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Bill Blanks Taebo: T3 Total Transformation Training

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I have been using Tae Bo T3 for 90 days, and this is definitely a great workout. Advanced users may not like it, it is more like the earlier Tae Bo videos in it's execution. Some of the differences between this and earlier Tae Bo workouts is the addition of a 1lb hand weight, and the focus on staying in your core for certain moves. Both of these changes really ramp up the workout. The only negative I have about the set is the first DVD, Ignition, is just a long "how to" video which explains all of the moves in detail for 40 minutes, followed by a 15 minute workout. This is fine except that this routine is cool to do a couple of times, but it is then incorporated into the schedule, which was unnecessary. The other drawback is that every DVD starts with a 10 minute recap of all of the moves before you get into the workout, after a while I found myself just fast forwarding through this to get to the workout. All in all though this is an excellent set and a great addition to my Tae bo collection.I will definitely be working out with these DVD as part of my daily routine and would highly recommend these to anyone looking for a good solid workout.

MY ORIGINAL RATING FOR THESE WORKOUTS WAS ONLY A 3, BUT I WOULD NOW LIKE TO CHANGE IT TO A FIVE.
I have many TaeBo videos and I love the fact that they start off with a warmup, then workout, then cool down. Billy's new videos do not do this immediately. He introduces the moves and the form on the first disk and then each of the other 3 workout disks start out with lengthy reviews of the moves and talking. At first I didn't realize you could skip through all the talking and review of the moves and go straight to the workout portion. I thought that the "Express" workout was the entire workout, but it turns out this is similar to previous TaeBo 8 minute workouts. There is a good full 35 minutes of each workout.

What I really like about these videos is the use of weights (even though they are way too big for my little hands and when you sweat even a little they get very slippery), and the fact that it is not impossible to do these workouts. Previous Billy Blank's videos have made my hips and knees pop and crunch - some of the moves I have never been able to do! These videos are more friendly for my nearing-40 joints. But there are still some moves that it is difficult to do properly when he speeds them up.

Unlike previous TaeBo videos, there is not one workout of these 3 that leaves me completely out of breath. BUT I am always sore the next day, and I think that the cardio keep my heart rate up in the target range most of the time. Even after only doing the workouts for 2 weeks, I see some changes in my deltoids, triceps, and glutes. I think that these are the best Taebo workouts yet.

This DVD set is the best. It is a little advance but once you get the moves right you can do their advance calendar training.
I disagree with the review that says the first DVD "Ignition" is just instructional. I still do it because it allows me to focus on the moves and the best thing about it is that even 60 minutes of going over the moves I still sweat a lot.
Also Billy adds a 10 minutes of move review at the beginning of each workout DVD this way you don't have to view the first one to understand how a move is done.
I do taebo 6 times a week with a strict nutrition plan. I've lost 72lbs in 10 monhts. Taebo was the only thing that gave me my body back after a pregnancy where I gained 50lbs.

Awesome. Really. You do have to fast forward past the instruction part, but if you have a "next" button on your dvd player, you should be able to skip that part entirely and go right to the workout. Second the workout itself is really good. He teaches you good form, so that you don't flail your arms around mindlessly. You may have to modify (ie: shorten the range of motion), but if you at least try to keep up, you'll get the benefit. He has better cuing and is not as "dyslexic" as in previous taebo's. You really feel like he is talking to you! Third, the weights feel good in your hands. They don't "cook" your palms like gloved-weights, and they are designed perfectly for these excercises. Fourth, I like this series better than Get Ripped because here Billy concentrates on form and function. Fifth, Jillian who appeared in get ripped looks great, and Shelley his daughter is radiant as always.

I have been doing Tae bo for over 3 years .I love the new Taebo t3 pure power,it is an excellent workout for advanced as well as for beginners.I do not enjoy the Ignition,acceleration and transformation because it takes too long just to teach the moves.But I think it is good for beginners.I do taebo3-4 times and a week.There is no other workouts like taebo.I agree with the earlier reviewer about the time spent for instructions at the beginning of each workout,I just skip it and go straight to the workout.I have lost 5 pounds in 4 weeks.Go Taebo .Thank you Billy,Shelly and the taebo team.

T3 for me has been a wonderful turn around. I used Billy Blanks back in 98 it took 6 months of workouts to drop 45 pounds. I looked okay. But NOW WOW I have been lazy and this T3 workout after one month of watching what I eat, still snacking but smarter. I have managed to drop 13 pounds in one month. No special pills or really counting calories, just getting up in the mornings and working out two days on and one day off. I am still just on the Ignition express and first cd but the difference is amazing. My mind, my spirit and my weight have changed. If you are not sure what to do, try it. He does explain every move prior to each workout and for me that is just fine. Do the moves correctly and just pay attention to what you eat, don't starve yourself and you too can see a difference in a short time. Good Luck, I love it....40 pounds to go still that is my goal. Whats yours? :)

I have done several Tae Bo series and enjoy them very much. I'm not in shape (my fault for lack of consistency) but I keep coming back to Tae Bo because it's so convenient and so much fun.

The main differences in this series compared to the others is the weights - which are very well designed - and the focus on what Billy calls the 'core' workout. It basically means taking a deep horse stance or cat stance while doing the upper body moves. This effectively combines strength training and cardio simultaneously and is great for glute and thigh muscle development. However, if you are subject to knee twinges (like me) you will have to be careful or you may get some knee pains that will last a couple of days (like I did).

Be aware of your limitations and avoid injury.

It's a powerful, super fat-blasting workout. Be sure to go through each dvd so that you will build your strength for the next level. I love it! I worked up a good sweat. Although, Billy makes you wanna kick in the TV while he's "motivating" you during the exercise, you will feel so rewarded when the results begin to show. I recommend it to any and everyone!

I'm a big fan of Billy's Teabo training. I've been working out with is different workouts for the past 10 years. Taebo 3T is like the old Taebo with 1pound weights. I was expecting upgraded workouts. This is more for beginner.

I think Billy Blanks' TaeBo is the best exercise program out there. I have had many of his videos. Frankly, I do not stick with the program consistently and go for stretches without exercising, but I blame that on me not the program. I always get back with it. It DOES work IF you stick with it.

Billy Blanks has a great way of encouraging you. It is as if he is talking right to you, and you don't like to let him down! A reviewer below does not like all the talking. I do. He talks more than he does in his early videos, and I get inspiration and motivation from it.

Thank you Billy Blanks!