i have had this workout for a long time. When i first got it, i decided i wasn't a big fan and put it away. for whatever reason i decided to pull them out and do it for todays workout. I LOVED IT! i did the full throtle one. i focused on not being so tense so the movements didn't feel as awkward. with the twisting motions i limited my range and really focused on tigthening my abs. this allowed less stress on my back and my abs were screaming for mercy}( i'm definately going to be sore tomorrow. my arms are still crying from the workout. just wanted to share
taebo amped revisited
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lainiefig
Cathlete
Don't enable me! I did Tae Bo way back with the originals, but didn't like the ones where he used Billy Bands. Then I saw these Amped ones in a set at Target with the Amped bar (or whatever it's called) and was tempted to get them. I've been trying to resist....
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I love Billy! I recently bought a bunch of his early Live VHS tapes to round out my collection and I'm so glad I did--the music is great! That man makes me sweat and smile plus he's a motivating machine. ("You gotta give something to get something" is one of my favorite quotes from him.) Also, his form is perfect--you never see "flying elbows" when he throws a jab. And, when he does his occasional jumps during a kick--he's like 4' off the ground! His flexibility is unreal--his round house kicks are practically vertical when he really lets one rip.
Jonahnah
Chocolate IS the answer, regardless of the question.
Jonahnah
Chocolate IS the answer, regardless of the question.
lainiefig
Cathlete
I love Billy but not his crew. They all seem to stare at him devotedly (particularly the women up front) and hang on his every word. It kind of creeps me out. But he does seem really sweet even when he's kicking butt so maybe I'd act like that if I got to work out in person, too.
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lainiefig
Cathlete
No, it's not just her; several of them look very starry-eyed and it's distracting. (But I know if I were really working out as hard as I should be I wouldn't have time to be distracted 
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Never really noticed those looks in Taebo, but FWIW, I think at the road trip this summer, a lot of us were looking at Cathe in a dazed sort of way during the workouts, as in, "OMG! I can't believe I'm actually here working out WITH her!!" I bet I had some rapt expression on my face and I'm pretty sure her staff thought we were all insane. Another thought, since Billy cues on the spot and miscounts, the class has to watch him really closely to see what he's doing, the ones up front most of all since they get the most camera time.
Jonahnah
Chocolate IS the answer, regardless of the question.
Jonahnah
Chocolate IS the answer, regardless of the question.
Jonahnah, that's true...his videos are not pre-choreographed, so his background exercisers have to pay close attention to what he chooses to do next. Those in the videos are either all intstructors (which go back every year to train with him) or they are people that Billy knows and he knows their form is good enough to be on the video. So these people have spent a lot of time with him and, yes, they all look up to him...some more than is really healthy, but he's got a lot of wisdom and it's incredible just to listen to him talk!
And yes, Shellie (on your right/his left) is his daughter, and Julieann, the redhead on your left/his right is married to Butch Hartman that does The Fairly Odd Parents and Danny Phantom!
And yes, Shellie (on your right/his left) is his daughter, and Julieann, the redhead on your left/his right is married to Butch Hartman that does The Fairly Odd Parents and Danny Phantom!
Hi Jill, thanks for the background info on Julieann! My DH loves The Fairly Odd Parents and Danny Phantom so I have to point her out to him. I knew about Shellie being Billy's daughter. Isn't her body amazing? It's so tight, it looks like skin over steel! Is Marge (the older woman, very trim) Billy's MIL? I thought I read that somewhere, but I could be misremembering (is that even a word??).
Jonahnah
Chocolate IS the answer, regardless of the question.
Jonahnah
Chocolate IS the answer, regardless of the question.
tneah
Cathlete
Do you remember Billy's sister in some of the live videos? She was the one with the really short hair, amazing butt-totally ripped? I love my Billy, I too stsrted my at-home workouts with him. And to this day, still occasionally pull out his Advanced/Ripped series and the one that focuses on the butt-great workout for your booty that doesn't include weights!
His daughter had a baby not too long ago (Shelley) and looks so great. She has always been an inspiration to me. Just don't get his newest offering, the 90 minute "Ultimate". It lacks the "punch" of the Live workouts, and is sort of boring.
Overall I love me some Billy Blanks!
His daughter had a baby not too long ago (Shelley) and looks so great. She has always been an inspiration to me. Just don't get his newest offering, the 90 minute "Ultimate". It lacks the "punch" of the Live workouts, and is sort of boring.
Overall I love me some Billy Blanks!