Tae-Bo Workout (4 Pack: Basic, Instructional, Advanced, 8-minute Workout)

The instructional workout is actually a little harder than the basic full speed workout as you are moving through the excercises in almost slow motion. However, it is invaluable for learning the correct form for each movement.

Be warned (in a good way) that this is not the aerobics workout from the mid-eighties. It feels like practice for a sport rather than modified dance and makes you feel more powerful when you have mastered the kick, punches and combinations. Be careful of hyperextending knees and elbows (which Billy Blanks stresses several times in the instructional section).

These workouts make a nice complement to weight training. And remember this - Billy Blanks does not look like he does from just doing aerobic excercise. He obviously spends many hours in the gym with weights in addition to this type of workout. But if fat burning and cardio activity are what you want, it doesn't get much better than this


Caution: You may actually begin to LIKE exercise...   April 27, 2000
61 out of 65 found this review helpful

I've tried several aerobic workouts, but have never found one I could stick with for more than a week or so. I got bored. Despite this, I decided to give Tae Bo a try. I'm glad I did. I'll admit I'm only on tape 2, but I am now able to go through the entire workout without wanting to hurl a heavy object at the TV. Not too shabby.

I did the first tape several times before I attempted Tae Bo, something I STRONGLY recommend. (By the way, if you're having knee or elbow problems it's most likely because you're overextending--you might want to go over video 1 again) I'm happy to say that six weeks after beginning this tape I'm still excited about using it. My upper arms look better, my abdomen looks better (I recently had a baby), I've lost fifteen pounds (also watching my diet and walking 2 miles a day)and I even breathe better (I have exercise-induced asthma). Oh, and it's the ONLY video my husband will even consider doing with me!


My tapes are worn through I use them so much   January 12, 2000
Suzanne (Seattle, WA)
56 out of 57 found this review helpful

I love Tae-Bo. I started in Feb of 1999 and I've lost almost 30 pounds. More importantly - I've gone from a 14 to an 8 in women's dresses because my muscles are so toned. I combine the basic and the 8-min tapes or just do the advanced 5-6 days a week. One caveat - take it slow it first and make sure to not overextend your limbs when punching/kicking.


AWESOME!   December 16, 1999
Clbinnc (Charlotte, NC)
53 out of 54 found this review helpful

Great work out even if you haven't worked out in a long time. I primarily use the 8 minute workout and feel it working every day. Both the beginner and 8 minute workouts are great for the new or intermediate Tae-bo 'wanna-bes', I haven't used the Advanced Tae-bo yet. I've been doing Tae-bo for 3 months and I haven't felt this good in a long time. I've lost about 30 lbs in 4 months and I can thank Tae-bo for most of my success, it keeps you interested and energized on a daily basis. Great 'defensive' moves for women, gives you the confidence you need.


it does what it says   March 13, 2000
52 out of 55 found this review helpful

I've had these tapes since march 1999 and had a lot of weight to lose. Did the basic for about 2 weeks and then went on to the advanced where I've been since. Lost around 70 lbs in 5 months doing it 4-6 times a week...have plateaued since august but only because I lost my focus but haven't gained anything back. Am back on track with watching what I eat and have added strength training to my workout also. Have around 50 lbs to go but I feel great and have never been injured by these workouts even at my heavy weight. Billy Blanks delivers the goods if you do exactly what he says.