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Tae Bo Believers' Workout: Strength Within [VHS]

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I have used the original Tae Bo tapes off and on for variety. I came across the Inspirational Video he had and liked it but wished it were a little more challenging. This takes it up a notch. Not as strenuous as an Adv. video but good for beginner to intermediate. On one occassion, he forgets a move and thanks his daughter for reminding him and watching his back. I like this because it makes it more like a real class cause God knows no one is perfect. What makes it even better is his obvious faith in the Lord and that is motivating beyond belief. I love this video so much so that I am considering becoming an instructor myself. It is a great workout with a positive message. Just "believe" it.

I've recently purchased the Tae Bo Believers' Workout series - The Strength Within has become my favorite workout. Not only do I sweat like a pig but I have fun doing it! I have knee problems so I can't really jump around like you would with an aerobic workout so this video is perfect for me! I have had no problems with my knees and have noticed a very visible difference in the size of my butt and hips! It really works! Billy is very encouraging and I love both him and his daughter. He really encourages you as a believer in Jesus Christ to take care of your temple (your body) - it's the only one you've got! Both of the believer workouts are great - this one's more intense but probably not as intense as his other Tae Bo workouts. That's ok with me, because I've just started my fitness journey. I love this workout.

I PURCHASED THIS VIDEO THE OTHER DAY AND WHEN I DID IT IT REALLY CHANGED MY LIFE...ITS SO EASY TO GET DISCOURAGED WHEN YOUR STARTING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM, TO THINK ABOUT YOURSELF AND HOW HARD IT IS AT THE MOMENT...THROUGH SCRIPTURE, PRAYER AND CALLING ON THE NAME OF JESUS OUR SAVIOUR, BILLY BLANKS HELPED ME TO SEE THAT INDEED ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE AND KEEPS YOU COMPLETELY ENCOURAGED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WORKOUT AND IT ACTUALLY KEPT ME ENCOURAGED THROUGH THE WHOLE DAY...HE REALLY PUTS THINGS BACK IN TO LINE WITH THIS VIDEO...THAT IF YOU TAKE THE FOCUS OFF OF OURSELVES AND PUT IT TO JESUS CHRIST THEN WE CAN DO ANYTHING!...THIS IS A DEFINATE MUST HAVE!! THE LORD IS OVERFLOWING IN THIS VIDEO!

I love this video because it brings forth the power of the Holy spirit that is in everyone who believes in Christ. For Christians everywhere this video helps you connect the practice of building your faith up as you practice strengthening and toning your physical body! The Strength within is real for us and that strength has a name: Jesus!

In addition to the spiritual aspect, I also enjoyed the music and learning the Tae Bo moves. Billy Blanks is definately inspirational and I loved the enthusiasm Shelly and the rest of the class as well. As far as level of difficulty, it does make me break a sweat but after doing the video 3 times a week for a bout a month I am looking for a video that is a bit more difficult. I would like to alternate between the Strength Within and the more difficult one for days when I feel like working out harder.

This was the first Billy Blanks/Tae Bo workout I ever used and it got me hooked. What I didn't realize until I got his "Celebrity Fit" was that this workout and the counterpart "Power Within" are less intense and slower versions of his usual Tae Bo workouts.

If you're interested in getting started with Tae Bo, I recommend either this or the "Power Within" workouts. In both workouts, he does each exercise at a slow pace, which allows you to learn the proper form, then has you do several sets at a faster speed.

Apparently Billy has had a tendency to lose count, do more reps on one side or even forget one side in older workouts, so the cast counts continually throughout the workout and his daughter, Shelly, tells him when he's skipped one side. The moves themselves are pretty easy to follow and even the most complicated can be mastered quickly.

I really like this workout and get a good sweat but feel energized instead of being wiped out afterward - and the time flies by. I have since purchased his Tae Bo II - Get Ripped and have found the 2 Basic Workouts to be excellent for learning form - and I believe it's Celebrity Fit that also has a section that they recommend you view and follow before doing the workout. I highly recommend this and The Power Within for beginners to Tae Bo as a preparation for his more intense and faster paced workouts.

I LOVE this video! It is challenging enough to get me sweating and sore - but not so hard that it discourages me from doing it again! Billy is the ultimate in motivation and I love the emphasis on using the Power within to get to the end of the workout, The 45 minutes goes by so fast, I don't even realize we're at the end already!