Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo
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Movie Reviews of Billy Blanks: Ultimate Tae Bo
Movie Review: Great workout
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great workout. Results were seen in less than 2 weeks. Abs and leg muscles got very developed. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is that ultimate would indicate very high intensity but despite it being a great workout I wouldn't say its "ultimate intensity". I probably couldn't keep up if it was anyway, but someone in top shape may hope for just a little more intensity. Movie Review: Don't be afraid of this DVD. It's tough, but doable.
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, it's 90 minutes. You can read what the other reviewer say about the content. I want to add that even though long and tough, it's not as tough as 'Basic Training' in intensity. For this workout, it's how much power and focus you put into it that makes the difference.
Of course, you'll have to call on your mental powers to go the distance and that's a great thing about this workout. However, there are no bands for resistance, no gut busting push-ups or sit -ups. In fact, no floor work at all. Just a high speed, non-stop karate style work out with no break, except for the hour mark where you can quit. But why quit?
However you will be tested physically and mentally. But it's not the monster drop dead workout you might fear. It's all up to what you put into it.
I recommend for the super fast combinations of kicks and punches to not necessarily go at Billy's speed, until you are up to it. Better to have good form, focus and power than to fall all over the place trying to keep up. So just don't look at the screen for those fast combos and do your own speed.
I foung that 'mirroring' Billy is better than following his 'left' or 'right' instructions. So when he kicks with his right, you kick with your left, like looking into a mirror.
There's lots of fun stuff like sliding left and right and punching. And at the 50 minute mark you get to do 30 seconds of crazy 'free style' dancing. And at that point, anything to break up the action and have a laugh is appreciated.
Bottom line, a terrific workout, you'll sweat a lot, and burn a ton of calories. But the intensity is up to you. So be like Rocky and 'Go the distance.' Your mind will benefit as much as your body. So have no fear.
Movie Review: WOW! This kicked my butt!
Summary: 5 Stars
When Billy Blanks says at the beginning that "this isn't a workout you do every day"...he wasn't joking! I embarked on a weight loss program about 5 months ago, using Tae Bo and Turbo Jam on alternate weeks. I reached somewhat of a plateau, so decided to try this one since it was his longest workout. No worries about a plateau now! LOL! I must say that it kicked my butt, and this is definitely NOT for someone just starting a workout program because you might get frustrated. It is very fast paced, and he uses his own style of interval training (as most of his workouts)...but this one just seemed like it was moving a lot faster than the regular ones.
Needless to say, I was already dripping sweat from head to toe at the 40 minute mark. As always, you can adjust your involvement in the exercise (putting maximum effort into the moves, which I did). I managed to finish the tape, and he seems to offer "pep talks" and encouragement at just the right time when you're thinking about giving up. He even throws in some dance moves and gives you a chance to "cut loose", which I really enjoyed! It was fun and it helped me stay motivated to finish.
I highly reccomend this workout. Again, if you are just starting out with an exercise program, don't try this one out the gate. Or, go ahead and buy it, and set a goal for yourself once you reach a plateau or feel you are ready for the challenge and then go for it!
Movie Review: Whew!
Summary: 5 Stars
I hadn't done Tae Bo for a while and of course I had to come back with the Ulimate DVD...it's a great workout, but tough!
I exercise with DVD's 4-6 days a week and I am continually looking for workouts that are: 1. More than 45 minutes of continuous cardio, 2. A continuous workout, 3. An intermediate/advanced level workout, 4, Interesting with good music, and 5. enthusiastic instructor. This DVD contains all this and more.
It begins with a "blended" sort of workout, meaning that the warm-up moves straight to the aerobic practice with no big drop in intensity--it slowly builds.
The 90 minute workout would be familiar to all past Tae-Bo users (punches, kicks, slides with punches and kicks, leg liftss, etc), but about midway through, Billy adds a little funky dancing that brought a smile to my face...not really tough, but it was a fun and a change of pace. It was nice to see the exercisers smiling and having a good time.
I would recommend this DVD to a more intermediate/advanced home exerciser because of the length of the practice and also the intensity. Granted, a beginner maybe able to start with this and do all the moves at a slow pace. Then, that person would have a DVD that they could use for a very long time.
This is a great cardiovascular workout. I like it!!!
Movie Review: Good video!
Summary: 4 Stars
Good video. Although not as hard as Billy Blanks' Advanced Tae Bo, it gives you a good workout. My wife did not give it 5 stars, as she expected a harder workout than she got. But, overall, a good purchase.