class without the Amplifier. The warm-up and cool-down sections of each workout are very short and each workout has you using the Amplifier the entire time (except for a 3 minute break in Jump Start Cardio where Billy has you put the Amplifier down).
If you like to kick, and you're looking for a lower-body workout, this set is not for you---there is very little kicking in any of the 5 workouts.
I do not recommend buying this set without the Amplifier---the workout will be awkward and ineffective.
Billy leads you through the moves at a slow pace (usually 4-5 sets of 8) then "amps it up" with anywhere from 4-8 sets of 8. The "amped" pace is extremely fast and I found some of the exercises to be a little jerky at the faster pace.
For anyone looking for a total-body workout, I recommend TaeBo Cardio, TaeBo Flex, or the Elite series. These are a great change of pace when you are wanting to focus on the upper body.

I purchased the set as a way to work out at home and avoid going to the gym. My experience with Tae Bo was limited, I'll admit, but I have attended many fitness classes and have a feel for what they should include. Billy's fitness video was like watching a work out class...and like a work out class I only did it a few times. The Amped Bar that was included as a bonus was a joke and doesn't stay together. Additionally, the videos are all different lengths and the "workout plan" that comes with the videos was disappointing at best. I won't be wasting my money on Billy again.

All good. Billy Blanks workouts are what you make of them and he try to encourage you as you go. You have to do the work. It won't work unless you do it. Simple as that.

Awesome! LOVE IT! Great workouts. Many to choose from. And many different levels of intensity. Billy keeps you motivated. Great way to have fun while you get fit. Fast paced and upbeat helps the time go by fast while you challenge yourself.

love it, i like being able to rotate dvds so i don't have to do the same one
over and over, lots of moves