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The Method: Jab Kick & Burn

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I first started with Tae-Bo due to all of the infomercials and it truly looked like a great program. Don't get me wrong I really enjoy doing Tae-Bo and Billy Blanks is a very inspirational instructor but..

Jab, Kick, and Burn is more dancy and better choreographed than Tae-Bo. I find the exercises are easy to learn and the instruction pretty good. Another benefit of the video is that it is broken into 3 different intensity segments each about 15 mins in length! If you have a hectic life and have to exercise in a hurry, this is the video for you!

Yes - when my husband saw me doing this video, he said - "she's a power-puff girl!" Well, I was sweating from head to toe and told him to do the power-puff workout then! :) He tried some of the ab exercises Tracy has at the end during the cool-down, and he couldn't do more than 10 reps of the "frog"! hahaha. Well, I think this video is great -- Tracy does have a very upbeat and perky (power-puff girl-sounding) voice, but she is a very good instructor, clearly describing the moves beforehand and going through them slowly once and then speeing up into the workout. The tape has 3 workouts - each increasing in intensity -- and all together, they are a really good workout. The only thing that I would like to have more of would be a tougher arm workout -- but it is still a good one. After a while, if you workout regularly, the workout becomes pretty easy since you know what's coming next. But, I still opted for it over some of my tougher workout videos - for that very reason. My sister-in-law came to visit us and she worked out with it and took it home with her! So, now I have to get another one! :)

I bought this video before ever trying kickboxing at a gym. This is a great video to start out with. I still use it as a filler workout on the days I don't do the NordicTrack followed by free weights or go to the gym. The video is pretty easy to follow. The drums are different, but the beat is good and you do get used to them. Tracey motivates you to keep going. I don't feel as if I am getting a great workout now and I am looking for a more advanced video, perhaps one with some bag work included.

I would recommend this video to someone who is just starting out.

I found this video very easy to follow with correct technique and lots of fun choreography which kicked my butt. The instructor (Tracey Mallett) was very energetic & motivating, I hope I get to see more of her! Three 15 minute segments which you can mix arround depending on which intensity you want to work at. I like the ab section which is inspired by Pilates, the exercises have really helped strengthen my torso. I think there is too many people in the back ground .

Three workouts with a fun moves that are easy to to master. What I like about this video is that it's not repetitive & the instructor is great with her cueing. I especially like the Abb section which is very effective. I have lots of tapes & this is one is my favourite. She's on the Method Show ( health net channel)

Jab, Kick & Burn is a kickboxing workout which consists of three 14-minute kickboxing segments followed by a 10-minute abs-focused cool-down. British instructor Tracey Mallet has a high energy level and Barbie-like good looks; she definitely seems to be having fun during the workouts and encourages you to do the same.

The first kickboxing section was my favorite. After a brief warm-up which includes some slightly dance-y moves, Tracey moves on to some kicking drills. She then continues with some slow and controlled combos which were fun but which didn't raise my hear rate much, but the second half of the workout includes more jumping and increased cardio intensity. Although Tracey's cueing was sometimes a bit off, I was able to follow her in this workout. In the second and third workouts, however, the choreography was much more complex, and I found Tracey's cueing to be less than adequate. She began teaching each new combination slowly at first, but she does a lot of "take-it-from-the-top" instruction, and she frequently fails to cue things like number of repetitions, sequence changes, and left-right. Both workouts contain plenty of kicking: the second workout ends with a series of front kicks, and the third contains a segment which Tracey refers to as "chicometrics": basically, squats with a knee lift or kick and then a jump to the reverse side. There is no cool-down at all to the third kickboxing segment.

The final abs segment begins with Pilates-type movements, including a bent knee roll-up, toe dips, the frog, and crunches; there are then a few seated stretches such as a spine stretch forward. During the three kickboxing segments, there are several live drummers on stage, and Tracey instructs a class of approximately 6-8 others, but in the abs cool-down, Tracey works out alone to softer background music. I would definitely not recommend this video for those new to kickboxing, as there is no instruction on form and many of the moves are difficult to follow. This workout would probably be best suited to those who are familiar with the basics of kickboxing and who prefer complex, dance-y choreography.

This video is fantastic for die hard Tae Bo fanatics. It really gets the heart pumping and Tracey Mallett can really help guide you. For Beginner's it might be a bit too much as she has alot of balancing techniques at the beginning of the tape which might prove difficult to beginners. All in all, a great workout!

Tracey Mallet is energizing and fun to watch. There are 3 segments on this tape, the first is mostly for beginners, and goes fairly slow with kicks and punches. The second section gets your heart rate up and is fun. The third section gets you sweating and out of breath but it is SO MUCH FUN! After I am done I feel like I've accomplished a great task.
There is a lot of jumping around and squats/plie's so if you have bad knees, stay away. If you are looking for a fun cardio workout that tones and burns, this is it!

I have been exercising for years and I am always looking for something new to motivate me. I enjoy the advanced Tae Bo workouts, but was looking for a change. This video has become one of my favorites. The music is upbeat and very inspiring. Tracey Mallett is very likable and keeps you motivated. It is very easy to increase your intensity by increasing the power of your kicks and punches. The three segments are very unique and fun. I would recommend this video to all fitness levels.

I, for one, am sick of the same old boring aerobics. I use the Method tapes on a regular basis and I use this particular tape frequently. It's a great break-away from the usual Tae-Bo moves. Great choregraphy, cuing, music, and I love Tracey Mallett. Fabulous workout.