Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Gaiam Americas/GT Media
• DVD Release Date: September 5, 2006
• Run Time: 114 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000G0O5AA
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,927 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Billy Blanks EBC-MC4P - All New Boot Camp Elite Features :

• Get Results In Just 7 Days Guaranteed!
• Breakthrough Weight Loss Plateaus
• Build Strength and Endurance
• Boost your metabolism so you burn fat more efficiently
• Includes: Elite Billy Bands Resistance Training Tool, 3 New Full Length Elite Workout DVD's, and 7 Day Success Eating Plan Book

This innovative program will help to reshape your body while empowering you to stay fit. The Boot Camp Elite system incorporates the fat-burning power of Tae Bo with muscle toning techniques that Billy uses to train the troops around the world.

Join Billy Blanks, seven-time martial arts champion and creator of Tae Bo, in this brand-new workout system and get results fast!

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This Is Hard!, December 8, 2006

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K. Phillips "Xenalily" (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy Blanks - All New Tae Bo Boot Camp Elite (DVD)

I started out as recommended, with Mission One, which is a primer to Mission Two- you mostly just get the basic moves down and start working with the 'Billy Bands'. The Billy Bands can be awkward, even though they do seem to intensify the workout by a lot. Mission Two is tough! I thought I was in great shape. I work out on a regular basis at the gym and at home, and I am having a hard time keeping up. I am going to keep trying this and I am following the training schedule suggested. The only problems with this program are: 1) Billy can be pretty corny, and he sort of tries to give really poorly rehearsed pep talks at the end of each DVD- I think he should add more cool down and stretches instead. 2) The Billy Bands can be tricky. I adjusted them to be shorter for Mission One but for Mission Two I had to let the tension back out again because there is absolutely no way you can do Mission Two with too much tension in the bands. Even Billy has technical difficulties on the DVD with his bands. 3) The workout is so hard that you can't realistically do all of the sets without losing good form and so I find that I am getting some strain in my neck and my back- two places that you really shouldn't feel your workout. I am going to keep at it though because I have seen a difference, mostly in my upper body and abs. I have done other Billy Blanks videos and I think he goes too fast to maintain form a lot of times, but I understand that he probably does that to increase your heart rate. 4) Mission Two really works your upper body and upper abs, but there isn't as much concentration on the lower body and lower abs. I have yet to attempt Mission Three which concentrates on the abs, so I am sure that I will get a lower ab workout there. I think I am going to purchase his leg workout to try to round out the whole experience. All in all it's not bad, but I think it's a little too advanced for people who are just starting an exercise program. I am not positive I would purchase this again.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars KEYWORD HERE: ELITE, February 3, 2008

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Joannes Williams "health nut" (baghdad, iraq) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy Blanks - All New Tae Bo Boot Camp Elite (DVD)

Billy Blanks has really changed my life. When I began watching Billy Blanks TAE BO, I was around 210 lbs wearing a size 12-13. I am now down to 150 lbs, wearing a size 5-6. I own alllll Billy Blank videos and this one really takes you over the edge. I had no problems with the bands, or the amplifier. I have found ways to incorporate both accessories into the workout for a really good sweat and excellent burn.

I think that people need to pay more attention to the keywords in the video title before they purchase something they will regret. Please note that the name of the DVD is called BOOT CAMP ELITE. Keyword: ELITE. If your physical performance level is mediocre or average, maybe ELITE is not for you. Elite means super, extraordinary, not average, over-the-top, or at the pinnacle of anything. If your not at the pinnacle or at the peak of your physical performance, then this video is not for you. Plain and simple.

There are areas where I can't keep up. But, you know what... If your watching Billy, you need to BE IN IT, TO WIN IT. The quitter attitude doesn't apply here. If your having trouble, stop the DVD, or rewind it a little and try it again and again until you've got it down-pat. Next time around, it won't be so bad.

I give it 4 stars only because it isn't his best. But, overall, I give ALL of his videos 5 stars.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great freedom and great workout, May 9, 2007

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B. franklin "book worm" (plano, tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy Blanks - All New Tae Bo Boot Camp Elite (DVD)

I've been going to Bally for over 5 years. They have similar boot camp led by an instructor for an hour to 1.5 hour. Bally has fixed and straight schedule. And the class is usually full and crowed with 20-40 people.

Billy Blank's DVD let me do it whenever I can in my own room. I don't have to fight traffic after work to Bally anymore. The bonus is when I have to travel for work, I can bring it with me and play it on a laptop, too. Sweet!

The intensity is about the same as Bally. Billy Blank may be more focus on the Deltoid and Shoulder. He probably thinks when you see a better upper body of yourself, you will stick with the routine. So, the idea is good. Leg exercise is a bit lacking. Nevertheless, it is a very good start on cardiovascular workout. Damage on join is less then Steps or running. It is very close to swimming when you use resistance band.

Liked many other said, I don't like the bands come with it. It is worthwhile to get your own bell by a third party or get 2 dumpbells. 5-12 lb weight is about right, depending on your condition. Newbie might want to start light with 2 bottles of unopen V8. Each bottle is about 2 lb and the weight is free. After the work out, you can drink them. :) The key difference between belt and weight is that belt has progressive resistance for each motion. Weight has fixed resistance. I prefer belt and buying new belts every few months. Belt wears out; weight last very very long. Just checkout your grandpap's garage whom think he once was superman. :)

Have fun and live healthy. :)