Product Details

• Actors: Billy Blanks
• Directors: Good Times
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Good Times Video
• DVD Release Date: September 6, 2005
• Run Time: 110 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0009RQRD8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,618 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 09/06/2005 Rating: Nr

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars solid muscle work out, January 31, 2006

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A. Balcer "mortius" (pennsylvanna pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy Blanks: Basic Training & Ultimate Bootcamp (DVD)

This is not a cardio workout. This is a workout designed to stregthen and build muscle. You can do the workout without the rubber workout bands but if you want a true workout GET THE BANDS. If you do have shoulder problems do not do this workout. Alot of this workout is designed to strengthen you shoulder muscles. I had to stop doing this workout for awhile because I hurt my one shoulder-joint.

Now there are a few minor problems. Number one this workout is an hour long. Unlike previous workouts. So give yourself some time. Number two is that not all of the people doing the workout are doing it right. When it comes to shoulder workouts you should never jerk your reps or over-extend them. Some of the people on the dvd do this. It is very dangerous and could result in a bad injury.

All in all a solid work out. It goes good with a cardio workout. If you do a cardio one day and the boot camp the next you will see some major changes with in a short time. And trust me you'll need the break of a day between doing this workout just to give your muscles time to heal.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it, It works., July 8, 2006

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Just me "LPN going for Rn" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Billy Blanks: Basic Training & Ultimate Bootcamp (DVD)

I bought this workout pack 2 weeks ago after seeing it showcased on the fitness channel. I've tryed a lot of workout tapes before and never liked any of them. This stuff is different. To start off with, you don't bounce around. Ladies, this one won't leave your chest hurting. Every move is very precise. Second, it works. My first week, everyday and without the bands (I hadn't bought any yet)I did one of the videos. I lost 5 lbs, 3% body fat, and 4 inches. I now have the bands, and the workout is really tough with them. I can't finish most of the sets with them on so I toss them off my hands when I have to, then pick them back up next round.

The downsides: Billy sometimes says one more set and then starts talking and three sets later you're thinking "shut up already!" Shellie, however, does a great job on keeping the count steady. Next, you gotta buy the bands, and that sucks. And finally, The one dvd, Basic, is really just to teach you technique and strengthen you enough to be able to do the heavier tapes. It serves it's purpose well, but anyone beyond that point will think that one was a waste of their money.

All told, I love it. I'm still losing weight and feeling great and I plan to get more of the Billy Blanks dvds.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great workout!, November 7, 2007

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G. Putman (Frederick, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy Blanks: Basic Training & Ultimate Bootcamp (DVD)

Ive only done the basic training dvd so far and that was a great workout! I think I will stick with that for awhile before I try the next one. Even if you dont have the bands it is very tough! Lots of cardio, and stretching. Great all around workout!