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 enlarge | Actor: Billy Blanks
Studio: Ventura Distribution
Category: Video
List Price: $14.98
Buy Used: $0.22
You Save: $14.76 (99%)
New (11) Used (53) Collectible (6) from $0.22
Avg. Customer Rating:  813 reviews
Sales Rank: 10
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 67
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 7.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 6305242143
UPC: 664221227433
EAN: 9786305242147
ASIN: 6305242143
Theatrical Release Date: 1998
Release Date: December 29, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: VHS. Ex-Video Rental with Original Artwork/Coverbox. Some coverboxes may be cut and inserted in a clear plastic case. Guaranteed to play.
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 Excellent workout to fight cellulite/squishy out of shape legs and butt January 13, 2006
21 out of 23 found this review helpful
A few years ago I borrowed these tapes from my sister when I wanted to get in shape for a trip to the islands and decided to start with the basic tape. Let me start by saying I HATE jumping around and aerobics on a whole. I was not terribly out of shape but I had lost all my muscle tone and definition in my legs and [back]. Anyway, I started doing the basic Monday through Friday and let me tell you, within 3 weeks I changed my squishy [back] and thighs into sculpted thighs with NO cellulite and a beautiful [back] (not one line or lump or bump, smooth booty)it was a wonderful feeling to put on shorts or a bikini with so much pride and confidence. My abs were like a washboard...I recently decided to start working out again and I was looking through old photos and came across a pic of myself in a bikini shot that I took on that island and then I said to myself TAE-BO!!!! I have to laugh because I always refer to those days as my glory days and when people would ask how I did it I would say "tae-bo basic" and low carbs...anyway the point is that I know it works...trust me. Needless to say, the tapes were borrowed and never returned to me and so after googling them, I found them on amazon and I purchased the basic tape and I am eagerly awaiting its arrival (I mean literally twiddling thumbs in excitement). If you want a sculpted body and a relatively manageable (you can get throught it) workout tai-bo basic is for you. I had bought the tae-bo live a couple years ago to get the same effect but I couldn't follow through it was too hard, I felt drained after, that's why I am endorsing the BASIC ORIGINAL tape because I was able to stick to it. Anyway sorry for the long review but I just had to add my 2 cents. For all the people out there, especially the ladies that are fighting to get back muscle tone and are not afraid of a sculpted cellulite free body, do tae-bo ORIGINAL BASIC workout and eat healhty meals limiting the food you know is crap and you will see results, well I did so it's worth a try.
 Good for a while April 8, 2005
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
Like any exercise tape this will get old as you increase your strength. I enjoyed it when first starting kickboxing but now it is not hard enough. If you want to get into kickboxing I would recommend this Basic tape but if you can get it without having to buy the Instructional do that (try to borrow that as you won't use it long). The workout is about the right length for a beginner (27 minutes). One thing that really bothers me is Billys odd, revealing and embarrassing outfit. Overall a dated but good workout that got me addicted to aerobics. I would also recommend Tae Bo Cardio Circuit 2 which is an hour but very low key and more instructional in a newer (and better cuing) style.
 Used 3 times April 8, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I forced myself to watch this tape three times so that I could make sure I got the moves down. My ultimate recommendation is try to get it for ultracheap somewhere or rent it or borrow it from the library. You won't use it despite people recommending you got back periodically to review correct form.
Great March 22, 2005
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is the first workout video I've ever done, besides 8-minutes abs (very good by the way). This is only the basic video and it really gets you going. I had never done taebo before but now I love it and I just ordered the Advanced video. The music is cheesy but what would a work out video be with out the cheesy music. Billy is a good and motivating coach and now I can recommend taebo to anyone! It's a great fun way to get in shape!
 I lost weight and I have back problems October 8, 2004
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
Tae Bo works. IF you do it. And Billy Blanks makes it enjoyable, and gives you little pep talks too.
I've had back problems since 1992, and I'm fairly young, but 12 years later, I still have re-occuring back issues that occasionally temporarily disable me to the point that I have trouble moving around. I gain a lot of weight during these short periods, and a combination of Slim Fast, a temporary elimination of take-out, and Tae Bo, takes it right off.
The instrutional video is good - any time the people in the video are sweating as much as you are, it's a good sign. But I have to take a star off from Billy for bundling this as a legitimate exercise tape - the instructional doesn't have a real work out. You need the instructional, sure, but you're better off buying a four pack that includes the instructional, the 8 minute, the basic and the advanced. You'll barely use the initial video - though I think it could be used effectively as a teaser to get people to buy.
Once you see how easy it can be, and how fast the weight can come off if you use the video properly, you'd buy it based on the instructional alone.
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