TaeBo Live [DVD]

I just had to replace my old Tae Bo live because I had it so long that it just quit working. I bought the original Tae Bo Live probably in 2002. Recently I have started trying to lose weight and tried using this DVD and it wasn't working so I was ecstatic to find it here at Amazon for $2.99!!! I just got it in the mail today, it only took about 3 days for me to get it, and it is the same workout except the music has changed and not for the better. The music on the other DVD was this pumped up R&B type music that really helped me get through some of the harder parts of the workout. The beat was great and I really appreciated Billy putting a soundtrack with his workout that appealed to a more diverse audience. Unfortunately this DVD has the same old lame workout music as just about any other workout video has and I am truly disappointed about that. But as I mentioned earlier the workout itself is exactly the same and I am grateful to have found this DVD as it is one of my favorites. If you are new to Tae Bo I would definitely do the instructional portion first. Also if you know how to work your DVD player you can always skip through the advertisements and go straight to the menu as well as skipping through the beginning advertisements of the actual workout. Tae Bo is something you have to build up to and that you have to do correctly so don't pay attention to reviews that claim you'll hurt yourself. Those that get hurt aren't following instructions or modifying the exercises to accommodate their fitness level. I love doing Tae Bo because not only do you burn a lot of calories you are also building muscle and when you get done you truly feel accomplished.If you want a truly challenging workout you should get this. It has 4 separate workouts on it, the instructional part, a basic workout (35 mins), an advanced workout (55 mins cardio and floor toning) and an 8 min workout which is more like 15 minutes including the warmup. I gave this a 4 out of 5 because of the same lame old music but for those that like that kind of music you'll think its a 5.

I have been doing TaeBo since it first came out in the '90s. Even though it has not been consistent, I find that TaeBo (kickboxing) seems to be the only exercise program that subtracts the inches/pounds for me. I used the TaeBo original basic before my wedding and used the Get Ripped Advanced 1 & 2 about 5 years ago to lose my pregnancy weight- I was ripped or nearly so! Now fast forward a number of years & I find myself a bit heavier than I would like. What's funny is that I suffer from a case of "video snobbery" where I think everything else is better than TaeBo. Well, I'm back on the Billy Blanks kick and those inches are melting away for me- again!I recently purchased this TaeBo Live series and did the advanced workout. It's a great compliment to the Get Ripped Advanced dvd but it does not come close to the intensity of the GR Adv dvd. I gave this dvd series a 4 because it's good, old-fashioned TaeBo, with the calisthenics (toning exercises) thrown in, for a good sweat. I'll be rotating this dvd, along with the GR Adv & the Ultimate Upper & Lower Body. These are top notch TaeBo workouts!

I LOVE the Advanced workout. It is a great overall body workout. Just when your out of breath and ready to quit Billy slows it down for you. It was just what I was looking for to get back in shape.The Basic is great for beginners. I did it for two weeks and moved on to the Advanced.The Instructional should be watch for first timers. Billy shows you the correct form to put less stress on elbows, shoulder, knees, etc. Having bad knees I know you need to do it correct or you won't be walking the next day.I would recommend combing this workout with others, so you don't get tried of doing the same thing and keep challenging your body. I also do the Rock N Sculpt series (which help you target abs and buns).

TaeBo is an amazing workout. I have been using TaeBo on and off for many years and it is always a good exercise program. I was excited about this product, because most of my old TaeBo is on VHS tapes that I can no longer play, so I was happy to find it on dvd. This dvd is full of the live workouts which are fun. Billy Blanks is so motivating and up lifting. I like that he has "real" people doing the workouts with him, and I like that he does the workouts along with the viewer. I highly recommend this product.

I am so motivated every day to do Taebo, that my husband is wondering where the old, comfy couch potato of a year ago has gone. This DVD set is so much more affordable than the gyms in my area, and the workouts really do work the different muscle groups in a way that is very do-able. I think Billy Blanks comes across as a REAL instructor... not just a video head man. It's nice to see his interaction with his daughter Shelley as well, even their simple glances. These two are a team!In three months, I have lost 22 lbs and gotten my stomach back from the c-section delivery I experienced almost a year ago. Thank you, Billy and Shelley!

These are the originals, the old VCR exercises, that were good enough to put Taebo on the map, ...and Billy Blanks as the number 1 exercise guru for about a decade. Theses 'tapes' were good enough to infect me with the exercise bug. There is an inclusive quality that is good enough to infect you too. Taebo is great because it fits for such a range of exercisers.I don't use my VCR much any more so I got this DVD version, it's nice to have my old friend back. The dvd is pretty much direct conversion of the old 4 tape Taebo Live set onto one DVD. It's a complete exercise program, that includes a beginners tape, intermediate, advanced, and a short version for days when you don't have enough time. Great workout, great value these days.The not so good part is that this set was produced for videotapes, so the jump to buttons aren't well supported. ...and he had 'commercials' inserted into the beginning of the tape which caused me to use the jump to time feature on my DVD for the first time in forever. ...really minor stuff to go though for such a great workout.This is a great way to check out Taebo from it's prime early days, ...or get the DVD of your old friend.