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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ouch! But that's a good ouch,
By A Customer
This review is from: Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo Flex [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I just got done with my first go at this video, and it was great in a painful way. The basic premise of Flex is that Billy takes you through a fairly typical set of moves, but he ups the ante on the eighth rep of alternate sets. There, you freeze in the middle of the move, hold the position, then SQUEEZE and FLEX as hard as you can.Believe me, it's tough! And I've been doing the advanced Live and Get Ripped tapes for a good couple of years now. I'm not a Tae Bo novice, in other words. Great price, great workout. This is a very nice change of pace from the previous tapes, which are all pretty similar, except for Advanced Live 5 and 10. I highly recommend this.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and effective,
By Gina (Silicon Valley) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo Flex [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I've been a Tae Bo fan for years, and love this new video which emphasizes muscle control and toning. Many of the moves are familiar from Tae Bo Live and Cardio, but here on alternate sets you hold and squeeze for an eight count at the end of the set. Interspersed are light cardio exercises. This may sound simple, but I sweat more from this video than some of the Basic tapes, and I noticed an increase in muscle tone after adding it to my routine.
There are the familiar jabs, side and roundhouse and front-back kicks, squats, punchbag and knee lift exercises. As always in a Tae Bo workout, abs are center stage even in the arm or leg exercises, and no less when you're "flexing and squeezing." The flex hold also tests balance, which can be frustrating, but definitely avail yourself of a chair if necessary. Also don't forget to breathe even when you're flexing! I sometimes do and find myself light-headed. I disagree with the other reviewer that this is not for beginners. With the slowed-down pace, it's a good chance to practice the mechanics of familiar Tae Bo moves, and build up the muscle tone that aids cardio fitness. Billy does miss some cues, but Tae Bo exercisers are familiar with that and I consider it part of the appeal of his videos over the "perfect letoard girls" of videos past. Great job, Billy!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great addition to my workout library!,
By M's Mom (IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo Flex [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I've included Tae Bo as part of my workout routine for over four years, and I, like many others, have been waiting for a new Tae Bo video. This one was definitely worth the wait. The cueing is much better than any previous Tae Bo video. The pace is slower than in the advanced or Tae Bo II workouts, but I like it that way. It makes the workout a great energizer. Also, the extended warm up and cool down really eases you in and out of the workout. The only thing missing is a good stretch segment at the end, but I just do that on my own. I definitely recommend this as an addition to anyone's workout video library.
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