Billy Blanks Taebo Tae Bo Amped W/ Amplifier. USUALLY SHIPS WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY

by GAIAM

Product Features

• * Get results in 7 days with all new Billy Blanks Taebo Amped.
• * Billy Blanks takes Tae Bo to a whole new level with his all new AMPED workout. Billy Blanks Tae Bo Amped is the fastest, most effective Tae Bo workout ever created.
• * These new workouts from 7-time martial arts champ Billy Blanks are supercharged with Billy's biggest breakthrough ever-Cardio Bursts-that amplify calorie burning.
• * Amp up your workout using Billy's double-time Cardio-Bursts to sculpt long, lean muscle, firm abs, and attack fat in minimum time for maximum results.
• * But the real secret to TaeBo Amped is Billy incredible new muscle-sculpting tool - the Amplifier. The three-pound adjustable bar adds resistance to all Billy's workouts for greater cardio intensity and targeted muscle toning. Using the Amplifier improves form, allowing you to get maximum results during ever workout. You will feel the difference within 24 hours and start to see results in just 7 days!

Product Description

5 New Amped Workouts - Magnify your results with the Amplifier - the ultimate training tool. The all new Amplifier is 3 lb./1.4kg muscle sculpting tool that creates a powerful cardio and strength traning workout and Amplifier is also extendable. JUMP START CARDIO gets you started on your amazing new body with Billy's heart pounding, calorie burning workout that energizes your body and fights fat. Running Time Approx: 41 Minutes FULL THROTTLE attacks fat with high energy cardio, and sculpts lean, firm muscles with intense muscle toning exercises. Running Time Approx: 55 Minutes FAT BURN ACCELERATOR pushes the cardio conditioning pedal to the metal to take you where you want to be - firm, toned, and looking and feeling great. Running Time Approx: 52 Minutes BONUS 2 WORKOUTS ON 1 DVD (Core Express & Live in LA) CORE EXPRESS is an intense 30-minute workout that will sculpt, tone and chisel all your problem areas in record time. Running Time Approx: 31 Minutes LIVE IN LA puts you center stage as Billy trims and tones you to the core, blasts fat, and lifts you to new heights. Running Time Approx: 43 Minutes 52-Page weight loss success guide book includes Billy's top 10 jump start tips The Amped workout rotation calendar The all new Amped signature moves and pose guide The Billy Blanks 24/7 meal plan The Billy Blanks chain restaurant guide All workout can be done with or without the Amplifier.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• ASIN: B000VTWM1K
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,139 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This review is mostly about the AMPED bar, August 27, 2008

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James Cunningham (Spring, Tx United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy Blanks Taebo Tae Bo Amped W/ Amplifier. USUALLY SHIPS WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY (Health and Beauty)

I enjoyed the workout DVD's very well, if you can get over (as others have stated) Billy's inability to keep an accurate count on the reps then it is no problem, and at times humorous. For example there are times when he says one last set yet continues 3 or 4 more sets, there is another time where he tells everybody thats enought, but then leads them on another set of jumping jacks that compleatly looses his group. If you can get over these minor quibbels they will get you sweat flowing.

On to the AMPED bar. Initally I thought it was pretty cool even if it was a little light weight. However, as I got into the workouts I noticed that it began to feel like it was going to come apart, and eventually (after about 2 months of using it) would not remain locked open. Also on one of his exercises he tells you to swing it like a baseball bat, I do not advise doing this routine, or at least 'choke up' on the AMP bar to prevent from damaging it, I do not think it is sturdy enough for this kind of use.

Eventually I decided to make my own "AMPED" bar, and though I do not suggest anybody else do this (since our nation is plagued with lawyers and I do not want to be sued) I went to Home Depot, and bought a 36" threaded (at both ends) steel pipe. I also purchased two caps to place on the threaded ends as a little more weight. This pipe obviously does not telescope in on its self but weighs approximately 5LBS where Billys weighs aprox 3LBS. The use of the threaded pipe with the end caps is that you can in the future fill the inside of your pipe with either sand or I suppose liquid to increase the weight of the bar. I suppose you could even get some lead and melt it into the center of the pipe, once again see my coment above about lawyers, I do not suggest ever using lead which is easily found on another Home Depot shelf (though they will tell you they dont sell it). It is disquised as one of those pipes that sticks out of your roof that the squirels continually chew to sharpen their teeth. All said and done the cost of a steel pipe with 2 screw on ends will run you about $15, and I am currently looking for something to wrap the ends of the pipe in to soften where I grip the pipe (i am thinking tenis racket wraps). Note: though you could use the pipe without the ends and lighten it by I would guess 1/2 a lbs, the caps add a little lip that could possibly prevent you from droping or launching a pipe across your living rooom or appartment floor.

Now what I did with Billy Bar was collapsed the bar (since I could not figure out how to open it and tighten it where it had become loose) and roll back the foam handels, I then took some electric tape and taped the 2 ends together in the center where they join when collapsed, and rolled the foam back over the center line. This allows me to use the Billy Bar when billy does an exercise, and I switch to my "Jimmy Pipe" TM (just kidding) for the exercises where he opens the Billy Bar.

Once again I cannot stress enough that you do not follow my lead and make your own. I cannot be held responsible for your homemade pipe being launched through your sliding glass window or flat panel television.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Purchase Through SVM Products!, June 16, 2008

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M. Nolan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy Blanks Taebo Tae Bo Amped W/ Amplifier. USUALLY SHIPS WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY (Health and Beauty)

I purchased Taebo Amped from SVM Products. I received the DVDs and amped bar and began using it. Just over a month after I purchased the product the bar fell apart. I wasn't using it every day, so it's not because it was overused. I contacted SVM Products and was told that I couldn't get my money back or a replacement bar because it was after their 30-day return/exchange policy date. I explained I wasn't trying to return or exchange the product simply because I didn't like it or want it, but because it fell apart and was no longer usable. They basically said too bad. So now I'm stuck with the DVDs and an amped bar that I cannot even use.

Also, Billy Blanks/Taebo was contacted and they told me more of the same, too bad your product is broken, sorry for the inconvenience. I always expected good quality products from Billy Blanks and Taebo, but obviously that just applies to the DVDs and not any corresponding equipment. The bar falling apart after a few weeks wouldn't be such a big deal if either the seller (SVM Products) or the manufacturer (Billy Blanks/Taebo) would replace the poor quality product. I guess, it really is just "too bad" for me.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good and bad!, December 29, 2007

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M. Griguoli "workout video devotee" (orange county, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy Blanks Taebo Tae Bo Amped W/ Amplifier. USUALLY SHIPS WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY (Health and Beauty)

I am a tae bo junkie and own most of the Tae Bo series. I want to let anyone considering this product know that this is easier in some ways and harder in others. It is easier in the way that it won't make you as out of breath and i don't feel my heart pumping the way it normally does. But, it is harder in that you are holding a weighted bar while you do the moves so it is harder to keep proper form. And, while at first it seems way too light to be worth holding the bar, by the end of the videos your arms will burn. I do recommend it, it's not bad, but if you want a hard core workout, stick to the "get ripped" advanced series!