TaeBo Live
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Artist: Billy BlanksDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 170 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2000-09-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Ventura Distribution
Movie Reviews of TaeBo Live
Movie Review: Hardcore, intense, fun!
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally purchased the Tae Bo Live series on VHS several years ago, and I loved it so much that I wore the tapes out, and thus I began my search for the equivalent series on DVD.
I am pleased that all four of the workouts from the Tae Bo Live series were put onto a single DVD, instead of each individual workout being put onto individual DVDs a-la the Capture The Power series.
Now, there has been complaints about this DVD edition regarding large amounts of advertising towards the beginning of the DVD that is impossible to skip. I was wary of this the first time I put the DVD in my player, but was surprised that while I could not skip the advertising using the forward chapter button, I was able to skip is using the button that takes you directly to the menu - this is what I use to skip beginning animations in my Lemony Snicket DVD, my Chocolat DVD, and various other movie DVDs that I own, so I don't find this to be a problem. I'm not sure whether this is due to my player being multi-zonal or that I'm in New Zealand and there are manufacturing differences between the majority of Amazon consumers, but I certainly don't find myself grumbling about being forced to watch advertising. Even if I were to not be able to skip it, I would march in place while the advertising was on so that I would be a bit warm when the workout actually began.
The quality of the DVD edition compared to the VHS edition is fantastic, though one thing that surprised me is that the music is different. I'm not too bothered by it, I just didn't expect anything to change after re-releasing the series on DVD.
Here is what you get:
1. Instructional Workout - 52 minutes of introduction to proper form using the Tae Bo technique.
2. Basic Workout - 34 minutes of kickboxing cardio. If you want to get some toning in, I recommend that you rotate this workout with another toning workout, eg: "I want that body" by Tamilee Webb or "Lift weights to lose weight" by Kathy Smith (or even "Shrink your Female Fat Zones" by Denise Austin, for females only!)
3. Advanced Workout - 55 minutes of kickboxing cardio with ab and lower body toning thrown in. This is a more well rounded workout than the basic workout, and if you're looking for a no-nonsense, all angles-all areas covered, this is it.
4. 8-minute Workout - The workout in its entirity is more like 15 minutes long, due to Billy's warmup and cool down. I do this during the week before I go to University, and is fantastic for time-pressed people. I don't think you should attempt this thinking it is easy though - make sure that you can do the Basic workout first; the length of this workout might mislead you!
I can't compare this to the original series, since I haven't tried it, but I do know that on its own, Tae Bo Live is intense, hardcore, and a whole lot of fun!
[side note] I purchased this from the Amazon marketplace, from the seller michelle9762 - highly recommend their service.
Summary of TaeBo Live
Billy Blanks, creator of the Platinum Award winning Original TaeBo Video Library, is back to introduce the incredible new evolution of his ultimate total body workout. Billy Blacks? TaeBo Live puts you in the middle of all the explosive action with dozens of TaeBo Heroes just like you. Recorded live in Los Angeles, it?s like working out with Billy at his own TaeBo Training Center! You?ll experience the amazing power, spirit and energy that has inspired millions of people, including Hollywood?s hottest celebrities and superstar athletes to get in shape and feel great. TaeBo has been featured on TV?s Oprah, E! Entertainment, Good Morning America, and in People, Vogue, Shape, Allure and Cosmopolitan magazines. Now distributed in over 60 countries, TaeBo is the hottest workout on the planet!