Billy Blanks - Tae Bo: Foundation / Energy

Genre : DVD ( DVD )
Release : 2004/12/07
Price : $14.49

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Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 12/07/2004 Run time: 112 minutes Rating: Nr

Never really did tae bo untill i got snowed in and wrecked my car and couldnt go to the gym. My Girl bought me this so i tried it. Its fun and it gets the job done . my whole body is sore Thanx Billy

Good sound and picture quality. Needs to spend more time on form. I have watched the beginning several times and am not sure what the difference is between a #1 and #2 punch. The pace is decent but I feel little benifit due to lack of shared knowlage of proper postureS / form.

If you've never done Tae Bo, this would be a GREAT place to start. Begin with Foundation where Billy Blanks takes his time teaching you all the moves and the proper way to do them. I had to learn what I could from the "Instructional" tape from the late 90's and it pales in comparison to Foundations. After you master the moves, then you go on to Energy, a 45 minute workout. It's intense enough for someone who isn't used to Tae Bo or is recently getting themselves off the couch. This work out is NOT for someone who is buff and looking for something to do on a cold, winter day. It will not challenge you. I've only been doing Tae Bo for about 9-10 mos and typically do the original Basic workout and add on the 8 minute workout to the end to give it a boost (the advanced is still too much for me). I thought I'd try Foundations/Energy, but Energy was still a bit too instructional. Don't get me wrong, you still get a work out and will break a sweat, but it isn't as intense a work out as I'm used to with the Basic + 8 minute workout together. Again, this is PERFECT for the person new to Tae Bo OR someone who is trying to become more active.

I found this video to be too easy- I think that intermediate to advanced exercisers would want something more. Billy takes too long 'previewing' the moves and the actual 'Energy' parts (fast, to tempo) are too short. I sweat a lot more doing my other videos, including Turbo Jam and the Firm. I do see how it could be a good video for beginners, though.

If you are a beginner, you want Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo - Instructional Workout, Basic, Advanced, 8-Minute Workout (1999)

As for this (Foundation/Energy) its great if you've been doing Tae Bo for a while. Honestly, this is a great set!!! Just be sure you start out with the right DVDs.