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Tae-Bo Workout: Instructional and Basic (Tae-Bo: The Ultimate Total Body Workout for Men & Women) [VHS]
 
 

Tae-Bo Workout: Instructional and Basic (Tae-Bo: The Ultimate Total Body Workout for Men & Women) [VHS] (1998)

Starring: Billy Blanks Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (814 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Billy Blanks
  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 2
  • Studio: Ventura Distribution
  • VHS Release Date: December 29, 1998
  • Run Time: 67 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (814 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6305242143
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #235 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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    #2 in  Video > Fitness > Kickboxing
    #2 in  Video > Fitness > By Instructor > Billy Blanks
    #17 in  Video > Special Interests > Health

Editorial Reviews

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Billed as the "future of fitness" and hawked by numerous celebrities, Billy Blanks's Tae-Bo actually deserves much of the hype it's receiving. A mixture of boxing punches and martial arts kicks, Tae-Bo is fun and easy. One of the best elements of this two-tape set is that the first tape (which is 40 minutes long), Tae-Bo: Instructional, lays out the movements you need to successfully complete a workout. Once you've mastered the steps, you won't have to fast-forward through half the tape to get to the workout, nor will your workout be slowed down by the repeated lessons. After you feel comfortable with the movements (and they're really quite easy to follow; nothing too complicated to trip you up), you're ready to move on to Tae-Bo: Basics, a 27-minute workout (5 minutes of warm-up, 18 minutes of Tae-Bo, and 4 minutes of cool-down) that will have your heart pounding and your body sweating. The only downside to this tape is the less-than-exciting music. Blanks, a seven-time World Martial Arts champion, is a superb instructor, providing encouragement and careful instruction (if you don't know by the end of the tape to hold in your stomach, that's no one's fault but your own). Not only is Tae-Bo great exercise for all levels, but the punches and kicks are wonderful for working out stress and aggression. This is the aerobics exercise video for people who are bored by aerobics. --Jenny Brown

Product Description
Energizing. Explosive. Powerful. Uplifting. That’s how superstar athletes, Hollywood celebrities and thousands of people just like you from around the world describe Tae-Bo, the hottest workout in America. Personally developed by 7 time World Martial Arts champion Billy Blanks, Tae-Bo blends your own hidden strength with the ancient arts of self-defense, dance, and boxing combined with today’s great music. Tae-Bo is unlike any workout program you’ve ever tried before! See consistent, amazing results from your very first workout as Tae-Bo takes you to your next level of physical fitness.

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88 of 90 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Instructional Tape is not meant to be a workout!, March 27, 2000
By A Customer
When ordering this tape, you will want to buy the Basic also. The Instructional tape tells you how to perform the moves. I use the Basic tape and refer to the Instructional whenever I feel I need to improve my form. Taebo is a very fun and effective way to get in shape!
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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Real Help For All Ages, January 23, 2000
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I am almost 60 years old and never thought that this would be for me. You are never to old to learn,it is great exersize and leaves you feeling wonderful even if you can't kick as high as they do.I may buy the advanced after a few months of limbering up with the basic. I can see improvment in my flexibility after only a week. I find it a great addition to my bowflex routine and my weight watchers diet. 30 lbs off and dropping fast.
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66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This instructional video is great!, November 16, 1999
By A Customer
I have never seen an instructional video as thorough as this. Billy takes the time to explain to you how to properly execute every move. If you are looking for a video to help you get started or if you have a Blanks video and you are not sure if you are executing the moves correctly this is a must have. One thing to point out is this an instructional video and not the actual workout video. Beware you still will work up a sweat!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
When I decided to purchase the tapes it said "Instructional & Basic"; I only received Basic. Not sure what happened but I was expecting both. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't shipped what I paid for
I purchased the Tae-Bo workout Instructional and Basic VHS tapes and only received one tape in the mail.
Published 7 months ago by Kitty Sommerville

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Workout...Bad Visuals
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Easy To Follow Instruction and The Basic Program Is A Great Workout!
I've been doing Yoga, Pilates and Weight Training for years. Tae Bo NEVER interested me at all!

My wife came home with a bunch of old Tae Bo's that she got at a... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!
What an amazing video! I received it today. I just popped it in. This video is not only easy to do, but you can really feel it working. I purchased this video for $1. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good for a while
Like any exercise tape this will get old as you increase your strength. I enjoyed it when first starting kickboxing but now it is not hard enough. Read more
Published on April 8, 2005 by Katie L. Porath

2.0 out of 5 stars Used 3 times
I forced myself to watch this tape three times so that I could make sure I got the moves down. My ultimate recommendation is try to get it for ultracheap somewhere or rent it or... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
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