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Nabaza.net-The MarketPlace - Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo Flex
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List Price: $14.98
Our Price: $13.49
Your Save: $ 1.49 ( 10% )
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Manufacturer: Good Times Video
Starring: Billy Blanks
Directed By: Good Times
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780766216075
Format: Color
ISBN: 0766216071
Label: Good Times Video
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Good Times Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2003-10-07
Running Time: 46
Studio: Good Times Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
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Considered the pilates of Tae Bo, Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Flex focuses on core stability and toning exercises. As with most Tae Bo productions, this DVD promises the best results if performed with other videos in the series. Though perfect for those who want to concentrated on muscle sculpting, particularly within the confines of an apartment or otherwise small space, a more cardiovascular workout can be found in Tae Bo Advanced or the Tae Bo Ripped series.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good workout video!
Comment: After getting a desk job right after college, I decided to try Tae bo. I had done it before in a dance class and loved it. I was looking for a beginner to intermediate level video, and this one was perfect. Very fun and upbeat. It does work up quite a sweat! Some of the one-footed positions are a little difficult in the beginning, but after doing them several times, you get the hang of it. Positions are probably easier for women too--as a lot of them involve extending and flexing legs. Video is about 45 minutes with about 5 minutes each of warm up and cool down. Highly recommend it! After using it about three times a week for a month, I have noticed both weight loss and stronger legs.
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Summary: Not extremely different from original Tae-Bo, but good!
Comment: Just as background info - the only tae-bo I've done is the original and the Tae-Bo Live. Tae-bo Flex pretty much uses the same moves but adds the flex factor - on the 8 count, you hold the pose (i.e., roundhouse kick, punch, etc). It is also a little slower, but he adds cardio bursts throughout. I like it - its not too different but it is a change from the regular routine. If you want something to add a bit of change to your workout, check this one out.
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Summary: First workout video i tried
Comment: Since I got into computers for work, I have gone from 180-203 over 5 years and decided enough is enough. I opted for DVD because I am impatient and would rather keep moving. My bowflex and treadmill bore me to tears. This video is fun and motivating. There is a mixture of cardio and holding or balancing for 8 seconds while holding positions to tighten muscles. These are fairly simple to do and if your worried about balance, Billy reminds you to only go as far as you can and to use a chair for balance if needed. The team excercising in the video is great. From moms to middle aged guy to a blonde woman who is so lean and tone I spend time staring at her abs and conditioning wanting to look even close to that good. Its nice to see normal people handling the excercise routine.
Ok, now the bad, which cost a point in this review. It is horribly produced. Mistakes are made by Billy and rather then edit them out to make it look clean, it was left in. Excercise cardio videos are not the place to confuse people. At a couple points in the video, he appears to be looking at a board to see what is next, even pausing at one point, seeming unsure of what is next. His assistant reminds him one time. Another point he is explaining how to do one excercise with less strain, but the camera is not on him, it focuses on him when he explains a second way to do the excercise easier, but we still missed one. Aside from that, there are a few points he is talking to the wrong camera, not a big deal really, but since he is the motivator, why would they not use the camera focused on him while he is talking to you? I doubt this would stop me from buying this DVD again, but for the first couple weeks it has some confusing moments. After a couple of weeks, you know the drill, so it is a bit more laughable.
One other weak spot is in a few excercises, they come out of a stretch back into the excercise and by the time you realize it, you missed a beat. One excercise, using jumping jacks and a side kick, I still can not keep up with.
How am I doing from this video? After 2+ weeks of doing this video along with diet, I have lost 13 pounds and can see definition starting to appear on side and upper abs. My wife says I am more squeezable. I sweated less then ever today, so I guess I need to warm the room up. I am still sore though, it will push you. I have purchased complete 7 DVD sets plus accessories so I can swap in different workouts. Loving it.
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Summary: billy blanks tae bo dvd
Comment: I thought it was big waste of time---did it once and will probably never do it again--his eralier tape swere much better
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Summary: Don't sleep on this workout!
Comment: This is the first review I've ever written, but I can't stay silent about this workout. Reading the other reviews before my purchase I didn't really know what to expect other than it would be a different kind of Tae Bo workout. I needed some more toning and strength training workouts so I took a chance. When I started the workout, I thought to myself, "At this pace, I'm not going to be sweating much." Imagine my surprise when I found myself covered in sweat! My tummy was even sweating and the only other workout to make that happen is Cardio Kickbox by Jillian Michaels! I enjoy this video because it add variety to my Tae Bo collection. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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