Customer Reviews

Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo - Get Celebrity Fit - Cardio

5 star:		(20)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

This workout slams into fast gear from the start and maintains that pace throughout the entire workout. I'd been doing the 2003 series of The Strength/Power Within, Flex and Cardio, which are all a slower pace, so I was a little worried I wouldn't be able to do the whole thing. You would know I'd choose to do it for the first time on a Friday when I was dragging.

It was definitely a challenge, but a rewarding one. I finished the workout drenched, but energized. Aside from a few combinations (that will take a few tries to nail, if you're choreographically challenged like me), the routines are fairly easy to follow. Billy Blanks was energized, encouraging and playful throughout the DVD.

While I wouldn't recommend this for beginners or as a first Billy Blanks/Tae Bo workout, I thought it was a great, fun and even motivational workout. Wish I'd discovered Billy Blanks sooner!

I just received this DVD yesterday and tried it out today. It was a little hard, but a lot of fun. There are some familiar moves, but Billy also adds a few challenging combinations that he has never done in other videos. There is also a few different moves. The really motivating part of these videos, the people seem to genuinely enjoy Tae Bo and are in good shape, but look realistic. I giggled a few times at Billy's humor. I own pretty much every Tae Bo DVD, so, this one was actually a refreshing change!

I've been doing Tae Bo for the past decade, so I've accumulated a library of tapes/DVD's. Though I don't do it "regularly" (I mix it up when I can't run or want an "easier" workout) I regularly purchase new DVD's because I'm constantly searching for the "perfect" Tae Bo workout (for ME and what I'm looking for). This isn't it. I've been so disappointed with the majority of my recent Tae Bo purchases, including this one. Here's why:

1. I give up trying to count how many times Billy messes up anymore. Not that you have to be perfect, but it's TAPED! Edit it, especially if it's affecting my workout (not getting to the "other" side, messing up cadence, etc).

2. I feel like when I find a "good" move that is challenging and really targets a specific muscle group, he never does it again (ex being the abs at the end of Boot Camp Cardio Live).

3. Too much down time between moves in workouts (like this one) advertised as "cardio". I haven't remembered to wear my HR monitor yet, but I'd bet the farm I'm not in my zone for most of the work out.

Overall, this is just ok. Not as bad as some, not nearly as good as others. I'll still keep searching...

I can see that my opinion of this Tae Bo video is quite different from the other reviewers. I'm a die-hard Tae Bo fan, but this one just didn't cut it. Billy slows down way too often, then only has short bursts of true cardio. Some of the moves were awkward, and there was far too much punching. This gets three stars because it IS still Tae Bo, but there are far better Billy Blanks workouts out there.

I've been doing tae bo for 10 months now, and I'm always eager to try out a new video. I rented this from Netfix to try it out, and I'm glad I did: this video is awful. 15 minutes into it and my heart rate wasn't even raised. I stopped it because I felt like I was wasting my time. If you're a long-term Tae Bo fan, do yourself a favor and do Amped, Bootcamp, or Get Ripped.

This is one of Billy's newest workouts and let me tell you, it is GREAT!!!! This is an awesome addition to your workouts! It'll have you sweating and flying through your workout in minutes! I love it!! If you are a beginner, it is something to work up towards because it is fast paced, but if you want a challenge, this is a great cardio workout!! You WILL see results with it! LOVE, love, love this workout!!!!

Wow, this is hard for me to do because I LOVE TAE BO, but this DVD is bad! As mentioned in another review, it is so fast that you are unable to keep proper form. You will be huffing and puffing from jumping around so much (thus the 2 stars), but I do not think muscle toning of any sort is possible. I have lots of TAE BO DVDs and consider myself fit, but I actually think I might hurt myself moving at this pace. It is also disappointing to see how poorly edited the video is, not that any of Billy Blanks videos are perfect -- but man! Not sure if I am buying any more Tae Bo unless I get to preview it first.

Billy Blanks delivers a fun workout with this DVD. Years ago I took classes regularly at his gym but I found his tapes never quite captured the excitement or intense workout I got there. This new DVD gets closer to that experience than his earlier versions. He gives you some more complex moves and interesting combinations. My only complaint is just when you get into it and are breaking a sweat, he stops the move. He would sometimes do this in class too... so I make up for it by continuing the move for a while longer, while he talks. This will give you a more intense workout instead of just dancing around while he talks to you or encourages you. (this will make more sense when you see the video) Although, I do appreciate all his encouraging words during the workout... I'm cheesy like that and it helps.

I have been doing TaeBo for years and have many favorties, and many that I only did once and said - not for me. THIS one is surely a keeper. While it may not be traditional TaeBo style, it is very faced paced from the get go, and combines Taebo moves with calestenics for a GREAT work out!
I love the fact that unlike other Billy Blanks work outs, the repetitions are shorter and there is much more variety. You never get bored and it goes by VERY quickly! I was sort of disappointed it was over!

This workout is fun to do. If you're like me and cannot use the resistance bands or amplifier bar in the other workout becasue it strains your neck or shoulders, this is definitely the workout for you. It is not hard cardio like Get Ripped Advanced but you do get a good workout and you do sweat. With regular use you will definitely see results.