Search - Tae Bo: Original - Instructional & Basic on DVD

Great Place to Start!

Aly | Georgia | 02/10/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I remember when the Tae-Bo craze came out but I never did buy the tapes. I figured it would be like every other exercise gizmo or fad that I would use for about 2 weeks and then give up and it would become another dust collector in my house. Recently, I quit smoking and have been putting on the weight. I decided it was time to get in shape. This DVD was my first purchase and I love it. The only reason I gave it only four stars is because I wish it had more cardio on it. The instructional video is actually longer than the workout but essential in learning the moves. The workout is about 26 minutes with about 15 minutes of actual heart pounding aerobics. I bought another workout video and it was so confusing I could hardly keep up. I have to admit Billy Blanks is a great motivator and I enjoy his workouts. As a matter of fact, I just ordered another workout of his and plan to buy his new Fat Blasting series in March."

The Original

Velma Waller | Texas | 10/07/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"About 6 years ago I was lucky enough to try this same exercise (Instrctional & Original) on VHS. Just recently I have been looking everywhere for this particular DVD and can only find his newer ones. I bought a few and didnt really like them. To many moves and steps. I just wanted a DVD that was basic and gave me a good workout without me having to follow a whole buch of choreography. I LUV THE BASIC! In order for any of Billy Blanks DVDs to work for you, you have to get your whole body involved not just turning your legs and flipping your arms.

GOOD LUCK!!"

OK for beginners

Hette | 09/26/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This tae bo instruction is perfect for beginners, who have never done that before. It is divided in two parts: The work out routine is fun but I would have preferred if there was at least another routine. It gets boring after you repeated the same routine several times. Well I guess the idea is to sell more work out videos... Anyway after a while you want to move on to a more advanced work out. The instructional part explains the basics and especially the moves used in the routine in a way easy to understand. I recommend purchasing this DVD although you better get a couple of more advanced or different tae bo routines as well."

I highly recommend this for Tae Bo 1st timers!

Tresa D. Harrell Black | SC | 02/17/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This was my first tae bo workout I ever purchased only it was in VHS format. I wasn't much interested in the 1st part, so only watched it once. I was interested in the actual routine, which came on the second tape. Talk about 20 minutes of intense cardio! I was in decent shape and it kicked my butt! I kept with the routine and after a couple of weeks was able to do all the reps. It still kicked my butt! I highly recommend this routine to tae bo first timers. I lost 15 pounds using this 20 minute workout (that's not including some of the stuff before the actual workout and after the workout) and simply watching what I ate. If I can do it, you can do it too. Warning: you may look like a frog kicking around when you're doing the alternating side kicks! "laugh." I so liked this routine I am now purchasing it on DVD. I have three other Billy Banks tae bo DVD's, but always come back to this one. It has earned 5 stars. Good luck in your weightloss/get in shape efforts!"